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Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. — The reversal of Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.
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Folarin Balogun available for USMNT vs. Belgium as red card ban suspended — 2.1K — Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT's World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, FIFA has confirmed. — The 25-year-old striker received …
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The Guardian:
Trump lobbied Fifa to lift Folarin Balogun suspension for World Cup game v Belgium — US striker was shown red in last-32 match - Fifa announced suspension of ban earlier on Sunday — Belgian FA ‘astonished’ by decision — Donald Trump lobbied Fifa to lift the US striker Folarin Balogun's …
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Ali Walker / Politico:
‘Shame on you’: Belgium accuses FIFA of caving to Trump ahead of World Cup clash — BRUSSELS — Belgian politicians and soccer officials were outraged Sunday after FIFA ditched a one-match ban for American star Folarin Balogun that would have ruled him out of the U.S.-Belgium World Cup round-of-16 matchup on Monday.
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Folarin Balogun's 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs. Belgium — Folarin Balogun's one-game ban was surprisingly suspended by FIFA, allowing the forward to play in the United States' World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday.
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Sophia Cai / Politico:
Inside Lutnick's back channel with FIFA brass — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was involved in behind-the-scenes conversations with FIFA to get U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban suspended, according to two people familiar with the matter granted anonymity to discuss private deliberations.
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Rebecca Falconer / Axios:
Trump official sought FIFA review of Balogun red card
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Craig Mauger / The Detroit News:
Mallory McMorrow ends her U.S. Senate campaign — State Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropped out of Michigan's competitive U.S. Senate race Sunday afternoon. — She informed multiple supporters of her decision earlier on Sunday, according to two sources with knowledge of the development who were not authorized to speak publicly about it.
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CNN:
Mallory McMorrow drops out of Michigan's crucial Democratic Senate primary — Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan on Sunday, narrowing the field to two as the party faces a crucial choice next month in picking a nominee to defend a must-win seat.
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
McMorrow suspends Michigan Senate bid in shock move — Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for U.S. Senate, narrowing a marquee Democratic primary to a two-way race a month before the vote. … - McMorrow's withdrawal makes the primary …
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Alexander Willis / Raw Story:
Journalists float astonishing theory around silence surrounding Mitch McConnell's health — With Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) health status still unclear after his latest medical incident, multiple journalists have offered a stunning theory for why his office and fellow Republicans have remained largely silent.
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Alison Main / CNN:
Speaker Johnson says House will pass Trump's voter ID bill through arduous process after GOP revolt — Donald Trump House leadership Congressional news Voting rights — House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to move quickly to advance President Donald Trump's signature voter ID legislation through …
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Ryan Mancini / The Hill:
Johnson says House will pass SAVE America Act ‘one more time’ in reconciliation bill
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Olivia Beavers / Wall Street Journal:
A Zombie Congress Is Threatening the GOP Agenda
Ryan Mancini / The Hill:
Mike Johnson on democratic socialist candidates: ‘There are many Mamdanis popping up’
Mike Johnson on democratic socialist candidates: ‘There are many Mamdanis popping up’
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Joel Rose / NPR:
National Guard troops fatally shoot a man in downtown Memphis — Memphis police say National Guard troops fired their weapons in the early morning hours Sunday, killing a man who was armed with a handgun. — Police say officers were responding to calls of shots fired in downtown Memphis …
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Ryan King / New York Post:
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro slams socialist NY Dem Darializa Avila Chevalier — and warns major battle for future of party is coming — WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro tore into New York socialist congressional nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier and warned that a battle is brewing for the soul of the Democratic Party.
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Raquel Coronell Uribe / NBC News:
Interior secretary says Trump administration will use the same company to repair Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage — The administration has faced scrutiny for awarding a multimillion-dollar, no-bid contract to a company that previously worked on Trump properties.
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Ryan Bort / Rolling Stone:
Trump Said a Bunch of Weird Stuff About History in July 4th Speech — “They built the empire. It's called the empire of liberty,” the president said in a bizarre remembrance of the nation's founding — Donald Trump had grand designs for America's 250th anniversary. A sprawling state fair on the National Mall.
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Steve Peoples / Associated Press:
White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can't be trusted — A White House report brands the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, especially at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists who cannot be trusted, indicating …
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Adam Wren / Politico:
Collins dominates Platner on World Cup ad spending — The political race for eyeballs during the World Cup continued this week, with a total of at least $2.1 million spent on ads by campaigns, committees and causes so far through all matches as of Friday, according to an analysis by AdImpact for POLITICO.
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Marcus Weisgerber / Wall Street Journal:
Trump Wants a New Air Force One in His Presidential Library. It's Not a Done Deal. — He would like the $400 million luxury 747 to eventually be the centerpiece of his Miami presidential library but his plans face obstacles — President Trump on Wednesday achieved his long-awaited ambition …
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Daniel Farr / New York Post:
Pelosi family breaks silence on Paul Pelosi's Napa Valley hit-and run crash — Rep. Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul, have spoken out after he allegedly crashed his convertible into a parked car in Napa County before fleeing the scene. — “Mr. Paul Pelosi has personally apologized …
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