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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...

Vance Goes Down the Epstein Rabbit Hole

You knew that when Vice President JD Vance appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast on Wednesday, the veep would make some news.

Does JD Vance Think Trump Is an Agent of Foreign Influence?

When it comes to Iran, the policies Vance advocated do not reflect those of the administration in which he serves.

Comer moves to give Congress veto power over D.C. tax hikes

House Oversight Chairman James Comer on Thursday introduced legislation that would require congressional approval of any act passed by the D.C. Council that would impose or increase a tax or fee.

After 6 years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House

In the weeks after Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden in 2020, the people Trump appointed to run the Department of Justice, cybersecurity agencies and intelligence departments all said the same thing - the election was fair, legitimate and free of major fraud or foreign interference.

Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Brazilian products, citing trade practices

The Trump administration said Thursday it will impose 25% tariffs on most Brazilian goods in response to the South American country's trade practices.

Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address

President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses, particularly his own in 2020.

Todd Blanche roasts Adam Schiff in heated hearing: ‘You’re a lawyer, you know the rules’

Todd Blanche denied allegations of ethics violations from Sen. Adam Schiff, accusing the senator of lying about his recusal decisions and key facts.

Bessent invokes assassination attempt ‘2 hours after being sworn in’ in dramatic brushback of leftist threat

Scott Bessent revealed he was targeted by a left-wing activist just two hours after being sworn in, pointing to the upcoming August sentencing as proof.

Dems roasted for comparing Hegseth’s testosterone initiative to ‘gender-affirming care’

Democrat Sens. Adam Schiff and Mazie Hirono compared military testosterone screening to "gender-affirming care" and faced fierce online backlash.

Trump admin fires US attorney in Seattle minutes after he was appointed

Roger Rogoff was sworn in as U.S. attorney in Seattle by federal judges, but Trump fired him within the hour as Todd Blanche announced on X.

Trump’s swift ICE reversal hailed for showing ‘confidence’ in frontline agents

A federal ICE agent says Trump's reversal of the vehicle stops ban showed confidence in the agency amid increasingly dangerous deportation ops.

Fetterman reveals what it would take for him to leave Democratic Party

John Fetterman says the Democratic Party becoming officially anti-Israel would be his red line, raising concerns about progressive candidates in primaries.

Rubio puts entire world on notice against rise of ‘poisonous’ far-left terror ‘masked as equality’

Marco Rubio hosts officials from 65 countries to build a coalition against violent far-left extremism, citing firebombings and arson in Europe.

No, We Should Not Give Up on the Goal of a 2 Percent Inflation Rate

If the White House or anyone else in government thinks a three percent inflation rate is good enough, they ought to level with the...

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