President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy in New Jersey on July 19 — and depending on who wins, the ceremony could be very awkward. He’s waged war against one country in the tournament, imposed tariffs on others and traded barbs with leaders whose teams could end up standing beside him on the podium.
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The Supreme Court’s conservative majority handed President Trump two significant victories on immigration Thursday, clearing the way for the administration to move forward with policies that could remove more than 1 million people from the US and prevent many others from entering. Experts say the rulings will have a sweeping impact on asylum claims and humanitarian protections. Read more.
KEY QUESTION: What’s next for people in the US who have Temporary Protected Status?
The death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela on Wednesday has climbed to at least 235 as crews race to find survivors before the critical “golden window” closes. International relief teams and the US military are on the ground to support rescue efforts, while several other countries have pledged foreign aid. Follow live updates.
