Taxpayers shelled out more than $200,000 in production costs for an ad featuring fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem riding around Mount Rushmore on horseback, Democratic lawmakers revealed Monday. The payments were made under a subcontract issued to The Strategy Group Company, as part of the controversial $220 million advertising campaign authorized by Noem that urged illegal migrants to leave the US. “This looks like waste, fraud, and abuse to me,” Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) said after reviewing the breakdown of the ad’s production costs. A partial invoice provided to Welch and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) showed The Strategy Group…
Jeff Webb, who became a force in conservative politics after pioneering efforts in the cheerleading world, has died at age 76. Webb died on Thursday, March 19, after falling and sustaining a traumatic head injury while playing pickleball two weeks prior, according to Cheer Daily. He was hospitalized with his…
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary on Monday, following a fiery hearing last week where Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) claimed his colleague was too angry for the promotion. In a 54-45 vote, the Oklahoma Republican senator was approved to lead the…
A former No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft is now on his third NBA franchise in three years. Markelle Fultz, who had been picked first overall in the 2017 draft by the 76ers, signed a 10-day contract with the Raptors, hoping for a shot to help the team…
Danielle Fishel does it all, from hosting a podcast to acting and dancing — but when it comes to cleaning, she’s found a genius way to share the load. “My least favorite thing to do, cleaning wise, is putting away laundry,” Fishel, 44, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her…
The jury in the social media addiction trial in Los Angeles told the judge on Monday it is having difficulty coming to a consensus with one defendant. The defendants are Google and Meta, but the jury did not specify which one it was referring to. Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl said the…
At five years old, crayons in hand, a young boy from Hermosillo, Mexico drew his dream on a piece of paper. It involved bright lights, a hardwood floor, and his name stitched across an NBA jersey. On Monday, that child’s imagination took its boldest step toward reality as Karim Lopez,…
The friends-and-family bus ride to the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, March 21, took a dramatic and frightening turn when a woman was struck by a car in front of the bus. Thankfully, Teesa Mpagi, fiancée of Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr., was…
The MTA has begun quietly building a second train platform at the Hampton Bays station on Long Island to help move crowds to and from the 2026 US Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills. Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free confirmed the project at Monday’s LIRR committee meeting, after…
It’s no secret that the local TV news industry is undergoing a massive transformation. Ellina Abovian — the longtime KTLA reporter who was fired from the station last month — underscored that realization in an interview with the Los Angeles Times on Monday, telling the paper it’s now up to…
Scientists have long been racking their brains to crack the mechanism behind Alzheimer’s disease progression. They may have finally found a crucial clue. A research team from Heidelberg University in Germany recently uncovered a hidden “switch” that acts like a death trigger for brain cells and plays a key role…
George Kittle didn’t do much to cheer up Ricky Pearsall following his alma mater’s shocking NCAA tournament loss on Sunday. In fact, the Niners tight end rubbed salt in the receiver’s wound. Shortly after Iowa — where Kittle played from 2013-2016 — knocked Florida out of March Madness with a…
The timeline for Savannah Guthrie’s return to the Today show is still unknown, contrary to a recent report. “There is no announcement regarding Savannah’s return date,” a Today source told Us Weekly exclusively on Monday, March 23. (Page Six previously reported that Savannah could return to the show next month.)…
WASHINGTON — The US is continuing to “aggressively” strike Iran after President Trump imposed a five-day pause on attacks against Tehran’s energy infrastructure following “very good and productive conversations” with the crumbling regime. US Central Command made clear that non-energy targets within Iran are still very much in play as…
A California town that once spurned the fast food giant In-N-Out is trying to bring the burger chain back more than two years later. Back in 2023, the city of Buellton, California shot down a proposal to bring an In-N-Out restaurant, with the Buellton City Council voting 3-1 against the…
A college student has created a prototype polish to turn a fingernail into a touch-screen stylus, after noticing that people with long nails and calloused fingertips struggled to work their smartphones.Manasi Desai, a student at Centenary College of Louisiana with an interest in cosmetic chemistry, launched the project with her…
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Miranda McWhorter is weighing in on who might have released footage from Taylor Frankie Paul’s domestic violence incident with ex Dakota Mortensen. In an Instagram video, influencer Dana Bowling speculated that one of Taylor’s Mormon Wives costars released the video to TMZ and…
David Simon, who led the largest mall company in the US, died Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family’s real estate company said Monday. He was 64 He was the chief executive of Simon Property Group for more than three decades, amassing 250 properties that the company owned…
Your awful manager may actually be the death of you. It’s no secret that a bad boss can make your job harder — and make you miserable. But it’s not just the Sunday Scaries you need to look out for: A narcissistic boss can have a serious impact on your…
Maryland women’s basketball was trailing North Carolina in the third quarter of their NCAA Tournament matchup and needed a spark. Insert head coach Brenda Frese. Frese pulled All-Big 10 First Team guard Oluchi Okananwa to the side and began an intense, heartfelt diatribe to her star player, which was featured…
