Behind the scenes at the 24/7 command center where the Trump administration tracks theats to the largest sporting event ever staged in North America.
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Inside the DHS's World Cup nerve center
Behind the scenes at the 24/7 command center where the Trump administration tracks theats to the largest sporting event ever staged in North America.
Published July 2, 2026, 8:16 PM
Updated July 2, 2026, 9:37 PM4.9KRelated Stories
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