At left, Michael Whatley speaks June 18, 2024, in Newtown, Pa., and at right, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, on Oct. 5, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton and Chris Carlson)

At left, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks in McKinney, Texas, May 19, 2026, and at right, Texas state Rep. James Talarico, after voting, in Austin, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero and Eric Gay)

At left, Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., speaks June 26, 2026, in Washington, and at right, Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., speaks in Washington, July 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta and J. Scott Applewhite)

United States' Tyler Adams celebrates after Malik Tillman scored their first goal from a free kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

United States' Weston McKennie (8) reacts during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino walks off the pitch after losing to Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

United States' Christian Pulisic (10) reacts after Belgium scored a goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

The Pittsburgh Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn (29) acknowledges the fans after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of abaseball game, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)