Trump says algae-filled Reflecting Pool ‘beautiful as it can be,’ but will be repaired around July 4
WASHINGTON — President Trump claimed Tuesday that six people have been arrested for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which he said would be repaired “either immediately before or after” Independence Day. “Six people have been arrested, and seven people have been cited, for the damage they did to our Country’s now beautiful Reflecting Pool,” Trump claimed on Truth Social Tuesday morning. “In any event, even prior to fixing those areas, the Reflecting Pool is as beautiful as it can be. We will drain some of the water, either immediately before or after the Fourth of July, to do…
LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson had the game ball tucked under her arm as Breanna Stewart stood in front of her. They talked as the game clock wound down before sharing a brief embrace at the buzzer of the Liberty’s 87-76 win against the Las Vegas Aces. That moment showed…
90 Day Fiancé star Pedro Jimeno is engaged to girlfriend Valentina Malagon four years after his split from ex-wife Chantel Everett. “Me and Valentina, we got a big, big announcement to tell you because we are engaged! We are going to get married,” Jimeno, 34, said in a video alongside…
A lefty member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors who abruptly went on leave at the end of March melted into tears as she explained to her constituents Tuesday why she needed the mental health break. Supervisor Jacqueline Fielder is set to return to work next Monday, after her absence earlier in…
LAS VEGAS — UConn coach Geno Auriemma believes what Breanna Stewart has done throughout her career is “groundbreaking.” Stewart is a four-time NCAA champion at UConn, two-time WNBA MVP and three-time WNBA champion with two teams. But it’s her impact off the court that will further define her legacy. Stewart…
SAN FRANCISCO — Jung Hoo Lee was on the delivering and receiving end of two of the hardest blows Tuesday night. Ultimately, the one he dealt proved to be more powerful. Lee crushed the longest home run of his career, clearing the fence in Triples Alley, the deepest part of…
Scott Hoying and his husband, Mark Hoying, are celebrating the birth of their daughter via surrogate. “SHE’S HERE! WE’RE DADS! 🥹 Our baby’s name is… 🩷,” the Pentatonix singer, 34, and Titanique producer, 35, captioned their joint Instagram post on Tuesday, June 23, revealing they decided on the name Birdie…
Donors who wrote big checks to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political action committees, campaigns and charitable causes have frequently received gubernatorial appointments — with some landing influential state posts just days after the money arrived. The Post’s review of state campaign finance filings, federal disclosures and behested-payment reports identified numerous instances…
IRVINE, Calif. — Maintain the momentum. Cultivate confidence. Win the game. Those should be three goals at the top of Mauricio Pochettino’s list of things to do when his USMNT takes on Turkey in the third and final Group D match Thursday night at SoFi Stadium.
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President Trump told blue-collar Pennsylvanians Tuesday that “fat drugs” are going to become cheaper for millions of Americans next week after he strong-armed all major pharmaceutical companies to lower prices, declaring that his drug pricing reforms “alone should win the midterms.” Trump visited a Mack Trucks plant in eastern Pennsylvania…
IRVINE, Calif. — On Sept. 29, 1996, Antonio Freeman announced himself in Seattle. The Packers wide receiver caught seven passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns against the Seahawks, recording the first 100-yard game of his NFL career. It was one of many milestones that landed him in the Packers…
Influencer Melissa Mae Carlton has been candid about navigating the loss of her two daughters. In 2024, the content creator shared that her daughter Abigail died suddenly at age 9. Nearly two years later, Carlton’s daughter Molly died at age 5. (Carlton also shares daughter Lily and son Harry with…
Voter turnout for this year’s congressional Democratic primaries has been substantially lower so far than last year — with far fewer younger voters expected to cast ballots. The Democratic Socialists of America and liberal leaning insiders had hoped to replicate the results of 2025, when Mayor Zohran Mamdani shocked the…
IRVINE, Calif. — The U.S. men’s national team’s goalkeeping was one of its bigger question marks headed into the World Cup. Two games in, it’s hard to say there’s much of an answer. Of course, that’s largely a product of how well the team in front of Matt Freese has…
Sydney Sweeney’s date night loungewear is a must-see. The Euphoria actress, 28, showed off her curves in a burgundy red set while promoting her lingerie brand, Syrn, via Instagram on Friday, June 19. In the clip, Sweeney panned the camera down to give a glimpse at her ensemble.. She playfully…
Off Campus costars Mika Abdalla and Josh Heuston are dating after her split from fiancé Jake Short. A source confirms to Us Weekly that Abdalla, 26, and Heuston, 29, are an item after meeting on the set of the hit Prime Video series and being spotted together by fans in…
WASHINGTON — Freshman Sen. Ruben Gallego, who has cultivated 2028 presidential buzz, blew his campaign war chest on luxury outings, family travel, Super Bowl tickets, and more. Gallego (D-Ariz.) used campaign coffers and PAC money to foot the bill for travel to Disney World, Disneyland, Miami, Chicago, and elsewhere with his…
The Rangers are gearing up for the weeklong sprint through this weekend’s NHL draft and the start of free agency July 1, and one prospect could be on the move at some point. Brett Berard is looking for a change of scenery after an underwhelming 2025-26 season, according to a…
The man accused of killing actor John Handy has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial. According to records viewed by Us Weekly, Michael Gledhill had a competency hearing on Monday, June 22, in Hollywood. Prior to the hearing, Gledhill, 44, underwent a mental health evaluation, which determined he was…
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 50-48 Tuesday to require President Trump to end the Iran war — which concluded last week with a memorandum of understanding. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis It’s the first time Congress has passed a…
“CBS Mornings” is on track to post its worst June ever, according to a report, adding to concerns about the state of CBS News as the network continues to grapple with fallout from editor-in-chief Bari Weiss’ controversial overhaul. New Nielsen data obtained by the Status newsletter showed that the morning…
