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Fifa president Gianni Infantino wants to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors. This is worth $20 billion. Many people are unhappy with this plan.
Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz is taking his soldiers out early from Washington, D.C. The National Guard are the troops he sent. Many other governors are also saying they want to leave. This happens because of pressure against sending troops there. President Trump still has many troops in D.C.
What’s Going on With Mitch McConnell? Kentucky’s Governor Has Questions.
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Josh Turek, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Iowa. He appeared in a short video where he and Turek played a basketball game called IOWA, a version of HORSE. Obama urged voters to send Turek to the Senate.
Savannah Guthrie makes new plea for mother to be found
President Trump said a cyberattack hit 30 water systems in Minnesota. He said he does not think Iran was responsible and blamed the state government instead. Trump called Minnesota's leaders grossly incompetent and corrupt. Early reports had suggested Iran might be involved, but Trump rejected that idea.
President Trump wants to change a bill about Russia. He wants to be able to put tariffs on Iran. This could make the bill harder to pass.
Soldiers at the Sde Teiman base walked out of their posts. The walkout showed they no longer trust orders from commanders. This happened after almost three years of continuous fighting in Gaza. Officers say obedience is now given only when soldiers agree with the mission.
The New York Times sued a federal agency. This agency is called the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The NYT says the agency punished them unfairly. They filed this lawsuit on Friday in court.
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are running for the Democratic nomination for Michigan's Senate seat. Voters are talking about whether the party should follow its usual leaders (establishment) or try new ideas (insurgent). They also debate if the party should be more progressive or more moderate, and whether to use new media or old media.
The US State Department showed a map of Africa at the AIDS 2026 conference in Brazil. The map had the wrong names for every African country. People at the conference took photos and posted them online. The State Department said it takes full responsibility for the mistake.
Trump Media launched a paid service that lets users see Truth Social posts earlier for a fee. The service gives faster access to posts from Trump and other high‑profile accounts. Critics say the move looks like corruption because it lets people pay for early access to a sitting president’s statements. The company says it is just a new data product for businesses and followers.
Iran's government has many groups that share power, like the Supreme Leader and the Revolutionary Guards. These groups do not always agree on what to do. Because of this, it is hard to make and keep a ceasefire with the United States. Any peace deal needs approval from all the powerful groups.
Dr. Anthony Fauci used his Fifth Amendment right more than 100 times to avoid answering questions at a Senate hearing. He said the right protects him from self‑incrimination. Philadelphia Eagles coach Vic Fangio later told reporters he would also take the Fifth Amendment on all questions, mocking Fauci. Fangio made the comment during a regular press conference.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with former US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. Zelenskyy said the meeting was good. He said Ukraine wants to produce more weapons to defend itself against Russia.
Inside Bibi's pivotal White House meeting with Trump
Many white nationalists marched in Washington D.C. on July Fourth. These people wore masks to hide their faces. They are a group that believes in the importance of white culture and identity. Their money comes from different sources.
President Trump said Hamas agreed to give up its weapons in a deal. In return, Israel would pull its troops out of Gaza. Some officials say the deal is historic, but others doubt it will work. People in Gaza are hopeful but also worried about what will happen next.
States cast doubt on Trump’s claim that China hacked their voter rolls
James Comey legal team argues DOJ’s seashells case erodes ‘bedrock’ principles
The Michigan Senate Democratic primary is taking place on Tuesday. Voters must choose between establishment candidates and a left‑wing challenger, Abdul El‑Sayed. Some say anger at former President Trump and at Israel’s actions is helping the left gain support. A win for El‑Sayed would strengthen the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
President Trump said the cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems were not carried out by Iran. He blamed Governor Tim Walz for the attacks. U.S. officials have not officially blamed Iran but think it is likely responsible. The FBI has warned that similar attacks are spreading to other states.
On July 12, 2026, Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio appeared on CBS's "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan. CBS News published the full transcript of that interview. The transcript shows his answers to Brennan's questions.
The article describes five big moments from Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. It focuses on the competition between Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El‑Sayed. These moments show how the race developed and what voters saw.
The article looks at former President Trump's relationship with the law firm Paul Weiss. It lists five main takeaways about what this relationship means. The piece notes that Paul Weiss has offices in Washington, D.C. It is titled 'Trump, Paul Weiss and the Capitulation of Big Law: 5 Takeaways'.
The Democratic Socialists of America held a summit in Chicago. After the main sessions, attendees gathered at Maria’s Packaged Goods and Community Bar for an afterparty. Katie Sims spoke to the crowd during the afterparty. People listened and discussed the group's goals.
The pro-Israel lobby has influenced every US president from Harry Truman to Donald Trump. A new book shows how this lobby grew over almost eighty years and became the strongest foreign‑policy group in the United States. In 1948, Truman was pushed by Zionist activists to back a Jewish state in Palestine. His top advisors, led by Secretary of State George Marshall, warned against creating the state and urged him to refuse.
Paul Weiss, a top law firm, once opposed President Trump's policies in his first term. The firm's lawyers filed lawsuits and made public statements against the administration. Recently, the firm has stopped challenging Trump and has avoided public criticism. This shift shows a change from resistance to compliance.
Trump Backs New Talks With Iran but Warns More Strikes Could Come
Some Democrats are disagreeing about the US stance on Israel and Gaza. In Michigan and Wisconsin, candidates who identify as democratic socialists are running in important races. Their views on Israel are more critical than those of many party leaders. This creates tension for mainstream Democrats who are trying to win competitive midterm elections.
Spain criticized some EU countries for reacting selfishly to a large number of migrants crossing into Ceuta. Italy responded by putting back border checks with Spain and temporarily stopping the Schengen free‑travel rule, which lets people move without passport checks in most EU countries. This means flights and ships between the two countries may face extra controls. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the scenes in Ceuta were shocking.
Harris backs Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race
What's in the GOP megabill Trump is rallying behind
President Biden gave Dr. Anthony Fauci a pardon. This pardon does not stop Dr. Fauci from being punished for new crimes. Dr. Fauci said he did not want to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Supreme Court finished a big time deciding on LGBTQ rights. The court agreed with states that can ban transgender people in girls' and women's sports. However, more legal fights are starting now. These battles will continue to shape the laws for trans people.
Five years after the US withdrew from Afghanistan, President Trump is making similar mistakes with Iran. He has entered a conflict that looks like a never‑ending war he cannot win. The article compares this to the failed Afghanistan campaign that began after the 9/11 attacks. It notes the high cost in lives and says the Taliban returned to power.
Two Democrats advance to a runoff in the Georgia special election to succeed late Rep. David Scott
White House officials will meet Senate Republicans behind closed doors on Wednesday to push for a GOP‑only megabill before the August recess. They want the bill to include as much of the SAVE America Act as possible and to avoid difficult amendment votes. Senate Republican leaders say they do not have enough time or votes to pass it before the recess. President Trump and his team disagree and still demand the bill pass soon.
Retired US judges Michael P Donnelly and Robert F Orr say they usually stay quiet but feel they must speak now. They joined a bus tour with 30 judges, lawyers and advocates who are defending the rule of law. Last October, a group of US legal professionals visited Warsaw as guests of the Carter Center and heard about judges in central Europe being watched, attacked, prosecuted or jailed for protecting independent courts. The judges’ stories inspired Donnelly and Orr to speak out about the threats
The U.S. government cut $4 billion from California's high‑speed rail project. California missed two deadlines to purchase the needed trains. After missing a new deadline, the state dropped its lawsuit against the funding cut.
