DALLAS — James Talarico is fond of saying that the “closest thing we have to the Kingdom of Heaven is a multiracial, multicultural democracy.” But Texas’ battle royale of a Democratic Senate primary feels far from heaven. Talarico, a white state representative, is facing off with Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), who is Black, in a…
Americans broadly disapprove of the Trump administration’s military strikes on Iran, according to several polls conducted after the U.S. attacked Tehran early Saturday morning. Nearly six in 10 Americans said they oppose the decision to take military action against the Middle Eastern country, according to a text poll conducted by SSRS for CNN on Saturday…
The Democratic National Committee has decided against hosting a midterm convention, as the party faces a fundraising crunch. The DNC also announced Monday that it would hold the 2028 presidential convention from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, 2028. Five cities — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver and Philadelphia — are under consideration to host it, officials…
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Hours after the American military strikes in Iran started, Third Way co-founder Matt Bennett scrambled to write up a presentation on how centrist Democrats should talk about foreign policy in 2028. On stage during Third Way’s “Winning the Middle” conference, Bennett described focus groups before the war in Iran started, where “the…
With a perspective gained after attending the majority of the NFL’s Scouting Combines held this century, I can share a secret: Despite all the buzz generated by the TV-friendly athletic testing held in Indianapolis each year, few prospects actually impact their stock with NFL teams there. The vast majority of the athletic testing held at…
We’re pumped to see 48 teams, the largest field ever, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But some teams will carry a bit more buzz than others. From title favorites to teams under pressure. Dark horses to feel-good stories. These 12 teams will have some of the best storylines throughout the 2026 World Cup. 2026…
The United States men’s national team will play its first game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in 100 days, and the debate over who should start at striker for Mauricio Pochettino against Paraguay isn’t close to being settled with Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi trading goals every week. But for USA Soccer legend Brian…
From living legends to rising youngsters to non-stop goal machines. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is often defined by incredible individual performances, and we shouldn’t expect this summer to be any different. The 48-team World Cup will feature plenty of stars, and many more will emerge. But these are 10 players who we expect to…
Ready or not, here it comes. Only 100 days until the World Cup commences, and we’re in store for a tournament for the ages. And there will be plenty of attention on the United States men’s national team, who are one of the three tournament co-hosts alongside Canada and Mexico. There’s not much time left…
