Judge blocks Trump admin from using federal database to check citizenship, warns of voter purge

A DC federal judge blocked the Trump administration Monday from consulting a revamped database of personal information, warning that the White House had “knowingly trampled on the privacy rights of American citizens in a manner that threatens the sacred right to vote.” The Department of Homeland Security upgraded its so-called Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system in response to President Trump’s March 2025 executive order meant to ensure only Americans vote in national elections. Following the order, DHS made changes to SAVE that included adding natural-born US citizens to the register and allowing bulk searches of the database using…

9 of the best technology conspiracy theories

From government surveillance programs to microchips in vaccines, technology-centric conspiracy theories have exploded in the digital age, adding to some of the best conspiracy theories already in existence.While most probably seem laughable to the technically literate, some of these theories have spread like wildfire and had significant real-world impacts. And…

What Knicks might do with No. 24 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Post’s Stefan Bondy predicts what the Knicks might do at No. 24 in the 2026 NBA Draft: Who will the Knicks take at No. 24? Nobody. The Knicks are candidates to trade this pick for a multitude of reasons. They are watching their spending and a first-round pick is…

Kristi Noem’s cross-dressing hubby Bryon allegedly continued messaging dominatrix after bombshell report: ‘I’ve been a really bad boy’

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s cross-dressing husband, Bryon, allegedly sent a pathetic, sexually charged text message to a sex worker more than a month after his bizarre “bimbofication” fetish was exposed in a bombshell report.  Shy Sotomayor, a dominatrix who allegedly had a secret, years-long online tryst with Bryon,…

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…

Reed Hastings claws back  million after backing Matt Mahan

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings appears to be back to scrolling on candidates in the California governor’s race. A newly filed report for the committee “California Back to Basics Supporting Matt Mahan for Governor 2026” shows Hastings contributed $1 million to the pro-Mahan independent expenditure committee on May 15 — only…

Ronald Acuna Jr. exits game with thumb issue in latest Braves concern

The Atlanta Braves are holding their breath as star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with a thumb issue. Acuña, 28, was slow to enter the field during the fifth inning of the Braves’ 9-3 win over the Marlins on Thursday, later exiting and getting replaced by outfielder Eli White.…

GOP calls off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in Trump’s military campaign. But…

New details revealed in SpaceX IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX’s IPO filing has revealed details into Elon Musk’s tight grip on his business empire, its multi-billion-dollar losses and the stock market debut that could crown him the world’s first trillionaire. The Texas-based company filed paperwork Wednesday to go public on Nasdaq next month under the ticker SPCX at an…

California may ban kitchen quartz countertops over incurable disease fears

California workplace safety regulators want to completely ban kitchen quartz countertops because they are linked to an incurable lung disease in the workers who make them. The state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to move towards prohibiting work on artificial stone to stop infection by the deadly kitchen…

Why California Democrats are nervous this election season

California is one of the bluest states in America, but Democrats are more on edge this election season because of uncertainty and volatility in key races, such as the governor’s race and the Los Angeles mayoral race.  “There is a reasonable prospect that a Republican might have a chance of…

Joe Schoen cements role as Giants GM with multiyear extension

The Giants have locked up their front office leadership for the near future. General manager Joe Schoen is getting a multiyear extension to remain with the team, The Post’s Paul Schwartz first reported. The decision comes months after the Giants made the game-changing decision to hire John Harbaugh as the…

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