The NCAA is moving forward with a major eligibility change. The governing body’s Division I cabinet unanimously approved a five-year, age-based eligibility model on Tuesday afternoon, months after calls for the new rule first began in April. Under the new model, college athletes will receive five years of eligibility beginning…
Justin Herbert provides the Chargers with an advantage at the most important position on the football field in nearly every game. That said, the Bolts face a gauntlet of quarterbacks this year. Here is our ranking of every quarterback Herbert will square off against: 1. Matthew Stafford, Rams, Week 8…
Summer House newbie Mia Calabrese is teasing what fans will see during the highly anticipated season 10 reunion. “It was an emotional day,” Mia, 34, told Us Weekly exclusively at the 2026 American Music Awards on Monday, May 25. While Mia’s Summer House costar Jesse Solomon told Us that he’s…
WASHINGTON — A federal court Tuesday blocked Republicans’ new congressional map in Alabama that was intended to give them a key seat pick-up opportunity. The GOP is expected to appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court. The three-judge lower panel ruled that the top court’s related recent decision on…
Midtown’s most remarkable landmark-tower rebirth is racing to the finish line. Luxury sports car manufacturer McLaren automotive is close to leasing 550 Madison Ave.’s remaining retail space for a spectacular showroom, multiple sources told The Post. A dome of silence shrouds the advanced negotiations, with brokers and reps either declining…
Nine anonymous cryptocurrency wallets reportedly hold massive sway over who wins and loses some of Polymarket’s most contested prediction market bets – drawing blowback from a growing number of unhappy traders. Polymarket’s third-party resolution mechanism over the past year has adjudicated nearly 2,000 financial contracts, including bets on war, elections…
The lack of competitiveness of the Eastern Conference finals was offensive to Kendrick Perkins. The ESPN analyst went off on the Cleveland Cavaliers after they lost each game by double digits to the Knicks in the four-game sweep. “They got punked, and they got embarrassed,” Perkins said on “First Take”…
Taylor Swift didn’t attend the 2026 American Music Awards, but did she secure any wins? Despite having the most nominations going into the awards show, Swift skipped out on the ceremony that took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, May 25. It was previously…
Vice President JD Vance claimed Tuesday an anti-fraud task force has worked to recover hundreds of billions of dollars in fraudulent small business loans, COVID-19 relief and student aid. “We referred over $22 billion in fraudulent small business loans back to the Treasury for collection,” Vance said at a White…
Where’s the beef? Not in Texas — at least, not as much as it used to be. Texas barbecue joints are shutting their doors across the Lone Star State as sky-high beef prices turn brisket — once the centerpiece of a blue-collar meal — into a luxury item that many…
Artificial intelligence chatbots are relying on left-wing media and politically charged sources, making it difficult for the average American to trust them as a news source, critics say. AI systems are widely known to sometimes “hallucinate” and generate false yet believable information that can quickly erode trust. Some critics insist chatbots…
One and done? Pharma giant Eli Lilly announced Monday that its gene-editing therapy can reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by up to 62% with a single infusion. Not only was the experimental treatment successful, but the results were still apparent in some participants 18 months after they received the dose. While…
After a dominant victory, sometimes you need a little something to wine-d down. Josh Hart celebrated the Knicks’ sweep of the Cavaliers via a blowout 130-93 Game 4 victory by sipping on a glass of wine at his postgame press conference. The Knicks’ role-playing wing, donning a Knicks NBA Finals…
Chrisley Knows Best alum Lindsie Chrisley is speaking out after being arrested for an alleged DUI. Us Weekly can confirm that Chrisley, 36, was arrested in Georgia on Saturday, May 23, for DUI less safe, attempting to elude police, improper passing, reckless driving and speeding. In Georgia, DUI less safe…
Los Angeles voters are sounding off on the city’s homelessness crisis ahead of the upcoming mayoral and gubernatorial races, with many saying they’ve lost faith in local leaders after years of promises and billions in spending. “Zero progress,” one woman bluntly told The California Post when asked whether LA has…
Oil prices jumped about 3% Tuesday morning after Iran vowed retaliation following the US military’s “self-defense strikes” in the Strait of Hormuz, though stocks ticked up as investors held onto hopes for a peace deal. Brent crude oil jumped 3.9% to $97.07 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures were…
Stunning new footage shows a bright-green “fireball” meteor exploding in the skies over an erupting volcano in the Philippines. Initial reports suggested that the falling space rock may have struck the mountain’s fiery slopes — however, experts have confirmed that this did not actually happen.The “visually striking” fireball was spotted…
At seafood counters across the country, grocery shoppers are often confronted with a choice: Should they buy wild-caught or farm-raised fish? Wild-caught fish is often seen as the premium choice, while farm-raised seafood is generally more affordable and accessible. Some proponents of wild-caught fish claim that farm-raised fish is of a lower quality…
Manny Fernandez, one of the key cogs on the Dolphins’ famed “No-Name Defense” that helped lead the franchise to back-to-back Super Bowl wins in the 1970s, has died, the team announced Tuesday morning. He was 79. A cause of death is unknown. An undrafted free agent out of Utah in…
Chrissy Teigen narrowly missed a wardrobe malfunction while attending the 2026 American Music Awards on Monday, May 25. Teigen, 40, was accompanied by her husband while walking the red carpet in a bright orange gown on Monday. When she stopped to pose for photos, the heel of Teigen’s shoe got…
Silicon Valley’s attempt to propel Matt Mahan into the California governor’s office is unraveling into a costly political lesson for the tech elite who believed a business-minded outsider could quickly reshape the state. What began as an ambitious effort to install a centrist Democrat with deep ties to the tech world has…
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