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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Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

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

Second person in 4 days is fatally shot in Memphis by federal task force member

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

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Family of man shot by Tennessee National Guard demands video

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

National Guard in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit

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

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding set to take place

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Inside country legend Alan Jackson's triumphant finale concert

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

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage

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

Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

F-35B stealth military fighter jet crashes in California

Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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

Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership

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

Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement

Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders

Redistricting in South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seats

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers

Memphis residents claim harassment by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force

Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes

Crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor's career pivot

Democrats see a chance to flip a US House seat over abuse claims

Voter confusion follows hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats

Strong iPhone sales propel Apple's fiscal Q3 results past expectations

Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms

Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated

What to know about the latest changes to congressional districts

Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor

Tennessee lawmakers vote on new US House map sought by Trump

Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza

Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year redistricting

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

Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing US House district covering Memphis

What to know about Hamas agreeing to disarmament

Alabama and Tennessee move to draw new congressional districts

Senior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over World Cup sell-off plan

Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when

First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria

Baby on board: Paramedics deliver baby just before Delta flight lands