Politics, Sports, and Entertainment: A Week in Review

This week has seen a mix of politics, sports, and entertainment news that has left Americans talking. From the world of politics, Republicans are staring down an epic voter enthusiasm gap ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Democrats enjoying a 14-percentage point advantage - their largest in decades. This comes as President Trump's recent environmental moves, including an executive order praising and offering some "immunity" for the highly litigated herbicide glyphosate, have angered his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) allies, testing the limits of the group's support for the administration.

In the world of sports, the US Men's National Team (USMNT) is gearing up for the World Cup, with coach Mauricio Pochettino suddenly having a glut of options at his disposal. This comes as a welcome change from previous years, when the team's success was often dictated by timing and luck. As Bruce Arena, former USMNT coach, once noted, the team's performance at the 2006 World Cup was hindered by the fact that they had peaked during qualifiers and were past their best by the time the tournament kicked off.

In other sports news, a new memoir by master bookie Art Manteris offers a glimpse into the raucous world of Las Vegas sports betting in the 1980s. Manteris recalls the time when the New England Patriots played in their first Super Bowl, and the chaos that ensued when William "The Refrigerator" Perry scored a touchdown, resulting in a significant loss for Caesars Palace.

In the world of entertainment, actor Robert Carradine, best known for his roles in "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Lizzie McGuire," has passed away at the age of 71. Carradine's older brother, Keith Carradine, described him as "the bedrock of his family."

As the USMNT prepares for the World Cup, Pochettino will be hoping that his team can capitalize on their current form and make a deep run in the tournament. With the team's success often dictated by timing and luck, it remains to be seen whether they can overcome the challenges that lie ahead.

The glyphosate controversy, meanwhile, has highlighted the tensions between the Trump administration and its MAHA allies. As the administration continues to push for deregulation and support for the herbicide, it remains to be seen how this will impact the health and environment of Americans.

Overall, this week has seen a mix of politics, sports, and entertainment news that has left Americans talking. From the World Cup to Trump's environmental moves, there's no shortage of excitement and controversy to go around.