EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Schock traded congressional disgrace for what he said was his shot at a Venezuelan gold mine — and the chance to remake himself in Trump's Washington. On his remarkable return as a jet-setting influence broker directing a transatlantic operation to keep the United States out of war. W/ @ebazaileimil politico.com/news/2026/06/08…

We saw this complexity right away as they started the game. My son, who has been following frustrations after frustrations of @USMNT for many years, turned to me and said “Dad, I can’t believe we are seeing this”.

A profitable digital media company is as much a unicorn these days as a CEO that isn’t afraid to stand up for what they believe. My Latest about The Bulwark’s @SarahLongwell25 The Former GOP Operative Running a News Site for the ‘Politically Homeless’ wsj.com/business/media/the-b…

As a lifelong USMNT fan, I find it so pleasantly disorienting to read stuff like this.

Made this one. Also expected to be in attendance: @GovKathyHochul, @GovSherrillNJ and @NYCMayor

"Sarah Longwell’s profitable startup, the Bulwark, approaches the news with a raw candor subscribers crave." Read @jtoonkel's profile of @SarahLongwell25 and @BulwarkOnline in The Wall Street Journal: lnk.thebulwark.com/4ejRAyD

“We’ve gone from a bi- and tri-polar to a multi-polar world — others have risen too,” @SenToddYoung tells @adamwren. “It’s a globalized sport, and the quality of play is just remarkably, insanely good.” politico.com/newsletters/pla…

This 4th goal was just beautiful. In my head it was a lot of passes… turns out it was a LOT. Just incredible composure and confidence to keep it moving and then finish it with a bang. Pochettino ball 🔥 Reyna exclamation point‼️

Huizenga’s district:

"And like any good socialist, I budgeted responsibly — when I was in charge, we never would have offered £40,000,001 for Luis Suarez. It would have been at least £40,000,002." nytimes.com/athletic/7315454…

Is @ToddYoungIN Team Rubio or Team Vance? “Oh, shit,” Young told @playbookdc. “I’m Team USA, brother. I’m Team USA.” politico.com/newsletters/pla…

Race, religion and wealth loom over Ohio’s fierce race for governor. politico.com/news/magazine/2…

Will MAGA learn to love soccer this World Cup? “They will if the president does,” @ToddYoungIN said. politico.com/newsletters/pla…

NEW: I spoke with the Iranian Ambassador to Mexico Abolfazl Pasandideh: - His message to Trump: “If the U.S. closes its eyes to Israel’s interests, Iran and the U.S. can be very good friends.” - Says Iran's presence in the U.S. for the World Cup should be read as a gesture of goodwill - Visa denials impacting some coaching staff may have a negative impact on the team’s performance - But expects his team to advance out of group stage - Team will begin travel to U.S. two days before the match so the head catch can attend press conference the day before, per FIFA regulations politico.com/news/2026/06/13…

Stevens hits El-Sayed for his comments about an ex-staffer:

this is probably objectively the greatest USMNT world cup win ever, but A. it was before my time and B. i think the context of this being the opener to our home world cup makes things even more special.

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Gio Reyna’s Modric-esque goal at a World Cup will forever silence the criticism that he gets. That’s it. It’s over. Chapter closed for good.

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That was fun, unexpected and good. But USMNT emerging 3-2 over Portugal’s Luís Figo, Rui Costa, and Pauleta in 2002 still the superior win.