America's most feared enemy revealed by voters... as they lament the existential threat of domestic economic collapse
America's most feared enemy revealed by voters... as they lament the existential threat of domestic economic collapseSign up for our weekly US Politics newsletterSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:03, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 17:05, 4 July 2026 e-mail 15 View comments
Hossam Hassan and the blurring of lines between football and politics in Egypt
Egypt face Australia in a historic World Cup game on Friday and the manager has been keen to highlight president Al-Sisi’s role in the achievementAfter Egypt’s 3-1 victory over New Zealand at the World Cup, the national team coach, Hossam Hassan, issued a statement of gratitude to the country’s president, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.Al-Sisi had sent a congratulatory message to the team and, for Hassan, that almost seemed like a bigger event than the result. The president’s message, he said, was “a medal...
Starmer considers letting pubs stay open for England v Mexico match after backlash
Government seeks workaround after licensing rules threaten to force pubs to shut before World Cup tie finishesWorld Cup live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is exploring ways to keep pubs open into the early hours of Monday after facing backlash over strict licensing rules that would force many venues to close during England’s next World Cup game.The team’s win over the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday night booked a last-16 tie against Mexico that is d...
What to watch for in Colorado tonight: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskWhat to watch for in Colorado tonight: From the Politics DeskPlus, wrapping up a jam-packed final day of the Supreme Court’s term. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Colorado incumbent Rep. DeGette in ‘serious jeopardy’ as she faces far-left challenger08:33Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 30, 2026, 5:45 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC Ne...
UK asylum seekers could have to pay government $13K before applying for settlement
People granted asylum in Britain could have to repay the government about £10,000, roughly more than $13,000, for accommodation and basic living support before they can become eligible to apply for settlement, officials announced on Monday.This comes as immigration has become one of the most important issues in British politics, consistently ranking among voters' top concerns in polling.Under the proposed rules, the government says repayments would be means-tested and limited to adults above an...
Trump's Latest Moves: From Foreign Policy to Personal Profit Amidst Global Tensions
Recent events highlight former President Trump's ongoing influence in American politics and foreign relations, showcasing a mix of personal interests and geopolitical tensions. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Trump's actions and statements continue to stir debate across the political spectrum.
DAVID MARCUS: In rural Maryland, petty politics takes back seat to World Cup fever
There is a little restaurant here called Henny’s, but I call it the thermometer. In all my travels, this is the best place for me to find out what Americans really care about, which of the machine-gun outrages of the daily news cycle actually saturates.As I said to Tom, who is retired, lives locally and has a beautiful view of the Appalachians from his deck, which I saw on his phone, "Anything that makes it through the mountain passes to this place is real."One issue that has made its way is the...
Sports media gatekeepers try to dictate which American fans are allowed to cheer for Team USA at World Cup
The World Cup is here, the United States men's national team has already won its group, and American fans finally have a chance to rally around a team wearing red, white and blue on home soil.So, of course, the liberal media had to make it weird.Could this just be a cool moment for American soccer? Apparently not.Instead, some of the usual suspects in sports media have decided the World Cup is another opportunity to push every preferred narrative: race, identity politics, Trump, MAGA, immigratio...
Spencer Pratt shares photo of FBI crackdown on Skid Row 'voter fraud': 'What do you notice in the background?'
Spencer Pratt shares photo of FBI crackdown on Skid Row 'voter fraud': 'What do you notice in the background?'SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy LAUREN ACTON-TAYLOR, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 06:37, 20 June 2026 | Updated: 06:37, 20 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine
Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwineImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Iran fans during the 2-2 draw with New Zealand at Los Angeles StadiumByShaimaa KhalilBBC North America correspondent at Los Angeles StadiumPublished2 minutes agoOn the tickets and in the listings, this match was billed as Iran v New Zealand.But in the stands and chanting outside the stadium, it was not the Kiwis who were Iran's most vocal opponents - it was their own dissidents.Time and again, I...
