The California Democrat who says he ‘won’t cheer FIFA’s capitulation to power’

A Congressional World Cup Caucus co-chair bemoaned what he calls a “corruption summit” between Donald Trump and soccer’s governing body.

Trump was introduced to red and yellow cards in 2018

FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave the president a lesson on soccer's disciplinary system during a 2018 Oval Office meeting.

Belgian fans fuming over Balogun’s inclusion

It’s another example of Trump pulling the strings in a tournament that has increasingly strayed into the political arena, they say.

FIFA’s red-card committee hits back after fury over Trump intrusion

European politicians, soccer officials and pundits have rounded on the move to let previously-suspended Folarin Balogun play against Belgium.

Trump Expected to Tell Turkey He Is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 Jets

The president, who is headed to a NATO summit in Ankara this week, had imposed the ban himself amid concerns that giving Turkey the jets could allow Russia to learn about their stealth technology.

Trump Tries to Take Credit for Walmart Price Cuts of Beef and Other Products

The retailer said it will lower prices for beef, produce, drinks, pools, toys, grills and summer clothing.

After Trump intervention, Balogun plays vs. Belgium

Trump pardons Clean Air Act violators

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump pardons Clean Air Act violators President Trump pardoned 11 people on Friday, including nine people who were convicted of violating a federal air pollution law, a White House official confirmed to The Hill. © Matt Rourke, Associated Press Trump pardoned nine people who were...

What did Trump do to get Balogun's ban rescinded?

Let's go to the videotape!

Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian

Publicly and behind the scenes, the president continues to try to impose his own views of American history and culture, presenting an ongoing challenge to Lonnie Bunch, the institution’s leader.

Revenge of the ‘hellhole’: Belgium eyes payback in US World Cup clash

Donald Trump has targeted the western European country dating back to his first run for president.

Chuck Todd: Trump 'ruined' July 4 celebration in DC

Former "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd on Sunday accused President Trump of ruining the Fourth of July celebration of the country's 250th birthday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Todd said on his podcast "The Chuck ToddCast" that the president took over the celebration originally to be held by America250, which was established...

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.

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

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

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...

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...

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,...

‘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.

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.

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.

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,...

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...

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...