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How the United Bid became the Trump Trophy

As you wait for the opening whistle between Spain and Argentina, take a few minutes to understand the secret political history behind the fraught tournament just wrapping up, from...

Spot the pol!

This diplomatically-minded minister crosses his fingers before his country's semifinal clash against Argentina.That’s David...

The World Cup conundrum of Europe’s far right

BERLIN — As the World Cup comes to a close, there’s one group of...

Democrats look to World Cup watch parties to register thousands of voters

The Democratic National Committee is betting the world’s biggest sporting event can help build...

Spain or Argentina, who’s going to win? Europe has its say.

Good morning and welcome to World Cup final day. POLITICO's live blog will be...

Is Facebook down? Users report problems with Meta platforms

Is Facebook down? Users are reporting problems with Meta platforms.

Middle class vs. inflation: Where are people surviving?

In some states, average wages have outpaced inflation. Not everyone has been so lucky.

How to make the Supreme Court fear being overturned

To restore the court’s legitimacy, we must do more than simply add seats; we must change the fundamental math of judicial power.

146K unaccompanied migrant minors located in US under Trump: DHS

The DOJ is looking into 15,500 cases of "super sponsors" who are accused of lying to gain custody of kids.

Note to Bernie: AI could herald new age for trade jobs, unions 

Bernie Sanders should be celebrating the AI revolution, not trying to shut it down.

Whole Hog Politics: ‘I love the inflation’ and other Trump bluffs 

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters Thursday that Americans shouldn’t “put too much stock” into President Trump’s renewed threats to...

Iran: No ‘final conclusion’ on agreement to end war

The Iranian regime on Thursday signaled the U.S. and Tehran "had not reached a final conclusion” on a deal to end hostilities in the region, despite President Trump’s claim of a breakthrough in negotiations. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said "most of the text of the agreement was finalized, but the problem began when the...

Putin wanted an empire — instead, he became China’s vassal

Putin may ultimately be remembered as the man who exhausted Russia in Ukraine while surrendering much of his country's strategic independence to China.

Spy powers battle collides with World Cup, America 250 celebrations

In today's issue: ▪ Foreign surveillance power to expire ▪ Trump takes a sharp turn on Iran ▪ Musk to become first trillionaire ▪ El Niño begins The likely expiration of a key part of America’s foreign surveillance arsenal is coming just as the World Cup and America 250 celebrations get underway, raising security concerns that experts say will...

From 1976 to 2026: Two dramatic megatrends shaping America’s future

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the nation faces two megatrends - a rapidly increasing national debt and unprecedented population shifts - which could have serious consequences for the future of the country.

Lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of political fundraising platforms

Lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on major political fundraising platforms ActBlue and WinRed as both parties intensify scrutiny of online campaign donations ahead of this fall’s high-stakes midterm elections. Republicans, including top Trump officials, have long alleged that ActBlue, the dominant fundraising platform for Democratic candidates and causes, is vulnerable to fraud and foreign donations....

Cornyn predicts post-midterms will be ‘most miserable two years’ of Trump’s life

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) predicted in a new interview that the two years after the November midterm elections will be the "most miserable two years" of President Trump's life. Cornyn spoke with The New York Times in his first extensive interview following his defeat to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who Trump endorsed shortly...

Kennedy Center board appeals order to remove Trump’s name from building

The Kennedy Center board of trustees on Thursday appealed a federal judge's order to remove President Trump's name from the exterior of the building just ahead of the judge's deadline, according to court filings. The board had also voted earlier in the day to stay U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper's order on Thursday, according to...

Federal lawsuit filed to block New York’s Medical Aid in Dying law

Disability rights organizations have filed a federal lawsuit in New York to block the Medical Aid in Dying law, arguing that it illegally pushes vulnerable New Yorkers towards suicide instead of providing them with support and medical care.

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