Live updates: DHS Secretary Mullin talks election security after Trump speech

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump attended a FIFA reception at Trump Tower ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, praising both teams and singling out Lionel Messi for his performance, while remaining diplomatic about which team he supports.
• Trump recounted intervening after U.S. player Folarin Balogun received a red card ban, calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to make a recommendation, which he credited for avoiding controversy in the U.S. team's subsequent loss to Belgium.
• The U.S. and Iran escalated military strikes in the Middle East, with the U.S. targeting Iranian infrastructure and Iran retaliating by launching missiles into U.S.-allied countries, amid increasing U.S. troop injuries in the conflict.
• Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin highlighted record immigration arrests and deportations under the Trump administration, defended ICE's hiring practices despite concerns about officer vetting, and vowed strict enforcement against illegal voting ahead of the midterm elections.
• Trump’s recent national address accused China of interfering in U.S. elections and advocated for stricter voter ID laws, though critics noted a lack of evidence for vote manipulation and highlighted the complex, decentralized nature of U.S. elections that limits widespread fraud.