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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 2, 2026

2 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump leaving post

Indiana receives flexibility from Trump on federal education spending

Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

Palestinians hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israel won't withdraw

Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post receives $225,000 settlement

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after impeachment vote

Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

As electric bills rise, some US states are focusing on growing profits of utilities

Trump's Indiana victories send a warning to Republican dissenters

Trump threatens bombing if Iran doesn't reopen strait

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off

One Trump challenger wins in Indiana, another loses as president's influence tested

Primary elections in Indiana and Ohio will test Trump's power and shape midterms

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty

State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies

Severe storms whip up tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, leveling homes

Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings Illinois

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Black fathers embrace resources to support pregnant partners through birth

ICE begins to purchase warehouses, but some owners are backing out

All truckers will be required to take commercial driver's tests in English

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy

Authorities accuse motorcycle gang of targeting Indiana judge for assassination

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Young conservative women find a home in Turning Point

Criminal case dropped against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool

As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is 'fair'

Trump was unable to insult his way to victory in Indiana redistricting battle

Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story

F-35B stealth military fighter jet crashes in California

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High-stakes Indiana redistricting vote tests Republican resistance to Trump's demands

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George Santos agrees to $35,000 settlement in federal probe over Kalshi trades

Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting

Indiana House Republicans pass Trump-backed map

Next CFP rankings release will answer the question: How much is a coach (Kiffin) really worth?

August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

Lawmakers review Trump's military strikes on boats

Snow, rain and cold in store for some Thanksgiving travelers

Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swatting

Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders

Trump's gerrymandering is getting complicated for the GOP

Trump urged GOP-led states to redraw US House districts. Now other states also are gerrymandering

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