The Department of Homeland Security is “disintegrating” as the partial government shutdown continues with no end in sight, White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought warned senators Thursday. Vought explained during a Senate Budget Committee hearing that the department has struggled to retain workers amid the lapse in federal funding, which began more than two months ago on Feb. 14. “As of right now, the Department of Homeland Security is disintegrating because [DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin] and I are having to figure out ways to temporarily fund people’s paychecks so we don’t have people quit and embark…
Brandon “Bug” Hall, the actor best known for playing Alfalfa in the 1994 film The Little Rascals, was arrested in Ohio after failing to appear in court, according to multiple reports. Hall, 41, missed a December 31, 2024, court date tied to an October 29, 2024, traffic citation for driving…
California gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra is riding a polling bump after the implosion of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign, but fresh scrutiny is now zeroing in on his record as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden. The Democrat jumped to 10% support in new polling released…
This is a golden opportunity for Bronny James. He can prove himself. He can silence his detractors. He can show the world he belongs. Or he can stumble backward, making the negative noise louder. With Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) sidelined, James should get some minutes in the…
Erin Andrews has never shied away from sharing the difficult realities of her fertility journey — and at 47, she’s still fighting to grow her family. During the April 14, 2026, episode of her “Calm Down With Erin and Charissa” podcast, Andrews shared an update on her latest attempt at…
A bomb threat occurred at the Illinois home of Pope Leo XIV’s brother this week, police confirmed. According to the New Lenox Police Department, authorities responded to a private residence on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:29 p.m. “Upon receiving the report, officers were immediately dispatched to the scene and established…
Kathy Griffin, one of the Hollywood stars who dished out significant cash to accused rapist Eric Swalwell, is now trying to distance herself from the failed politician. Griffin, who gave $10,000 to the disgraced East Bay congressman’s bid for California governor, spilled on why she supported Swalwell — who was…
Carlos Mendoza has the right temperament and will be a very good manager assuming he survives this very Met downturn. He should keep his job because he has great potential and this start isn’t on him. The belief here is he also has strong support from his bosses (barring a…
A toddler was killed by a drunk driver after he “wandered into the road” while following his dad outside in South Carola. David Ronald Metz was arrested and charged with one felony count of DUI involving death in connection to the boy’s killing. Officers responded to the scene after they…
WASHINGTON – President Trump claimed Thursday that the US and Iran have a “good” chance of finalizing a peace deal in the coming days after the Islamic Republic agreed to two major demands put forward by the White House — and teased that he may go to Pakistan himself to…
Goldman Sachs bond traders weathered a disastrous spring — and they’re likely to face major heat from CEO David Solomon to get their act together this summer. Earlier this week, the Wall Street giant reported blowout earnings overall, but revenue in its bond-trading division fell 10% in the first quarter…
It’s going to be a bit easier for Will Klein to catch ’em all these days. The Dodgers pitcher revealed on Wednesday he recently netted a custom baseball mitt that features an actual Pokemon card implanted inside of it. Klein said the guys over at 44 Pro, who’ve created custom…
Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax faced sexual assault allegations before he and his estranged wife, Cerina Farifax, were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. “Former lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife inside their home, and then shot and killed himself,” Chief Kevin Davis said in a…
Justin Fairfax couldn’t find a job — or even get legal clients after facing sex assault claims that derailed in political career while Virginia lieutenant governor, a pal told The Post Thursday. “He couldn’t find a job really after,” this person said of Fairfax. After he left office in 2022,…
PepsiCo said Thursday its push to make snacks more affordable is bringing customers back, offering an early sign that consumers are starting to return after pulling back in recent years. The company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with both revenue and profit rising. A notable change came in its North American…
In January, podcaster Andy Mills interviewed an AI doomer who had advocated on Discord for killing tech execs. Still, when news broke last week that a 20-year-old had been arrested for attempting to murder OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Mills was shocked. “When I saw that they had released the name…
LIV Golf’s Mexico City event isn’t off to a hot start. After a Wednesday filled with rumors of the rebel league’s impending demise, Thursday’s broadcast of the first round hit a snag. Just a few shots into the tournament, LIV Golf’s live stream went dark, showing a message stating “Please…
Joe Rogan has voiced his support for Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign in Los Angeles. “Listen, man, I’m voting for you,” Rogan, 58, told Pratt, 42, during the Wednesday, April 15, episode of his “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. Rogan, who left California for Texas in 2020, then clarified that he can’t…
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., vowed to cancel the pensions of former Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, both of whom resigned Tuesday amid sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations. Boebert shared a video Wednesday on X, announcing that she was “working on” efforts to ensure that Swalwell and…
Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is leaving the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago as the company regains its footing after it lost its $72 billion deal for Warner Bros Discovery. In a letter to investors released on Thursday, Netflix said Hastings will not stand for re-election at its annual meeting in June and plans…