Cabinet ministers asked to look for cuts to fund UK defence spending increase
Lisa Nandy says discussions are taking place about how to ‘keep this country safe’ after John Healey’s resignationUK politics live – latest updatesCabinet ministers have been asked to look for more money in their departments to fund an increase in defence spending after the resignation of the former defence secretary John Healey.The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, told the BBC that her department was among those still in conversations with the Treasury about finding further sums for defence. Heal...
Trump's UFC fights bring historic spectacle to White House
Politics Trump's UFC fights bring historic spectacle to White House June 14, 20265:00 AM ET Danielle Kurtzleben The structure, known as "The Claw," for the upcoming UFC fight that US President Donald Trump will host as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States is seen on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 12, 2026. ANNE LEBRETON/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption ANNE LEBRETON/AFP via Getty Images Almost a year ago, at a rally in Des Moines, Presi...
‘No soccer fans here’: World Cup fever fails to grip Texas Republicans
Houston is a host city but those gathered there for a GOP convention are far more concerned with contentious politics – and an elephantGreg Abbott, the governor of Texas, has just finished a 25-minute address and most of the hits have been played. The radical Democrats must be destroyed in November’s midterms; an Austin-style woke agenda should be avoided at all costs; it is essential the Lone Star State remains the most conservative in the US. He has provided ample fodder for about 5,000 delega...
The Knicks’ hedonistic NBA finals run has been a relief from the exhaustion of US politics
Immersed in the daily churn of Washington DC, I found an unexpected source of hope in the Knicks’ improbable seasonWhen it comes to the length of my relationship with the New York Knicks, I’m more Taylor Swift than Timothée Chalamet.But it was inevitable. For months, Knicks fever was slowly drawing me in. A close friend said the team was singularly healing her from a breakup. Another from depression. I had inadvertently been subjected to playoff games through friends, or the daily turmoil of the...
‘We can do much’: how feeling for family helped end Haiti’s long World Cup absence
Haiti are on football’s grandest stage for first time since 1974 and squad drawn from far and wide are ‘hungry’ for successTamy Michel grew up watching her father run a football club through prison, political upheaval and the endless uncertainties of life in Haiti.Solange Michel spent 18 years leading Baltimore SC, one of the country’s most storied clubs. In the 1990s, he was jailed amid the turmoil that engulfed Haitian politics but the club survived. Later, Tamy Michel’s aunt, Simone Devuleux,...
France followed to World Cup by home politics after Mbappé’s swipe at far right
Platini among former players to accuse captain of creating distraction as Deschamps defends captain’s right to speak“If there’s one wish I have, it’s for you to ask my players about the opponents, about football,” Didier Deschamps told journalists after announcing France’s World Cup squad. “I understand that you might feel obliged to ask other questions, but they’re not there to answer them.”Deschamps has found himself batting away questions about off-pitch issues beyond his scope before his fin...
The anti-Reform agenda within Greater Manchester Fire Service is utterlly Orwellian
The speed at which the axis in British politics is shifting is startling. I have spent over three decades as a foot soldier on the political Left – much of it as an activist in the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).While right-wing parties have always been able to attract the support of a layer of trade union members, it was the Left – and usually the Labour Party – which traditionally commanded their loyalty, especially those who, like me, worked in the public sector.But I have recently begun to witnes...
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U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia
Politics U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia, citing "vetting concerns" By Camilo Montoya-Galvez, Camilo Montoya-Galvez Immigration Correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the Immigration Correspondent at CBS News, where his reporting is featured across multiple programs and platforms, including national broadcast shows, CBS News 24/7, CBSNews.com and the organization's social media accounts. Read Full Bio Camilo Montoya-Galvez, Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe W...
Stephen A Smith claims Trump has "no business" attending Knicks game at MSG: "It is selfish and narcissistic"
Last week, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith begged President Donald Trump not to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden."I don't want him there," Smith said. "It has nothing to do with politics, policy, or anything like that. It has everything to do with him disrupting and contributing at the same time to the chaos that's going to exist at Madison Square Garden."To Smith's chagrin, Trump didn't listen. The president is expected to attend Monday night's game as the Knicks look...