Badly-distracted U.S. team embarrassed in 4-1 blowout that ends with Belgium dance for Trump who sparks outrage and curse talk while FIFA integrity under fire as American team with four Europe residents wilts amid uninvited attention. more Donald Trump defends World Cup intervention for US team on July 6   Bill Clinton wishes happy 80th birthday to George W. Bush on July 6 Paxton ties it up with begrudging support from Cornyn voters simply because he's the Republican and Talarico is not while independent vote may be Dem's key with chance for surge after Trump and Paxton July 4th weekends. more   President vowed that no more hero monuments would be removed on July 4th eve six years ago before protesters dumped Columbus statue in Baltimore harbor as prelude to unraveling en route to ousting by Biden. more White House reposts picture of Geroge Washington at war on July 4, 2026   Fox News co-host Emily Campagno rips James Talarico on talk show July 3 Texas Senate nominee responds to frantic talk show warning by making fun of president's AI video with testimonials from movie stars whose lives were wrecks before they discovered Doctor Trump's derangement treatment. more   Democrats decry unfair advantage ex-senator who tried to oust the governor gets as comptroller pick while former rep's hiring as senior staff advisor signals attempt to pacify conservatives who'd been skeptics in past. more Nate Schatzline (left) in group that prayed for President Trump March 5   WFAA's Jason Whitely speaks with comptroller nominee Don Huffines June 30 Governor appointee who failed to make runoff says he's leaving post sooner than expected in move that gives the state's top leader chance to offer olive branch to Huffines who beat outgoing official more than 2-1 in primary. more   NBCUniversal awaits GOP governor's response to invite for squaring off with Dem on stage in October month after first ever national midterm gathering in deep blue city to kick off new golden age and showcase Trump successes. more Gov. Greg Abbott touts latest property tax relief plan in Canton on June 30   Texas Senate race deadlocked at 47% apiece in New York Times/Siena survey that finds Democrat with 27-point lead among independents and 61% Hispanic support as separate poll has Dem nominee ahead of GOP AG by 2. more Gina Hinojosa speaks at the 2026 Texas Democratic Convention on June 26