Democratic organizer fired after alleging Abdul El-Sayed is taking foreign money in Michigan Senate race: report

A Democratic organizer was fired after he alleged that Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is accepting overseas campaign contributions, potentially in violation of federal law. “You know, [El-Sayed] has people from overseas that donate to him,” Abdoul Beckwith told an undercover O’Keefe Media Group reporter, who was surreptitiously filming their conversation.   The undercover reporter responded to the shocking claim by noting that he believes such contributions would violate federal campaign finance laws.  Beckwith, who is described by the O’Keefe Media Group as a regional field organizer for the Michigan Democratic Party, agreed.  “No, it is not allowed,” he said.  Under…

Trump admin ending legal fight to overhaul student loan forgiveness program

The Trump administration moved Wednesday to end its legal fight to overhaul a popular student loan forgiveness program. The Department of Justice appealed after federal judges ruled in June in favor of advocates who said the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program risked becoming a tool for political retribution. But it…

Iconic LA bakery eyes huge new outpost near major airport

A popular Southern California bakery is cooking up something big. Los Angeles-based Porto’s Bakery and Café is bringing its sought-after Cuban pastries to the Inland Empire with a new location in Ontario, California, the burgeoning brand announced this week. The sprawling, 50,000-square-foot location will stretch across three buildings and include…

Rangers drawing championship motivation from Knicks’ long-awaited title

Seven Rangers players were at the Garden on Tuesday, taking in the scene as the Knicks received rings and raised a banner for their championship, and for his group, head coach Mike Sullivan said, an event like that can be inspiring. Vladislav Gavrikov, Sean Durzi, Alexis Lafrenière, Will Cuylle, Noah…

Mike Rogers says Abdul El-Sayed is a national security ‘risk’ who’s ‘bought’ by Muslim Brotherhood in testy Michigan Senate debate

Michigan Senate hopeful Mike Rogers torched his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, during their debate Wednesday over his alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Rogers, a former Republican congressman and retired FBI agent, brought up an open letter to the terror group that El-Sayed reportedly signed in 2012 — and refused…

Bryson DeChambeau refuses to give up on LIV Golf as player exodus grows

Bryson DeChambeau isn’t giving up LIV Golf just yet.  The two-time U.S. Open winner and one of golf’s biggest names remains committed to the rebel golf league and has been working behind the scenes to help bring LIV 2.0 to life, ESPN reported Wednesday.  The report is the first indication…

How a bunch of swashbuckling tech bros upended the way America fights its wars

At 11:16 a.m. local time on Sept. 28, 2008, operating from the Kwajalein Atoll in the central Pacific Ocean, the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation — a privately-funded company, founded by a 37-year-old South African emigree named Elon Musk and headquartered in Hawthorne, Calif. — launched a rocket of its own…

Browns vs. Buccaneers prediction, best bets: Fade Deshaun Watson while you can

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. Sports betting writer Dylan Svoboda is in his third season in the Post’s NFL Bettor’s Guide. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (-8) over Cleveland Browns There…

Jets vs. Packers: Preview, prediction, what to watch for in Week 2

An inside look at Sunday’s Jets-Packers Week 2 matchup at MetLife Stadium: Marquee matchup Jets coach Aaron Glenn vs. Packers QB Jordan Love The Jets begin an interesting stretch of the schedule where they face NFC North opponents for three straight weeks. It brings some familiarity for Glenn, who served…

Did the Vikings really shoot fiery arrows at funeral boats?

In movies and TV shows, it’s a popular motif: A dead Viking is placed on a boat, and it drifts slowly out to sea; from land, an archer shoots a fiery arrow that falls onto the boat and engulfs it in flames.It’s been seen in the 1958 movie “The Vikings,”…

Drew Fortescue takes even-keeled approach to Rangers’ blue-line crunch

Drew Fortescue’s path to ice time with the Rangers has become complicated. As a left-handed defenseman for an organization suddenly filled with them, it’ll be difficult for the top prospect — who received a nine-game taste of the NHL at the end of last season to burn the first year…

Giants rookie faces big test against Rams star Aaron Donald

Sisi Mauigoa’s perfect start to his NFL career is about to meet a Hall of Fame challenge. The rookie guard, whom the Giants drafted with the No. 10 pick, is likely to see plenty of Aaron Donald during their “Monday Night Football” game against the Rams in Los Angeles. Donald,…

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