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July 28, 2026

28 July 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Maryland lawmakers considering partisan redistricting for 2028

Trump's arch could harm the integrity of Washington's historical sites

Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17

Trump hails 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David and seizes on Spain's crisis

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Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Trump Report: Latest Updates

Fleet of international tall ships arrive in Baltimore for America 250 celebrations

Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX's first earnings call

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

Member of cultlike Zizians group charged in killing parents

Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Trump unveils new Air Force One, says ships are 'pouring out' Strait of Hormuz

Appeals court says Trump was wrong to terminate climate funds

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse

Global warming is making summer miserable, but El Nino will add to the heat

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

Maryland's tax on digital ads violated Big Tech's free speech

Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton Fire in LA

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

Fatal Virginia bus crash raises concerns about unfulfilled safety recommendations

Trump revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in spat with Lula

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Republicans won redistricting battle. Now voters will decide if they win Congress

Big oil companies continue to post banner profits

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival

US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient

No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized

Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino

People evacuate after Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts

Ship operator and employee charged over Baltimore bridge collapse

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

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Prosecutors used rap lyrics to help send a man to death row in Texas

Ethics panel recommends House censure Rep. Chuck Edwards

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Redistricting battle narrows as states seek edge in November elections

Judge rules New York can't ban federal agents from wearing face coverings

Child malnutrition is at critical level, cuts in funding will halt food aid in Afghanistan

As AI use increases at work, many employees still choose not to use it

Trump administration will close 5 smaller US consulates in Africa, Asia

US military families face deportation as immigration protections end

Democrats embrace DEI as 'American values' at National Action Network

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye