White House budget chief Russ Vought warns DHS ‘disintegrating’ amid partial government shutdown

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…

This is Bronny James’ chance to prove that he belongs

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…

This Mets futility isn’t on Carlos Mendoza

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…

Dodgers pitcher snares custom glove with Pokemon card implant

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…

PepsiCo says lower snack prices are bringing customers back to brand

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…

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings makes shock exit, sending shares tumbling

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…

Rockies vs. Astros prediction: MLB Thursday odds, picks, bets

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…

Scandal-scarred ex-NBC anchor Brian Williams to host Netflix podcast

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…

NBC News NOW reveals programming change, promotes  former CNN-er

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…

Lakers star Luka Doncic finds out fate for NBA awards

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…

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