NYT Politics·Jul 6
Trump Passports Debut, Delighting Some and Dismaying Others
The Washington Passport Agency started issuing the limited-release documents with President Trump’s image on Monday, catching a few applicants by surprise.
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Yahoo·Jul 6
JD Vance has taken the lead as Trump’s 2028 heir while Rubio fades into the background, insiders say
JD Vance has taken the lead as Trump’s 2028 heir while Rubio fades into the background, insiders say Yahoo
The Independent·Jul 6
JD Vance takes the lead as Trump’s 2028 heir while Rubio fades, insiders say
JD Vance takes the lead as Trump’s 2028 heir while Rubio fades, insiders say The Independent
The Hill·Jul 6
Balogun, Trump and FIFA’s World Cup red card controversy: 5 things to know
The World Cup clash on Monday night between the U.S. and Belgium will fall against a backdrop of international anger after FIFA revoked the suspension of a star American striker following an inquiry by President Trump. FIFA suspended the red card for Folarin Balogun, which would have led to a one-game suspension, after Trump...
The Hill·Jul 6
Netanyahu pushes back on Vance: 'We have many, many friends'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back on Vice President Vance's warning to Israeli officials over criticizing the Trump administration's peace deal with Iran, saying "we have many, many friends." Vance said last month that if "I was in the Cabinet of the Israeli government, I might not be attacking the only powerful ally...
The Hill·Jul 6
Comer knocks 'weak' Republicans who won't support Trump-backed SAVE America Act
House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Sunday bashed his counterparts in the Senate for not supporting the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. “Are you that weak? That’s my question to any Republican senator — are you that weak? To where if you vote for a valid ID to be shown to vote,...
NYT Politics·Jul 6
‘Excited but Shocked’: U.S. Soccer Fans Struggle With Trump’s FIFA Call
Americans wrestled with definitions of fairness, after the president intervened in the World Cup to reinstate a star player.
NYT Politics·Jul 6
Trump Defends Asking FIFA to Review U.S. Soccer Star’s Ban
The president said he called the head of FIFA but “didn’t tell him what to do.” The overturning of the ban has roiled soccer and brought renewed scrutiny to the relationship between the two leaders.
The Hill·Jul 6
From Ebola to conflict: Risks rise and the US is less able to respond
The Trump administration's dismantling of U.S. foreign assistance institutions has left the country less prepared to respond to international health threats, such as the current Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, and has increased conflict in African countries that rely heavily on U.S. assistance.
The Hill·Jul 6
Gianni Infantino speaks out on Balogun red card: 'FIFA’s judicial bodies are independent'
FIFA President Gianni Infantino broke his silence on the federation's decision to reverse a red card handed to American striker Folarin Balogun last week, a controversial move that came at the lobbying of President Trump. “I have seen the public comments regarding the decision of the independent FIFA Disciplinary Committee related to the suspension of Folarin Balogun,...
The Hill·Jul 6
Former FIFA president questions 'political power' after Trump-Infantino call over Balogun red card
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Monday joined those raising questions about soccer’s governing body overturning the one-game suspension of Team USA’s Folarin Balogun after President Trump spoke to Blatter’s successor, Gianni Infantino, about the matter. “Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls. They are overturned by rules, evidence and independent bodies,” Blatter...
The Hill·Jul 6
Belgian foreign minister says Trump-FIFA call undermines 'most basic rules' of sports
European officials are weighing in on President Trump’s call to the head of FIFA after the reversal of a one-game ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said the overturned red card suspension was unfair. “This decision clearly raises many questions,” Prévot, a former soccer referee, said in a Monday statement, according...
NYT Politics·Jul 6
President Rings Stock Market Opening Bell to Celebrate Trump Accounts
The government-funded savings accounts for children became available on Saturday.
Politico·Jul 6
Infantino defends FIFA’s integrity against US red card corruption criticism
Infantino acknowledged discussing Balogun’s suspension with Trump but insisted the decision to reinstate the top American scorer was not the result of White House pressure.
The Hill·Jul 6
FOR INSIDERS | Trump: Sikorsky paying $6M for new White House helipad
President Trump said Monday that the cost of the new White House helipad is being covered by Sikorsky Aircraft, the company that manufactures the helicopters used as Marine One. The president said the helipad was needed because the new Sikorsky helicopters are so powerful that they can rip out the grass on the White House’s...
The Hill·Jul 6
Trump didn't know what a red card was before Balogun incident
President Trump says he did not know what a red card in soccer meant before one was handed to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun last week before later being retracted in a highly controversial move that has brought worldwide scrutiny to the North American FIFA World Cup. "I asked for a review because I didn't think...
The Hill·Jul 6
Trump says he spurred FIFA review into Balogun red card
President Trump said on Monday his call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino spurred the soccer organization’s review into U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red card, which led to the overturning of the decision. "When they take your best player, or just about, they have some great players, and they say you can't play, that's very unfair....
Politico·Jul 6
Trump confirms he called FIFA head but says he didn’t influence overturning Balogun's red card
FIFA allowing the star American forward to play in Monday night’s matchup against Belgium immediately drew criticisms from outsiders who suspected Trump influenced the decision.
The Hill·Jul 6
Belgium submits appeal on FIFA red card suspension for Folarin Balogun
The Royal Belgian Football Association on Monday submitted an appeal to FIFA regarding a ruling that overturned a one-game ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The move came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging him to review the red card given to Balogun. The World Cup governing body ultimately suspended Balogun’s red...
The Hill·Jul 6
From the courthouse to the White House: How corruption becomes routine
It took decades before I appreciated the cultural connection between tawdry corruption in a Cook County courtroom and the breathtaking venality of President Donald Trump.
The Hill·Jul 6
From the courthouse to the White House: How corruption becomes routine
It took decades before I appreciated the cultural connection between tawdry corruption in a Cook County courtroom and the breathtaking venality of President Donald Trump.
NYT Politics·Jul 6
A Timeline of Trump’s Pressure Campaign Against the Smithsonian
Since returning to the White House in 2025, President Trump has repeatedly denounced the Smithsonian’s museums. The latest salvo came on the nation’s 250th birthday.
The Hill·Jul 6
Trump floats Australia-inspired retirement savings accounts
President Trump said Monday that his administration is working on a plan to launch accounts for adults that would mirror Australia's retirement savings system. "We're going to be doing also something we're working on later on, and it'll be also, I think, very popular, and I guess the best definition is they have a plan...
The Hill·Jul 6
Trump rips 'a little bit suspect' FIFA referee who gave Balogun a World Cup red card
President Trump offered stark criticism from the White House on Monday of the World Cup referee who gave a red card to U.S. men’s soccer star Folarin Balogun, saying he was "a little bit suspect if you check his past." FIFA referee Raphael Claus, who gave Balogun the red car after a video review suggested...