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European Lawmakers Demand Investigation Into FIFA President Infantino Over Trump Red Card Call
72 members of the European Parliament signed a letter calling for accountability after FIFA overturned Balogun's suspension following what lawmakers describe as political pressure from the White House.
Upside-Down American Flag at Minnesota Somali Celebration Sparks Community Outrage
St. Cloud officials say flag display was accidental; community members question how the error went unnoticed by organizers and politicians present.
Fetterman Says 'The Trash Took Itself Out' After Maine Senate Candidate Suspends Campaign
Graham Platner's suspension came two days after a former girlfriend alleged sexual assault in interviews with Politico and CNN.
H-2A Agricultural Visa Program Grows Rapidly as Farmers, Workers, and Lawmakers Express Frustration
The temporary foreign worker program for agriculture has expanded significantly while drawing criticism from multiple directions over wages, worker protections, and domestic labor impacts.
Schools Show Academic Recovery Signs Six Years After COVID Closures, But Millions of Students Remain Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels
Researchers report uneven progress in math and reading as policymakers debate federal education funding priorities for catch-up programs.
Southern Black Leaders Say Democratic Party Has Abandoned Them After Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling
Leaders in Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama say party focus on swing states has left Deep South without resources to combat Louisiana v. Callais decision
Orbán Allies Protest in Hungary Against New Prime Minister's Plans to Oust President Sulyok
Thousands gathered at Budapest's presidential palace after former PM Orbán called for opposition to Péter Magyar's constitutional amendment.
DHS Plans Costly Crackdown on States That Don't Cooperate on Election Security
The agency will tie more than $1 billion in preparedness grants to adoption of paper ballots, citizenship verification, and post-election audits.
Morocco Pushes for 2030 World Cup Final as Soccer Ambitions Clash With Domestic Priorities
Rabat's bid to host soccer's marquee match has created friction with co-hosts Spain and Portugal, while protests over billions spent on stadiums highlight the political cost of its sporting expansion.
Analysis: Democrats Face Setback in Platner Contest, Though Some See Strategic Gains
The outcome of the contested race has prompted debate within the party over electoral strategy heading into upcoming cycles.