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I Say No To SubStack, And Chief Justice Roberts Says Yes

"Flagging for you a new essay by Chief Justice Roberts on William Howard Taft for In Pursuit..."

Reason

Tucker could derail the GOP in 2028

A third-party bid by the disaffected MAGA podcaster would be difficult — and beneficial to Democrats

Salon

'A Big Mistake': Medical Expert Uses Slowed-Down Video to Expose 'Observable' Signs of Trump's Dementia

A speech-language pathologist suggests Donald Trump's appearance on a children's web series shows signs of dementia, sparking debate over his health. The White House has not commented on these claims.

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Why a Doctor Says Donald Trump's Obese BMI Makes Weight Gain a Bigger Health Concern

Donald Trump's joking comparison to America's heaviest president, William Howard Taft, has reignited scrutiny of his weight, BMI and overall health.

International Business Times UK

Trump Jokes He Mostly Reads 'Stories About Myself' During Appearance On Second Lady Usha Vance's Children's Podcast

President Donald Trump mixed humor, presidential history and playful jabs at his predecessors during a guest appearance on Second Lady Usha Vance’s children’s podcast, where he joked that he spends most of his reading time on “stories about myself.”

Benzinga

Trump moots reunion of presidents at White House to watch football

Donald Trump proposed a White House football game with former presidents, including Barack Obama and Joe Biden, during a podcast appearance. While reading a book on presidential pastimes, Trump suggested inviting rivals for a "president reunion," envisioning a "nice story" that would "go wild" with the press. He also offered…

The Economic Times

Trump says he has to ‘be careful’ not to become the heaviest US president

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On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and more

On This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Battle of Hattin, the announcement of the Louisiana Purchase, France presenting the Statue of Liberty, Philippine independence, the signing of the Freedom of Information Act, the death of Swami…

The Economic Times

Two Cheers for Chief Justice Roberts on the Unitary Executive

Trump v. Slaughter is a big win; Trump v. Cook is embarrassing given the posture of the case as explained in the dissents.

Reason

The Pentagon's New War - Canceling American Religion and American History

A guest post by Prof. Paul Finkelman.

Reason

Stuffed possums and sunken gold coins: the podcast that explains America in 100 unlikely items

Roman Mars’s pod 99% Invisible is a worldwide hit. Now the producer has teamed up with the BBC for new series A History of the United States in 100 Objects, an insight into the secret significance of everyday stuff

The Guardian - UK

The curious reason behind the return of the bushy moustache

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Leonardo DiCaprio sent fans wild when he recently stepped out with a moustache. But as the style soars in popularity, Lydia Spencer-Elliott looks at the surprising reason that facial hair is making a comeback

The Independent UK

The Full Taft

Paul Clement used a very fitting image to describe President Taft's hefty approach to due process.

Reason

Justice Barrett, Trump v. Slaughter, and Presidential Removal Power from 1921 to 1933

Every President from 1921 to 1933 successfully defended presidential removal power at will.

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Justice Barrett, Trump v. Slaughter, and Presidential Removal Power from 1901 to 1921

Every president from 1901 to 1921 successfully defended presidential removal power at will.

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50 Interesting Posts About The Victorian Era

The Victorian era can feel like a different world entirely, strange, elegant, and sometimes downright unbelievable. That’s what makes it so fascinating. These vintage photos and stories capture everyday life from a time that feels both familiar and alien. Settle in, explore the past, and see which moments surprise you…

The Independent UK

The Trump House? President’s massive changes to White House in first year will shape how it looks for decades

The president has undertaken a spate of renovations to both the exterior and interior of the world-famous building that are more in-keeping with his personal taste

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“Your Mirror To The 20th Century”: 18 Pics Of How Much Or Little Life Has Changed Since

RocaHistory is where vintage pop culture meets history’s curiosities. It has everything: from fascinating moments from the archives of history to behind-the-scenes snippets of Old Hollywood.

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Kids Ain't Cheap

6 Fun History Facts for Young Learners

History doesn’t have to be all dates, dusty books, and long speeches—especially for kids! In fact, there are tons of fun history facts that can make the past feel just as exciting as their favorite cartoons. When children hear weird, funny, or surprising stories from history, they’re more likely to…

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5 Presidents and Their Surprising Favorite Foods

When we think of U.S. presidents, images of power, diplomacy, and leadership come to mind. But behind the scenes, these leaders had personal tastes and cravings just like the rest of us. Some of their favorite foods might surprise you, offering a glimpse into their personalities and preferences. Let’s delve…

The Conversation

How William Howard Taft’s approach to government efficiency differed from Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn tactics

For four months, the world’s richest man has played an unprecedented role in U.S. government. At the start of his 2025 term, President Donald Trump asked Elon Musk to cut government “waste and fraud.” That translated into the Musk-driven firing of 121,000 federal workers, essentially closing entire government programs and…

The Conversation

Trump speaking poorly of other presidents is uncommon, but not unheard of, in American presidential history

Former presidents don’t criticize their successors in public.

Reason

Reagan Is Back in Style but Not in Spirit

President Donald Trump once again rolled out the egg-colored Reagan rug for his second term, but the Trump-Reagan similarities are running thin.

Tom’s Guide

I asked ChatGPT, DeepSeek and other AI chatbots for 25 unusual facts about U.S. presidents for Presidents' Day

I asked 6 chatbots for 5 unusual facts about the history of the presidents in the United States and they came up with 25 unique facts.

The Conversation

2024’s quick win for Trump will go down in the history books alongside 1964 and 1980 Election Day landslides

Election nights are always simultaneous moments of triumph and tragedy. One group of voters’ dreams are dashed, while another set of voters see their hopes realized.

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