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Mace Defeat Heralds an Exodus of Rabble-Rousers From Congress

10 June 2026 at 21:14
The Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, who made enemies on both sides of the political aisle, is just one of several flashy lawmakers to be leaving Capitol Hill.

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Representative Nancy Mace, Republican of South Carolina, at the Capitol earlier this year.

On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away

10 June 2026 at 16:41
Some fans and participants hoping to enter the United States for the World Cup have complained that restrictive immigration rules have presented a roadblock.

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The Iraqi soccer player Aymen Hussein, pictured in a mural near Baghdad wearing his No. 18 jersey, was temporarily detained by U.S. immigration officials before being allowed to enter the country for the World Cup.

Dutch Authorities Block $115 Million Deal by a U.S. Tech Company

The Netherlands blocked a U.S. company from buying a Dutch firm that handles its national ID system, saying it would create a “threat to the public interest.”

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Willemijn Aerdts, the Dutch minister for the digital economy and sovereignty, spoke to the news media last month after blocking the acquisition of Solvinity, a Dutch tech company, by the U.S. firm Kyndryl.

Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat

10 June 2026 at 00:13
Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election.

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Representative Doris Matsui at the state Democratic convention in February.
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