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  • POLITICSJul 3 · 15:47 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself

    President Donald Trump appeared on Usha Vance's podcast, reading a children's book titled 'Presidents Play!' while making remarks about past presidents and his activities in the White House. He commented on figures like Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama, and mentioned plans for a White House ballroom.

  • POLITICSJul 2 · 08:11 UTCWTOP DC
    Today in History: July 2, Civil Rights Act signed into law

    President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law on July 2, 1964, prohibiting discrimination and segregation based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. The law was passed by Congress as a sweeping civil rights bill.

  • HEALTHJun 3 · 19:42 UTCWTOP DC
    America 250: The evolution of aging and senior healthcare in America

    Healthcare for American seniors has evolved significantly over the 20th century, with Medicare's 1965 introduction improving access to medical care. Oral health advancements like dentures and dental implants addressed tooth loss, though Medicare excludes routine dental services. Modern challenges include chronic conditions and medication-related oral health issues among older adults.

  • POLITICSMay 12 · 22:47 UTCCBS NEWS
    CBS News Radio flashback: LBJ calls for equal voting rights after Selma march in 1965

    President Lyndon B. Johnson called for equal voting rights for Black Americans in a 1965 speech to Congress after the Selma march. Major Garrett introduced CBS News Radio coverage of the speech. The speech was a significant moment in the civil rights movement.

  • POLITICSMay 5 · 14:50 UTCTHE ECONOMIST
    The architects of the Vietnam War knew it was doomed

    The architects of the Vietnam War, including Kennedy, Johnson, and McNamara, knew it was doomed but chose a path of least resistance. They were private realists who made this decision. The war had significant consequences.

  • POLITICSMay 5 · 12:07 UTCTHE ECONOMIST
    The architects of the Vietnam War knew it was doomed

    The architects of the Vietnam War, including Kennedy, Johnson, and McNamara, knew it was doomed but chose a path of least resistance. They were private realists who made decisions based on minimizing opposition. The war had significant consequences for the US and Vietnam.

  • POLITICSApr 30 · 14:27 UTCFOX NEWS
    DAVID MARCUS: Sen Thune's duty is to voters, not his Senate colleagues

    Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces criticism for prioritizing Senate traditions over Republican voters' demands to pass the Save America Act, a popular bill requiring voter ID and election security measures. The article argues Thune's duty as a party leader is to push the legislation despite filibuster challenges, contrasting his approach with historical figures like LBJ.

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