Gavin Newsom milks DOJ probe for donations — how he’s spending .5M war chest

Gov. Gavin Newsom sounded the alarm last week on President Donald Trump ordering a federal investigation into the governor, his wife and their associates, but those in Newsom’s inner orbit may have heard a different sound: cha-ching! Within hours of releasing a video accusing the president of weaponizing the Department of Justice, Newsom’s political action committee, Campaign for Democracy, sent out an email pleading for money to help with his potential legal defense and political strategy — the latest cash grab for the PAC dedicated to raising his fame with mass text blasts, a book tour, pro-Newsom merch and podcast…

Exclusive | DOJ sues New York over law barring federal agents from wearing masks

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice is suing New York over a law set to take effect this week that would bar federal agents from wearing masks, opening them up to “harassment, tracking, intimidation, and assaults.” Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate and other DOJ attorneys…

Lakers must prove Luka Doncic is priority by drafting a center

Luka Dončić will be closely watching how this unfolds.  Ever since he was traded to the Lakers in February 2025, they’ve vowed to build a contender around him.  Well, summer 2026 has arrived and the sand is now streaming through the hourglass. The Lakers could have up to nine free agents. And…

IBD is caused by a broken ‘inflammation brake’ in some patients

The causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are poorly understood, but now, scientists have pinpointed a runaway immune response that may underlie the condition in some patients.IBD, which is characterized by chronic inflammation in all or part of the digestive tract, affects millions of people worldwide. Its principal forms are…

‘SportsCenter’ legend Linda Cohn retiring from ESPN after 34 years

Linda Cohn is taking one for the road. The longtime “SportsCenter” host — who has anchored more episodes of the flagship ESPN show — will officially retire from the network on June 30 after making her final appearances during the 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. editions. Cohn hosted…

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing husband’s cancer diagnosis

WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard submitted her resignation Friday, citing her husband’s recent cancer diagnosis. Gabbard, a longtime skeptic of US intervention overseas, did not mention the ongoing Iran war in the letter announcing her departure. “Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026,” the 45-year-old wrote.…

Chris Taylor, former Dodgers All-Star, retires at 35

Former All-Star and two-time World Series champion Chris Taylor has retired from professional baseball, according to Major League Baseball’s transaction log, ending a 12-year career that included a decade-long run of success with the Dodgers. Taylor, 35, was a key member of the Dodgers’ core during their rise to superteam…

Exclusive | Matt Mahan hit with M corruption complaint as backers bail

Matt Mahan’s floundering campaign for California governor was hit with a bombshell complaint accusing the San Jose mayor of illegally coordinating with a billionaire-funded PAC. The Post exclusively obtained the complaint, which accused Mahan and an independent expenditure committee called Back to Basics of violating state election law on coordination…

Trump reveals Hakeem Jeffries inspired his new nickname for Democrats

WASHINGTON — President Trump claimed Friday afternoon during a visit to New York that home-state Rep. Hakeem Jeffries inspired his demeaning new nickname for Democrats. “I was thinking about this character we have in the House, his name is Hakeem Jeffries, and he’s a low IQ person, very low IQ,”…

Dodgers fall to Brewers as Justin Wrobleski comes back to earth

MILWAUKEE –– For most of the year, Justin Wrobleski’s starts have almost all followed the same script. Attack the zone. Pitch to contact. Limit damage. Breeze through quick innings. On Friday night in Milwaukee, however, the Dodgers’ left-hander faced a contact-minded Brewers lineup uniquely adept at neutralizing his skill set.…

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