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Trump’s Gaza reconstruction fund sits empty despite multi-billion pledges
middle-east2 hours ago

Trump’s Gaza reconstruction fund sits empty despite multi-billion pledges

Four months after its launch, the Gaza reconstruction fund of Trump’s Board of Peace has received no donor money despite pledges totaling billions; officials say funds haven’t been deposited because the reconstruction phase has not begun, with some donations reportedly landed in a JPMorgan account that lacks independent transparency. The board, led by Trump, faces limited European participation as the conflict continues and a UN/EU estimate suggests roughly $71 billion is needed over the next decade.

via France 24|
#board-of-peace#donald-trump#gaza-strip
USMNT names 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup on home soil
sports16 hours ago

USMNT names 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup on home soil

The United States announced a 26-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil (co-hosted with Canada and Mexico). The squad includes three goalkeepers (Matt Freese, Matt Turner, Chris Brady), ten defenders (Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest, Alex Freeman, Joe Scally, Max Arfsten, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Miles Robinson, Auston Trusty, Mark McKenzie), four midfielders (Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Cristian Roldan, Sebastian Berhalter) and six attacking midfielders/wingers (Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Malik Tillman, Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, Alejandro Zendejas), plus three strikers (Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright). The roster was revealed ahead of group play beginning June 12 vs Paraguay in Los Angeles, with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium; FIFA roster submissions are due by June 1.

via CBS News|
#roster#soccer#sports
USMNT World Cup 2026 roster shocks with major snubs
sports23 hours ago

USMNT World Cup 2026 roster shocks with major snubs

The USMNT unveiled its 26-man squad for World Cup 2026 on home soil, led by Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, but several notable players were left off. Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, Yunus Musah, Zavier Gozo, Jack McGlynn and Aidan Morris were among the midfield/wing omissions, while Tristan Blackmon was overlooked at center back. In goal, Chris Brady earned the No. 3 spot over Roman Celentano and Patrick Schulte, rounding out the roster alongside the starters.

via New York Post|
#roster-snubs#soccer#sports
Trump ties Iran deal to broader Abraham Accords expansion
middle-east1 day ago

Trump ties Iran deal to broader Abraham Accords expansion

President Trump said any agreement to end the Iran conflict should require several more countries—including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan—to join the Abraham Accords, making participation mandatory and potentially complicating Tehran negotiations; Pakistan’s stance remains unchanged, and Palestinian statehood remains a key hurdle for normalization with some Arab partners.

via France 24|
#abraham-accords#donald-trump#iran
Mexico Offers Iran a World Cup Base Amid US Hosting Tensions
sports2 days ago

Mexico Offers Iran a World Cup Base Amid US Hosting Tensions

Mexico says Iran can base in the country during the 2026 World Cup after the United States reportedly declined to host them; Iran’s three group-stage games are scheduled in the US, but Mexico has agreed to accommodate overnight stays and training there due to security concerns surrounding the Middle East conflict as the US, Canada and Mexico co-host the tournament.

via BBC|
#iran#mexico#security
White House Plans Mass Prayer Event to Reclaim America's Christian Origins
americas10 days ago

White House Plans Mass Prayer Event to Reclaim America's Christian Origins

The White House is staging a nine-hour mass prayer on the National Mall as part of the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations, with top Trump administration officials and evangelical leaders slated to speak and President Trump expected to appear via video. Organizers frame it as rededicating the nation to God and its Christian foundations, but critics warn it signals a push toward Christian nationalism and raises concerns about church-state separation in a public ceremony.

via France 24|
#americas#christian-nationalism#donald-trump
Vance's Maine anti-fraud pitch fuels debate over Trump-era corruption
politics12 days ago

Vance's Maine anti-fraud pitch fuels debate over Trump-era corruption

Heather Cox Richardson argues that the Trump administration’s anti-fraud push, highlighted by J.D. Vance in Maine, is a partisan tactic to smear Democrats, while genuine program fraud is relatively rare and often perpetrated by criminal networks; she notes CMS cautions that “improper payments” aren’t the same as fraud and points to broader patterns of corruption and self-enrichment around Trump and allies—pardons for donors, aggressive fundraising, and overseas ventures—that complicate the narrative about fights against fraud.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack|
#fraud#medicaid#politics
Pentagon pegs US-Iran war cost at about $29B
world14 days ago

Pentagon pegs US-Iran war cost at about $29B

The Pentagon says the US war on Iran has cost around $29 billion so far, up from about $25 billion two months ago due to equipment repair and ongoing operations; officials testified that estimates are continually updated and will be shared with Congress when relevant, as broader regional tensions in the Middle East continue.

via The Guardian|
#cost#iran#military
Strait of Hormuz: US-Iran exchange strikes as Trump says ceasefire holds
world19 days ago

Strait of Hormuz: US-Iran exchange strikes as Trump says ceasefire holds

US forces say they struck Iranian targets in self-defence after Iran fired missiles, drones and small boats at three US Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran claims it attacked ‘enemy’ units after a US strike on an Iranian tanker, with drones shot down and explosions reported near Qeshm and Bandar Abbas. Washington says it intercepted inbound threats and does not seek escalation, while Trump says the ceasefire holds but warns Tehran to sign a deal or face consequences.

via Euronews.com|
#ceasefire#iran#military-conflict