Senate Democrats Investigate Kennedy Center Deals With Trump Allies

Under Richard Grenell, the performing arts center has given steep discounts to CPAC and FIFA, signed contracts with administration associates and spent lavishly on friends.

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Here’s Who’s Attending Trump’s Dinner for the Saudi Crown Prince: Elon Musk, Cristiano Ronaldo and more.

The New York Times identified some of the guests invited to President Trump’s dinner for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.

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FIFA Will Award Its Own Peace Prize Next Month in Washington

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has built a close relationship with President Trump, who has groused about not winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

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How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup

A soccer governing body that both countries have helped bankroll gave them extra rest and home-field advantage to set up World Cup qualification.

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Why Was the President of FIFA at the Gaza Summit?

Gianni Infantino, the head of soccer’s global governing body, frequently appears alongside President Trump at events outside the realm of sports.

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World Cup Qualifiers Become a Venue for European Protests of Israel

Israeli soccer officials expected the demonstrations to persist even after a cease-fire took hold in Gaza.

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Mamdani Proposes a World Cup Czar to Boost Tourism

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner for mayor of New York City, said a “czar” would make the soccer tournament better for fans and could maximize tourism benefits.

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Members of Congress Seek to Expand Sports Diplomacy

With the United States hosting two sets of Olympic Games and the World Cup, lawmakers are pressing for the State Department to step up its sports diplomacy.

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Trump’s Higher Tariffs Are Here. Now What?

The president’s trade war entered a new phase on Thursday with hefty levies on scores of countries taking effect, adding further uncertainty.

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Court Reinstates Convictions in International Soccer Corruption Case

Hernán López, a former Fox executive, and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports marketing company, paid millions in bribes to secure the rights to broadcast soccer tournaments.

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