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FIFA plays flag football against Iranian protesters

LOS ANGELES — Iran's players arrived back in the United States yesterday to play Belgium. For supporters of Team Melli, a cat-and-mouse game with FIFA over political expression continues....

What does it cost to air-condition a World Cup?

DALLAS — The electric bill for FIFA’s World Cup matches in the U.S. will...

Trump’s Iran gamble divides GOP hawks and ‘America First’ conservatives over what victory looks like

Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding divides GOP as hawks like Cassidy and Cruz clash with allies over whether the deal surrenders leverage.

College sports sees pivotal moment as Senate looks to move legislation on NIL, transfers across goal line

Senate Commerce Committee advances bipartisan bill to overhaul college sports, addressing NIL payments, athlete transfers, and roster chaos in July.

How Mayor Mamdani gets it wrong on international law and Israel

One of the most prominent spreaders of anti-Zionist propaganda and misinformation about international law...

Weekend negotiations are on hold, Vance’s push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump

The U.S. push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag just two days after the signing of an agreement that opens a 60-day window for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and getting oil traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz back to prewar levels.

Trump leaves Netanyahu endorsement hanging with pointed warning ahead of crucial election

Trump dangles endorsement in front of Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming elections, saying he likes Bibi but urging the Israeli leader to be "more rational."

Republican congressman will end months-long absence from DC after missing 135 roll call votes

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is set to return to Capitol Hill on June 30 after more than 100 days away due to an undisclosed health issue, his spokesperson confirmed.

Dem justices slap Soros-backed Philly DA with power strip in stunning decision: ‘Not reliable’

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court, including two Democrat justices, ordered outside scrutiny of Soros-backed DA Larry Krasner's office over unreliable post-conviction concessions in murder cases.

Walz approval rating craters to lowest level ever and trails Trump amid massive fraud scandal: ‘Tired of it’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's approval rating drops to 39%, falling below President Trump's 42% in the state amid a massive fraud scandal under his watch.

Ex-House Dem who ripped congressional stock trading ban as ‘bull—-‘ changes her tune in comeback bid

Former Rep. Elaine Luria now says she supports a congressional stock trading ban after calling the concept profane in 2022 during her prior term.

Progressive Michigan Senate candidate’s staffer raged at white women in unearthed posts

Abdul El-Sayed's communications director Roxie Richner has a history of anti-white social media posts targeting white women, unearthed posts show.

Obama center opens after years-long saga as locals warn ‘monstrosity’ could price them out

The Obama Presidential Center opened Friday after controversies including costs ballooning to $850 million, unpaid contractors, and displacement concerns.

Gov Sanders reveals ‘major breakthrough’ on education as red state positions itself as ‘blueprint’ for nation

Arkansas students show 7% proficiency gains under Gov. Sarah Sanders' LEARNS Act, with the governor hoping red and blue states will follow the blueprint.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other...

Matt Dunlap beats DCCC-backed candidate in primary for top Maine battleground

Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap won the Democratic primary for the state’s 2nd District, a blow to party leaders who backed one of his...

Democrat Hannah Pingree and MAGA ally Bobby Charles will face off for Maine governor

Former Maine state House Speaker Hannah Pingree, a Democrat, and MAGA conservative Bobby Charles will face off in what’s expected to be a competitive...

Jack Schlossberg on Trump, RFK Jr. and the future of the Democratic Party

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Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term

Democratic candidates have secured the two slots for a special general election to serve out the remaining term of former California U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress after sexual assault and misconduct allegations.

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