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WASHINGTON — Mississippi’s solicitor general was caught flat-footed during oral arguments in a critical mail-in-ballot case before the Supreme Court Monday, prompting liberal justices to step in to help him out. Scott Stewart — who successfully argued the 2022 case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, in which the court struck…
More popular Trader Joe’s items have been tacked onto a nationwide recall that involved millions of pounds of foodstuffs that were potentially contaminated by foreign objects. Ajimoto Foods North America Inc. recalled a massive 9,885,240 pounds of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice after slivers of glass were found in the one-pound…
For the second time in a week, the Nets actually had a clean injury report and their whole team. Against the injury-riddled Mavericks. And it didn’t matter. The Nets lost 123-114 before a crowd of 16,510 at Barclays Center, and were largely outclassed from start to finish. Brooklyn coughed up…
Rebecca Gayheart has been linked to Peter Morton following her split from Eric Dane. Gayheart and the Grey’s Anatomy star tied the knot in 2004, welcoming two daughters before the pair split and Gayheart filed for divorce in 2018. Gayheart ultimately withdrew her divorce petition in 2025 after Dane was…
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib sparked outrage by wearing a pin with the inflammatory message “F–k ICE” at President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night. The Michigan congresswoman was spotted seated in the gallery, smirking as the pin was in clear sight of the cameras. “SICK,” read a…
President Trump announced he will award USA hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Hellebuyck made an epic save in the USA men’s match against Canada, swinging his stick behind him to stop a goal. A photo of the moment went viral. “And I…
Luke Combs is getting candid about his fear of using weight loss drugs. “One of my biggest fears is like, man, maybe I don’t get a shot just because of the way I look,” Combs, 35, said during the Tuesday, February 24, episode of The New York Times’ “Popcast” podcast.…
Disruptive Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was ejected from the House chamber for the second year in a row during President Trump’s address to Congress. Green had waved around a sign that said “Black people aren’t apes” as he was escorted out of the chamber. He also declined to sit as…
He’s been right here, under our noses for seven years. An American hero in waiting. For the better part of those years (read: when he’s been healthy), since he was drafted No. 1 overall by the Devils in 2019, an argument can be made that Jack Hughes has been the…
Ant Anstead has been in the limelight for years thanks to his career as a TV host and business Radford Motors — but it hasn’t always been a positive. Anstead, a master mechanic, revived the British automaker Radford Motors in August 2020 alongside retired Formula One race car driver Jenson…
Gov. Gavin Newsom was able to gin up plenty of hype about his memoir, “Young Man in a Hurry” — but not enough to top BunnieXO, the celebrity wife of crooner Jelly Roll, on Amazon’s list of bestselling memoirs. BunnieXO’s memoir, “Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic,” was released Feb. 17…
Google has apologized for publishing a news alert on the recent N-word outburst at the Bafta awards that outrageously included the slur. The post promoted an article about an audience member with Tourette’s shouting the N-word during the Sunday ceremony and included text inviting readers to learn more — using…
The gold medal-winning US men’s Olympic hockey team met with President Trump inside the Oval Office on Tuesday – hours before the squad is set to attend the State of the Union address. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis…
Team USA hockey star Quinn Hughes is looking forward to attending the State of the Union address in the wake of President Donald Trump’s controversial locker room phone call. “We’re excited to go,” Quinn, 26, said in an interview alongside his brother Jack Hughes on Good Morning America on Tuesday,…
They want to tax the rich – but there’s a hitch. Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigned on raising taxes on people raking in $1 million a year – but his pals in the Democratic Socialists of America are scheming to also squeeze New York married couples making half that. The far-left…
Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday that it will consider a revised offer by Paramount Skydance to upend its nearly sealed Netflix deal after the hostile bidder upped its $78 billion offer by another $2.6 billion. The real reason for the company’s softening position to the offer by Paramount Skydance appears to…
As people age, vision naturally declines, and the risk of eye conditions increases. That includes age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that typically occurs in patients older than 50. AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 60 and impacts millions of Americans, according to the American Macular…
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 Orlando Magic wrap up a four-game post All-Star break roadtrip at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday against Luka Dončić and the Lakers. Those interested…
Lizzie McGuire star Hallie Todd paid tribute to her late costar Robert Carradine after his death. “My heart is broken. I’m going to miss my sweet buddy so much,” Todd, 64, captioned a photo of her and Carradine — who died at age 71 following a battle with bipolar disorder…
Gov. Gavin Newsom has opened up about a bitter falling-out with his former bestie Billy Getty — son of billionaire oil heir Gordon Getty, who reportedly came to resent the would-be governor over his financial ties and exceedingly close relationship with his father. Newsom discussed the messy friendship breakup in…
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk plans to slash list prices for its wildly popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic by as much as 50%, according to a report. Starting next January, Wegovy and Ozempic will each list for $675 a month – half of Wegovy’s current price tag and a…
Your iPhone calendar used to remind you about dentist appointments and dinner reservations. Now? It might be screaming that you’ve “won a prize” — or worse, that your device is infected and your bank account is toast. Welcome to the latest digital headache: a calendar con that’s turning Apple users’…
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