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Almanac for July 30, 2025

Today is Wednesday, July 30, the 211th day of 2025. There are 154 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1976, Bruce Jenner, now known as Caitlyn Jenner, set a world record of 8,618 points and won the gold medal in the Olympic decathlon at the Montreal Summer Games. Also on this ...

Are ex-presidents a help or hindrance?

For a generation, Americans have had a historically large number of ex-presidents around, a possible source of counsel from one of only 45 people who have exercised the broad powers conferred by Article II of the Constitution. You might expect former presidents to supply elements of personal ...

Almanac for July 29, 2025

Today is Tuesday, July 29, the 210th day of 2025. There are 155 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1967, an accidental rocket launch on the deck of the supercarrier USS Forrestal in the Gulf of Tonkin resulted in a fire and explosions that killed 134 service members. Also on this ...

To enforce the laws faithfully

When the IRS announced two weeks ago that it would not enforce a section of federal law commonly called the Johnson Amendment, many clerics rejoiced. The Johnson Amendment — named for its author, then-Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson — strikes a bargain with charities. You accept tax-free dollars, ...

Almanac for July 28, 2025

Today is Monday, July 28, the 209th day of 2025. There are 156 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1945, A U.S. Army B-25 bomber crashed into the 79th floor of New York's Empire State Building, the world's tallest structure at the time, killing 14 people. Also on this date: In ...