A wall of thunderstorms kiboshed a POLITICO reporter s assignment to attend Canada vs. Bosnia.

It's been a decade since whispers of the United States hosting the World Cup first began circulating. The odds were stacked against the country, with FIFA's voting system heavily favoring European nations. Undeterred, Trump's administration launched a campaign to win over key FIFA officials, eventually securing a crucial trilateral agreement with European nations and the South American Football Confederation. The deal paved the way for the US to host the tournament, marking a historic victory for the former president's diplomatic efforts.

Protesters marched toward the historic Azteca Stadium and began throwing cones, rocks and plant pots into the security perimeter as the match kicked off.

A refugee community in upstate New York gets ready to root for the home team.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has finally kicked off in North America, but the excitement is being overshadowed by a host of controversies and scandals. From allegations of corruption to concerns over human rights, the tournament has been marred by a series of headaches for FIFA. The governing body has been under intense scrutiny in recent years, and it seems that the problems are far from over. As the world's top footballers take to the pitch, the focus is shifting from the beautiful game to the politics surrounding it. With a number of high-profile sponsors pulling out of the tournament, FIFA is facing a major crisis of confidence. Will the 2026 World Cup be remembered for its football or its scandals?]]> https://newsfeed.voltixio.com/article/the-nations-cartoonists-on-the-week-in-politics https://newsfeed.voltixio.com/article/the-nations-cartoonists-on-the-week-in-politics Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 VoltixIO AI Politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage r

Residents are deeply frustrated with politics and some would rather burn the system down than back Labour candidate Andy Burnham to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

A U.S. judge has rejected a last-minute bid to halt a planned U.F.C. fight at the White House on Donald Trump's birthday. Judge Amit P. Mehta ruled that the lawsuit was filed too late and failed to demonstrate how the event would irreversibly harm the individuals who sued. The U.F.C. event was set to take place at the White House on Trump's birthday, but opponents of the event had filed a lawsuit in a bid to stop it. The lawsuit argued that the event would be a misuse of government resources and would create a security risk. However, Judge Mehta found that the lawsuit did not provide sufficient evidence to support these claims. As a result, the judge declined to intervene and the U.F.C. event will go ahead as planned.

The ruling was the strongest effort to date to hold the administration to its word that its plans to create the fund have actually been set aside.

Top officials and some lawmakers say letting a powerful spying authority expire on Saturday will leave the United States dangerously blind. But surveillance can still continue.

President Trump has made false or exaggerated claims of a Civil War-era push for a triumphal arch, hundreds of millions spent on repairs on the Reflecting Pool, and an absence of working fountains.

The highly anticipated UFC event scheduled to take place at the White House on Sunday is facing a major challenge. A severe weather forecast has been issued for the Washington area, with forecasters predicting hot temperatures and a high chance of thunderstorms. The intense heat and potential storms could pose a significant threat to the event, which is expected to attract a large crowd. Organizers are closely monitoring the situation and are working to implement contingency plans in case of an emergency. The safety of attendees and participants is the top priority, and officials are urging fans to stay informed about the latest weather updates. With the event just days away, fans are anxiously waiting to see if the stormy weather will force any changes to the schedule or venue. The UFC has yet to make an official statement regarding the situation, but officials are expected to provide an update soon.

The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

Once the guardian of the bipartisan pro-Israel consensus, it is now a polarizing force in the party.

The arrest of U Min Zin, who did graduate studies at U.C. Berkeley and directs a research group on Myanmar, took place soon after President Trump met with Xi Jinping in China.