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Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
By SEUNG MIN KIM and JOSH BOAKUpdated 6:12 PM CDT, July 19, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina. But to him, the real victor of soccer’s premier tournament just might be the United States.
“It turned out we were a soccer country, and I think it’s going to remain,” Trump said Friday at a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City. “This has really brought the world together.”
For the White House, Sunday’s match was the culmination of well over a year of navigating a litany of logistical challenges alongside co-hosts Canada and Mexico for what would be the biggest World Cup in history. It had to balance the Trump administration’s hard-line migration policies that barred fans from some World Cup qualifier countries from entry into the United States.
Spain won the tournament with a 1-0 victory over defending champion Argentina.
After Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented them with the trophy, Trump stood alongside the team as they jumped up and down and gold confetti shot out of a cannon.
Trump arrived at Sunday’s final with a flyover in the presidential helicopter, Marine One. Before the game even kicked off, Trump was already proposing another U.S. bid to host the tournament, sending a nudge to Infantino. ,..
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Donald Trump booed at World Cup final trophy ceremony
President Donald Trump was booed during the trophy presentation ceremony following the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
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US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member
The United States has announced another death of a service member as it launches more airstrikes at Iran.
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'We want land invasion': Iran mouthpiece touts new missile, boasts decades of war prep
Regime mouthpiece Seyed Mohammad Marandi claims Iran welcomes a U.S. ground invasion and has introduced a new missile as strikes hit Khorramabad.
FBI shifts immigration agent cases to HSI after recent fatal shootings, sources say
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www.cbsnews.comAIPAC has spent a record amount on Michigan's Senate primary, the biggest test of its influence yet
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is benefiting from tens of millions in pro-Israel spending in her race to be the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan.
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Trump border czar says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after deadly ICE shootings
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
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Despite Trump's unpopularity, new poll shows tight race for Congress
A new Washington Post poll shows a tight race for control of Congress as the November midterms near, and Donald Trump faces all-time low disapproval ratings.
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President Trump steals part of spotlight as Spain celebrates World Cup title over Argentina
Trump joined the trophy ceremony alongside Gianni Infantino, drawing cheers and boos before briefly appearing in Spain's team photo on the stage.
Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations
The Justice Department has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to weigh government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States.
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Mark Warner says he will vote against Trump pick Jay Clayton as DNI
Sen. Mark Warner said he'll vote against Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, citing disappointment in his testimony at a confirmation hearing last week despite his previous optimism about the nominee.
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www.cbsnews.comAndy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert are clashing in the Republican primary for Arizona governor.
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Russia launches major ballistic-missile attack on Ukrainian cities
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www.bbc.com17 US service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air
The U.S. military reports that another service member has been killed in the conflict with Iran, bringing the total to 17.
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In a joint Instagram post, the couple said their baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born Sunday morning.
"We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning," the couple wrote. "Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother."
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Continue reading...In a joint Instagram post, the couple said their baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born Sunday morning.
"We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning," the couple wrote. "Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother."
USHA VANCE MOCKS NEW YORK TIMES FOR DRAWING 'POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE' FROM HER PREGNANCY FASHION
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Continue reading...Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome their 4th child
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday, according to a statement they posted on X.
"We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother," the statement said.
The vice president and the second lady thanked the staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, just north of Washington, D.C., where Usha Vance delivered the child and is...
Continue reading..."We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother," the statement said.
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Continue reading...Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:
Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington.
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Continue reading...Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington.
And this week on Face the Nation: Two American troops are dead and one missing after an Iranian missile hit. The U.S. military has launched retaliatory strikes. Eight consecutive nights of American bombing marks a return to U.S. combat in the Mideast. We will have the latest with Senate Intelligence Committee...
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The Teamsters argue Mexico has fueled its brewing...
Continue reading...The International Brotherhood of Teamsters are urging the administration to impose significant tariffs on Mexican beer, arguing more of it should be brewed by U.S. workers instead of across the border.
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"I've known Jay for a long time. I like Jay. I worked well with him when he was at the SEC. But I was bitterly disappointed by his performance in front of my committee," Warner said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Clayton, who was the well-regarded...
Continue reading..."I've known Jay for a long time. I like Jay. I worked well with him when he was at the SEC. But I was bitterly disappointed by his performance in front of my committee," Warner said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Clayton, who was the well-regarded...
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Continue reading...Transcript: Chris Krebs and David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
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MARGARET BRENNAN: And for more on election security, we're joined now by CBS News contributors David Becker and Chris Krebs. Good to have you both here, because I want to download from both of you what we should be understanding about this past week. Chris, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, appointed you to run the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...
Continue reading...MARGARET BRENNAN: And for more on election security, we're joined now by CBS News contributors David Becker and Chris Krebs. Good to have you both here, because I want to download from both of you what we should be understanding about this past week. Chris, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, appointed you to run the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...
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Continue reading..."I think body cameras let the American people know what that officer sees when he takes that action," Homan said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Continue reading...Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
MARGARET BRENNAN: For more now, we begin with the Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Democrat Mark Warner of Virginia. Senator, good morning to you. You are part of the very small group of people on Capitol Hill who are supposed to have sensitive information shared with them. Since this was the second hit in about two days, on a base where Americans are in Jordan, do you...
Continue reading...MARGARET BRENNAN: For more now, we begin with the Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Democrat Mark Warner of Virginia. Senator, good morning to you. You are part of the very small group of people on Capitol Hill who are supposed to have sensitive information shared with them. Since this was the second hit in about two days, on a base where Americans are in Jordan, do you...
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Continue reading...The "Worldwide Caution" alert, which has been in place since February, warns that groups supportive of Iran could target Americans and U.S. interests overseas.
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MARGARET BRENNAN: And we're back with President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan. Welcome back to Face the Nation.
TOM HOMAN: Thanks for having me.
MARGARET BRENNAN: Mr. Homan, we saw that two immigrants were shot in the span of a week. There was that one in Maine that was fatal just days after another one in Houston. We also saw that man fleeing agents in Florida who then was...
Continue reading...MARGARET BRENNAN: And we're back with President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan. Welcome back to Face the Nation.
TOM HOMAN: Thanks for having me.
MARGARET BRENNAN: Mr. Homan, we saw that two immigrants were shot in the span of a week. There was that one in Maine that was fatal just days after another one in Houston. We also saw that man fleeing agents in Florida who then was...
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MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face the Nation. We go now to the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul. Good morning to you, Governor.
GOV. KATHY HOCHUL: Good morning.
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Continue reading...MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face the Nation. We go now to the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul. Good morning to you, Governor.
GOV. KATHY HOCHUL: Good morning.
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MARGARET BRENNAN: Doing well. I want to ask you about though, how Americans...
Continue reading...MARGARET BRENNAN: We're joined now by the president and CEO of Bank of America, Brian Moynihan. Welcome back to Face the Nation.
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MARGARET BRENNAN: Doing well. I want to ask you about though, how Americans...
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