History Thread for “senator”

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August 7, 2026 Politics

Colombia inaugurates De La Espriella

Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president of Colombia on August 7, 2026, after defeating Senator Iván Cepeda in the June 21 presidential runoff election. De La Espriella succeede...

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March 5, 2026 Politics

Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

On March 5, 2026, United States President Donald Trump announced the removal of Kristi Noem from her position as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The announcemen...

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March 1, 2026 Breaking

Former North Dakota Senator sentenced for sex offenses

North Dakota · United States

A former North Dakota state senator was sentenced in March 2026 to 10 years of imprisonment for traveling to Prague, Czech Republic, to engage in commercial sexual activity with minors, a...

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February 10, 2026 Breaking

Howard Lutnick Mentioned in Epstein Files

New York City · New York · United States

On February 10, 2026, United States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced questioning before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee after the release of documents connected to the Jeffr...

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February 6, 2026 Politics

Trump posts former President Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys in racist video

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Trump posts former President Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys in racist video clip On February 6, 2026, United States President Donald Trump posted a video on the social med...

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October 23, 2025 Breaking

Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao, Stirring Crypto and Political Debate

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

On October 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a full presidential pardon to Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder and former CEO of the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, who had previ...

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September 30, 2025 Politics

Ted Cruz says “let’s stop attacking pedophiles”

United States Capitol · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Ted Cruz says “let’s stop attacking pedophiles” On September 30, 2025, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas made a remark that ...

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July 1, 2010 Politics

Senator Robert Byrd eulogy connections and affiliations

Senator Robert Byrd eulogy connections and affiliations Senator Robert Byrd, a longtime U.S. Senator from West Virginia, passed away on June 28, 2010. Byrd had a documented history of me...

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October 1, 1976 Politics

Harold Rosenthal Interview Considered Fabricated

Istanbul · Turkey

Harold Wallace Rosenthal, a Senate aide, was killed in a terrorist attack at Istanbul Airport in 1976. Rosenthal had worked for Senator Jacob Javits and was serving in his staff role at t...

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November 22, 1963 Breaking

Assassination of John F. Kennedy

Dealey Plaza · Dallas · Texas · United States

The assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, occurred on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. Kennedy was fatally shot while riding in a motorcade throug...

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December 31, 1913 Breaking

Major Global Events of 1913

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December 23, 1913 Finance

Creation of the Federal Reserve System

Washington D.C. · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

The creation of the Federal Reserve System on December 23, 1913, established the central banking authority of the United States. It was enacted through the Federal Reserve Act, signed int...

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December 1, 1845 Breaking

David Levy Yulee: Plantation Owner and Early Florida Politician

On December 1, 1845, David Levy Yulee was sworn in as one of the first two United States senators from the newly admitted State of Florida, marking a notable moment in U.S. political hist...

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March 22, 238 Wars & Conflicts

Senatorial Revolt Against Rome's Emperor

Thysdrus · Africa Proconsularis · Roman Empire

The revolt of Gordian I was a significant uprising against the Roman Emperor Maximinus Thrax in 238, known as the Year of the Six Emperors. Senatorial opposition to Maximinus' harsh rule ...

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April 11, 217 Politics

Roman Emperor Macrinus Ascends Throne

Palatine Hill · Rome · Roman Empire

Following the assassination of Emperor Caracalla, Macrinus, then the commander of the Praetorian Guard, declared himself emperor. His accession marked the first time a Roman emperor came ...

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April 11, 217 Politics

Roman Imperial Power Shift

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Macrinus, formerly a praetorian prefect, became Roman Emperor following the assassination of Caracalla. This marked a significant shift in imperial authority as Macrinus was the first emp...

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March 28, 193 Politics

Senatorial Auction for Roman Empire

Roman Senate · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Following the assassination of Emperor Pertinax, the Roman imperial throne was sold to the highest bidder by the Senate. Didius Julianus secured the empire by offering the largest payment...

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March 28, 193 Politics

Murder of Roman Emperor Pertinax

Imperial Palace · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Pertinax, Roman Emperor for a brief reign, was assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard. His attempts to reform the empire and enforce discipline antagonized the imperial guards an...

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October 27, 97 Politics

Political Adoption of Emperor Trajan

Roman Senate · Rome · Lazio · Italy

Emperor Nerva formally adopted Trajan as his heir in a move to secure the imperial succession and stabilize the Roman Empire. This adoption marked the beginning of the era of the "Five Go...

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September 18, 96 Politics

Transition to Imperial Stability

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

After the murder of Emperor Domitian, the Roman Senate appointed Nerva as emperor, marking a shift from autocratic rule to a more stabilizing governance. Nerva, previously a respected sen...

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January 15, 69 Politics

Otho's Rapid Roman Succession

Palatine Hill · Rome · Lazio · Italy

Following the death of Emperor Galba, Otho swiftly ascended to power in Rome, marking a critical juncture in the Year of the Four Emperors. His accession was characterized by rapid politi...

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