NYT Politics·18d ago
President Rings Stock Market Opening Bell to Celebrate Trump Accounts
The government-funded savings accounts for children became available on Saturday.
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Politico·18d ago
Infantino defends FIFA’s integrity against US red card corruption criticism
Infantino acknowledged discussing Balogun’s suspension with Trump but insisted the decision to reinstate the top American scorer was not the result of White House pressure.
The Hill·18d ago
FOR INSIDERS | Trump: Sikorsky paying $6M for new White House helipad
President Trump said Monday that the cost of the new White House helipad is being covered by Sikorsky Aircraft, the company that manufactures the helicopters used as Marine One. The president said the helipad was needed because the new Sikorsky helicopters are so powerful that they can rip out the grass on the White House’s...
The Hill·18d ago
Trump didn't know what a red card was before Balogun incident
President Trump says he did not know what a red card in soccer meant before one was handed to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun last week before later being retracted in a highly controversial move that has brought worldwide scrutiny to the North American FIFA World Cup. "I asked for a review because I didn't think...
The Hill·18d ago
Trump says he spurred FIFA review into Balogun red card
President Trump said on Monday his call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino spurred the soccer organization’s review into U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red card, which led to the overturning of the decision. "When they take your best player, or just about, they have some great players, and they say you can't play, that's very unfair....
Politico·18d ago
Trump confirms he called FIFA head but says he didn’t influence overturning Balogun's red card
FIFA allowing the star American forward to play in Monday night’s matchup against Belgium immediately drew criticisms from outsiders who suspected Trump influenced the decision.
The Hill·18d ago
Belgium submits appeal on FIFA red card suspension for Folarin Balogun
The Royal Belgian Football Association on Monday submitted an appeal to FIFA regarding a ruling that overturned a one-game ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The move came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging him to review the red card given to Balogun. The World Cup governing body ultimately suspended Balogun’s red...
The Hill·18d ago
From the courthouse to the White House: How corruption becomes routine
It took decades before I appreciated the cultural connection between tawdry corruption in a Cook County courtroom and the breathtaking venality of President Donald Trump.
The Hill·18d ago
From the courthouse to the White House: How corruption becomes routine
It took decades before I appreciated the cultural connection between tawdry corruption in a Cook County courtroom and the breathtaking venality of President Donald Trump.
NYT Politics·18d ago
A Timeline of Trump’s Pressure Campaign Against the Smithsonian
Since returning to the White House in 2025, President Trump has repeatedly denounced the Smithsonian’s museums. The latest salvo came on the nation’s 250th birthday.
The Hill·18d ago
Trump floats Australia-inspired retirement savings accounts
President Trump said Monday that his administration is working on a plan to launch accounts for adults that would mirror Australia's retirement savings system. "We're going to be doing also something we're working on later on, and it'll be also, I think, very popular, and I guess the best definition is they have a plan...
The Hill·18d ago
Trump rips 'a little bit suspect' FIFA referee who gave Balogun a World Cup red card
President Trump offered stark criticism from the White House on Monday of the World Cup referee who gave a red card to U.S. men’s soccer star Folarin Balogun, saying he was "a little bit suspect if you check his past." FIFA referee Raphael Claus, who gave Balogun the red car after a video review suggested...
The Hill·18d ago
National Guard members patrolling in Memphis fatally shoot man
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a 20-year-old man in Memphis on Sunday after he was found with a handgun, according to investigators. Tyrin Johnson was killed by soldiers who were on assignment as part of President Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force, deployed by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R). “Preliminary information indicates the shooting...
The Hill·18d ago
Norway coach: FIFA reversal after Trump call 'hurts' World Cup
The coach of the Norwegian men’s soccer team on Sunday called the decision by FIFA to reverse the one-game suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun a “big mistake” and a negative development for the sport. “I have to be honest, I think that’s a big mistake by FIFA. I think it’s not a great conclusion,”...
The Hill·18d ago
Trump Accounts launched with NYSE, Nasdaq bell-ringing at White House
President Trump opened U.S. financial markets and officially launched Trump Accounts on Monday, marking the first time the opening bell has been rung from the Oval Office. The president rang the opening bell at 9:30 a.m. alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), tech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife Susan Dell, and...
The Hill·18d ago
Doomsday speculation about the midterm elections takes hold
President Trump is pushing every button to prevent Democrats from taking control of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterms, including using fear-mongering tactics and attempting to suppress voter turnout.
The Hill·18d ago
FOR INSIDERS | McConnell's health triggers speculation; FIFA's Balogun decision stirs controversy: Join the live discussion
There is growing concern over Sen. Mitch McConnell's [R-Ky.] health. Meanwhile, President Trump's call to FIFA and the revocation of Folarin Balogun's red card is sparking international backlash. Plus, all the latest from Congress and the White House. Join The Hill’s editor-in-chief, Ian Swanson, congressional editor Regina Zilbermints, defense and foreign policy editor Colin Meyn and senior...
The Hill·18d ago
Johnson: House GOP 'looking at all angles' after Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday his conference is “looking at all angles” to legislatively address birthright citizenship, after the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s executive order restricting it. “We do need to address it. We're looking at all angles,” Johnson told host Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday.” “If there's some legislative fix,...
The Hill·18d ago
Live updates: Folarin Balogun red card controversy stirs World Cup battle; Trump Accounts has formal launch
President Trump's inquiry with FIFA President Gianni Infantino into the penalty drawn by Team USA player Folarin Balogun has caused a furor in the soccer world, just ahead of the huge round of 16 matchup between Team USA and Belgium. FIFA's independent board reversed the red card suspension of Balogun on Sunday, after which it...
The Hill·18d ago
Trump-Republican infighting hands the Democrats a chance
Republican senators increasingly spar with a president who they see as too focused on his own priorities at the expense of their reelection prospects.
The Hill·18d ago
Watch live: Trump participates in Trump Accounts launch; NYSE, Nasdaq bell ringing
President Trump on Monday morning is scheduled to participate a ceremony marking the launch of Trump Accounts. Officials from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are expected to join the president, who will ring the opening bell from the White House. The Treasury Department officially launched the new investment accounts for children on July 4.....
The Hill·18d ago
European soccer body: FIFA reversal after Trump call ‘incomprehensible’
The Union of European Football Leagues (UEFA) on Monday slammed FIFA’s decision to reverse a one-game suspension for Team USA’s Folarin Balogun after President Trump made a call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. UEFA, commonly known as the Europa Leagues, said the decision “crossed a red-line.” “Yesterday’s decision to suspend for a probationary period of...
The Hill·18d ago
Trump says he overruled recommendation to cancel July 4 event on the National Mall
President Trump on Sunday said he overruled a recommendation to cancel a July 4 event on the National Mall that was threatened by severe weather. “The Crowd at 7:05 in the evening was 422,000 people,” the president wrote in a Truth Social post. “All were forced to leave because of the weather, the event was...
The Hill·18d ago
Trump’s intervention in World Cup red card retraction prompts fury
President Trump’s involvement in FIFA’s decision to push back a one-game suspension of a star striker on the U.S. men’s national soccer team is sparking accusations of corruption against the federation and angering soccer fans around the world. FIFA shocked many when it announced Sunday it had reversed a red card penalty handed down by...