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Rep. Jamie Raskin Calls for Investigation into FIFA's Ties with Trump Administration Amid Corruption Allegations

Rep. Jamie Raskin Calls for Investigation into FIFA's Ties with Trump Administration Amid Corruption Allegations

Rep. Jamie Raskin, the senior Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has initiated a broad congressional investigation into FIFA, citing concerns about potential 'serious corruption and quid pro quo relations' between the international football governing body and the Trump administration. Raskin sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, highlighting several issues. These include FIFA's rental of offices in Trump Tower, with payments of approximately $15,000 daily directly to a business owned by President Trump, despite the offices remaining largely empty. Raskin also questioned the Trump administration's abrupt dropping of a 2015 Justice Department case against FIFA officials and sports marketing executives involved in racketeering, fraud, and money laundering. He argued that this decision made more sense in light of FIFA's efforts to curry favor with President Trump, which he believes benefited FIFA, particularly with North America hosting its first jointly organized World Cup. Raskin accused ...
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Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election, world soccer’s governing body said
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Under-fire Gianni Infantino will still stand for re-election as FIFA president

Under-fire Gianni Infantino will still stand for re-election as FIFA president

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed he still intends to run for re-election in March.
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Tennis-Gauff faces Jovic in all-American clash as Swiatek, Zverev battle familiar foes

Tennis-Gauff faces Jovic in all-American clash as Swiatek, Zverev battle familiar foes

NEW YORK, Sept 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Open's round of 16 continues with a day of blockbuster matches on Monday as former champion Coco Gauff takes on fellow American Iva Jovic, while a resurgent Naomi Osaka faces a trial by fire against second seed Elena Rybakina.
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Tennis-US Open day seven

Tennis-US Open day seven

NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Highlights of the seventh day at the U.S. Open on Saturday (times GMT): 1841 ANDREEVA REACHES FOURTH ROUND French Open champion Mirra Andreeva beat Czech Nikola Bartunkova 6-2 7-6(5) to advance to the fourth round at the U.S. Open for the first time.
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President Trump and Vice President Vance Downplay Iran Conflict, Calling it 'Small Potatoes'

President Trump and Vice President Vance Downplay Iran Conflict, Calling it 'Small Potatoes'

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have characterized the ongoing conflict with Iran as 'small potatoes' and 'not a big thing,' despite the deaths of 18 U.S. service members and over $37.5 billion in taxpayer costs. During a White House press briefing on Thursday, Vance stated he 'wouldn't call it a war,' noting there was 'no active shooting' at the time, even as Iran had fired at Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. strikes. President Trump echoed this sentiment on Friday, defending Vance's remarks and describing U.S. strikes as 'intermittent.' He compared the current conflict's casualties to those of past wars, such as Vietnam, to minimize its perceived scale.
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Republicans Face Potential Midterm Election Setback Amidst Declining Public Approval for President Trump's Policies

Republicans Face Potential Midterm Election Setback Amidst Declining Public Approval for President Trump's Policies

As the U.S. midterm election campaign enters its final stages, the Republican Party is reportedly facing significant challenges, with polling data indicating a decline in public approval for President Trump and his administration's policies. Despite President Trump's name not being on the ballot, the White House has acknowledged that the election is largely seen as a referendum on his leadership. Surveys show President Trump's overall approval rating at 34 percent, with even lower approval on specific issues such as fuel prices (21 percent), his handling of inflation (25 percent), and his military campaign against Iran (opposed by 72 percent). Even his strongest policy areas, like mass deportations and questioning election integrity, only garner 39 percent and 41 percent public support, respectively. This widespread disapproval is causing concern among Republicans regarding their ability to maintain majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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President Trump Commutes Sentence of Former Labor Leader John Dougherty

President Trump Commutes Sentence of Former Labor Leader John Dougherty

Former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty, widely known as Johnny Doc, has been released from federal prison after President Trump commuted the remainder of his six-year sentence. Dougherty had served less than two years of his term, which stemmed from convictions in two high-profile trials. The first conviction involved bribing former Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon, and the second concerned an embezzlement scheme that defrauded his union of nearly $600,000. Dougherty's lawyer, George Bochetto, confirmed his release and stated that the decision was a 'magnificent gesture of compassion,' citing Dougherty's need to care for his gravely ill wife. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl had previously denied Dougherty's requests for house arrest on similar grounds.
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Trump orders review of wolf protections for ranchers

Trump orders review of wolf protections for ranchers

Trump signed an executive order directing a review of federal wolf protections to help ranchers protect livestock and lower beef prices.
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FIFA Endorses Nigerian Football Reform Amidst NFF Board Resignations

FIFA Endorses Nigerian Football Reform Amidst NFF Board Resignations

FIFA Endorses Nigerian Football Reform Amidst NFF Board Resignations
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S&P 500, Dow set for lower open after jobs report fuels rate-hike bets

S&P 500, Dow set for lower open after jobs report fuels rate-hike bets

By Niket Nishant and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sept 4 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Dow were set for a lower open on Friday after a hotter-than-expected jobs reading prompted investors to amplify bets the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates this month.
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Canada's job market loses steam as employment drops by over 41,000

Canada's job market loses steam as employment drops by over 41,000

By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Canada's economy lost 41,700 jobs in August, data showed on Friday, slowing sharply from unusually strong summer hiring, while the unemployment rate held steady at 6.4%.