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Short Take Politics
President tilts World Cup
The USA lost anyway, but like a rich uncle not wanting a real review of Brett Hull’s foot in the crease, our President called FIFA leadership and had a red card rescinded. If only they had won so Kash Patel could drink beer in the locker room. . . . https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2026/07/06/trump-fifa-infantino-balogun-red-card-belgium/90819571007/
One year for the Big Awful Bill
Tax cuts for the rich and spending cuts for everyone else. SNAP, health insurance and everywhere else. Screw the 99%. They don’t matter. https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/trump-big-beautiful-bill-act-tax-medicaid-snap-one-year/
Sex assault allegations dog Platner
Graham Platner, a Democrat, war vet and political newcomer, is trying to knock off Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, a pragmatic Republican who usually backs her party’s slim majority. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/06/graham-platner-sexual-assault-…
