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White House presses Congress for drone powers ahead of World Cup, Olympics

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The administration is facing resistance from GOP leadership of the Senate Commerce Committee. The White House is pressing lawmakers to give the administration more power to take down aerial drones in domestic airspace in advance of the U.S. hosting the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic games, according to three people involved in ongoing negotiations. … Read more

Trump ally Infantino to award first Fifa Peace Prize at World Cup draw in DC

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Fifa has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award at the draw for the World Cup on 5 December in Washington. The award, called the Fifa Peace Prize, will “recognize exceptional actions for peace”, soccer’s governing body said Wednesday. “In an increasingly unsettled and divided world, it’s fundamental to recognize … Read more