USA TODAY is reporting that Folarin Balogun will play for the U.S. men's national soccer team against Belgium in the World Cup, despite receiving a red card in a previous match. It said FIFA reversed Balogun's automatic suspension after President Donald J Trump called FIFA's president to urge a review of the red card.
The outlet also reported that Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, Raúl Castro's grandson and a key figure in Cuba, expressed readiness to negotiate his country's future with President Donald J Trump. This statement came during his first interview with a U.S. news outlet.
In other news, USA TODAY said members of the group Patriot Front were seen marching in Washington, D.C., on July 4. It reported that CNN host Dana Bash pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to condemn the White nationalist group following a viral photograph showing a Black woman surrounded by masked members. Burgum responded by stating that free speech is permitted in America.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson indicated that Congress should consider legislative action to restrict birthright citizenship. USA TODAY said Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, stated on "Fox News Sunday" that the current immigration system is being exploited by "birthright tourism," which he believes has "devalued" citizenship. He did not specify particular legislation but noted Republicans are exploring all options.
USA TODAY also reported that prosecutors are set to begin presenting evidence against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk.