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Month: July 2026

News Wrap: Funeral held for Iran’s late Supreme Leader

In our news wrap Monday, hundreds of thousands attended a funeral procession for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza as it prepares to transfer power, officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say more than 500 people have died in the Ebola outbreak and Cuba was hit by a blackout as the nation struggles with an ongoing energy crisis.

U.S. World Cup star’s suspension lifted after Trump’s call to FIFA president

The United States takes on Belgium Monday with star striker Folarin Balogun on the pitch. Balogun was given a red card in last week’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning he would miss the next game. But President Trump intervened and FIFA reversed Balogun’s suspension. Amna Nawaz discussed the World Cup controversy with Liz Landers and Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of “The Long Game.”

Trump administration takes major steps to roll back gun regulations

During his race for the White House, President Trump pledged to expand Second Amendment rights nationwide. Now his administration is taking major steps to roll back gun restrictions put into place for public safety. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed the administration’s efforts with Chip Brownlee, a staff writer at The Trace, covering federal gun policy.

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