Friday, June 5, 2026

Politics

FILE PHOTO: U..S. President Donald Trump speaks at the site of ongoing construction of the planned White House ballroom in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026.

How the Big Ten and SEC Found Themselves Opposing Trump

The bill is considered dead if it doesn’t pass the Senate before August.
June 5, 2026
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) listens as Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) speaks during a hearing on the “Protect College Sports Act” before the Senate Commerce Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 3, 2026.

Senate Bill Causes Rifts in Longtime College Sports Alliances

Saban testified in favor of the bill, while the SEC is against it.
June 4, 2026

Russia–Ukraine War Takes Center Stage at French Open

Aryna Sabalenka lost to Russian Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals Wednesday.
June 3, 2026