Two Anglo-Saxon children interred together 1,400 years ago were brother and sister, an analysis of the skeletons’ DNA reveals — a confirmed familial link that is rare in Anglo-Saxon burials.The siblings may have died at the same time from a fast-acting disease, according to a statement from the British archaeology…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. High altitude, low results. That’s been Colorado Rockies baseball for the last seven seasons and through the first 18 games of this one. The…
Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax and his estranged wife, Cerina Fairfax, are dead following an apparent murder-suicide. “Officers are on scene of a death investigation,” a police statement read on Thursday, April 16. “An adult male and an adult female were found deceased inside a residence. Preliminarily, all parties…
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department is investigating allegations of sexual assault against former Congressman Eric Swalwell, a source familiar with the matter told The Post Thursday. Prosecutors in New York and detectives in Los Angeles are already scrutinizing Swalwell, who’s been accused by at least five women of sexual misconduct,…
Brian Williams — the scandal-scarred former “NBC Nightly News” and “MSNBC 11th Hour” anchor — is teaming up with Netflix. Williams will launch a video podcast for the streaming giant called, “We’re Back! With Brian Williams,” which will include interviews with newsmakers, actors, musicians, journalists and other prominent figures on…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Netflix and other streaming giants are jacking up subscription prices — and some couch potatoes say they’ve had enough. Scores of cord-cutters have taken to…
If spring has sprung you into an emotional black hole, listen up. Germans have a word for the general sense of malaise that can, however ironically, accompany the start of a season known for rebirth and vitality. Frühlingsmüdigkeit — “springtime tiredness” or “springtime lethargy” — is a well-known phenomenon among…
Erin Andrews is making a run at baby No. 2. The veteran sportscaster revealed this week she’s giving IVF another go — refusing to be benched in her bid to expand her family at 47. “I am crazy, and I am with a doctor that said, ‘Listen, we’ll call it…
Meghan Markle is speaking out about the detrimental effects of social media on mental health — and sharing the ways trolling has affected her over the years. Meghan, 44, and her husband, Prince Harry, visited the mental health charity Batyr at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne as part of…
A wannabe congressman has been slammed for his son’s abhorrent social media posts that frequently expressed anti-Semitic views, including a “Heil Hitler” reference and “f—k Israel” comments. Lander Busse — whose father Ryan Busse is running to replace Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke in Montana — is a self-proclaimed “anti-Zionist” who…
Walmart is pouring fresh cash into California. The Arkansas mega-chain has set dozen of stores in the Golden State up for major facelifts that promise new food options, expanded product lines and faster shopping perks. The retail giant announced plans to remodel 56 locations statewide in 2026, part of a…
The Colorado River may have carved out the Grand Canyon after pooling as a giant lake in what is now northern Arizona and spilling downstream, a new study suggests.Scientists found that tiny sediment grains in the Bidahochi Basin, upstream of the canyon, were carried from the upper Colorado River watershed…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Guardians kick off a four-game series against the Orioles as slight home favorites on Thursday’s MLB slate. Those seeking extra sportsbook value can…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you’re curious what rich moms wear in Venice, just ask Keira Knightley, who wore the denim style that’s trending near and far. Everyone’s talking about her baggy wide-leg jeans,…
The Trump administration is yanking $74 million in federal highway grants from the Empire State for refusing to comply with the feds’ demand that it boot immigrant truck drivers with expired work authorizations off the roads, The Post has learned. The US Department of Transportation warned Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Department…
A photographer snapped a bright-green fireball streaking across the starry sky above an iconic castle and famous Viking raid site in northeast England, after a meteor spectacularly broke apart upon entering Earth’s atmosphere.On Monday (April 13), shortly after midnight local time, a meteor exploded above the North Sea, off the…
The Russian Machine isn’t ready to shut it down just yet. Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, gave a peek into his mindset at the end of his 21st NHL season as rumors swirl around potential retirement for the Capitals winger. “To be honest with you, I’m pretty…
It’s a dangerous time right now on Prime Video, which just added a slew of action and crime pictures that feature death-defying stunts — and more than a few deaths, come to think of it. The new Chris Hemsworth thriller Crime 101 and the Tom Cruise spy flick Mission: Impossible…
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth led a Pentagon prayer service Wednesday with an adapted version of a fictitious Bible verse made famous by Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction.” Hegseth said the prayer was recited before the daring Sandy 1 rescue of a downed pilot in Iran, and asked the assembled crowd…
Streaming service NBC News NOW is expanding its programming to 14 hours every weekday with a new two-hour show hosted by Christine Romans, a veteran business journalist. Romans, who joined NBC News in 2023 after 24 years at CNN, has been promoted to chief business correspondent and will anchor a…
The latest cosmetic craze has grave origins. Across the country, women are embracing a buzzed-about injectable filler made from donated cadaver fat — yes, that’s tissue from dead bodies — to fill in, smooth over and enhance their shape. But one NYC plastic surgeon isn’t buying the hype and is…
Despite falling short of the games played-threshold, Lakers star Luka Doncic will be eligible for the league’s end-of-season awards voting, including All-NBA. The NBA and NBPA announced in a joint statement on Thursday morning that Doncic’s Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge for the 65-game award rule was honored. Pistons star Cade Cunningham…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Leave it to Keira Knightley to make even the simplest outfit look luxe. The actress was recently spotted strolling through Venice in a tee-and-jeans duo, complete with this embellished Mary…
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