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…

Geno Auriemma praises  Liberty’s Breanna Stewart’s legacy on and off court

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…

Exclusive | Gavin Newsom donors landed plum state posts after shelling out thousands to his PACs, wife’s nonprofit

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…

Massive ‘Mamdani surge’ does not materialize in contested NYC House races

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…

Senate passes anti-Iran war resolution with 4 Republican votes

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…

NCAA adopts new five-year eligibility model in massive overhaul

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…

Gavin Newsom floats new AI policies while whacking Trump

Gavin Newsom’s time as California governor is running short, which may be why he’s accelerating positions to address an increasingly AI-dominated economy ahead of his likely presidential run in 2028. On Tuesday, Newsom — speaking at the Center for American Progress conference with the organization’s CEO Neera Tanden — signaled…

Wall Street titans fail to stand up to Mamdani madness, don’t mention Ken Griffin — as NYC mayor’s ‘apology tour’ flops

Zohran Mamdani’s “apology tour” to quell the business community’s outrage over his bizarre social media posting targeting fellow business leader Ken Griffin didn’t include much apologizing, The Post has learned. In fact, Griffin’s name and Mamdani’s “creepy” stunt — where he stood outside the Citadel chief’s penthouse to brag about…

Star Braves catcher Drake Baldwin lands on IL in latest blow

The Braves’ catching depth took another hit. Atlanta placed second-year backstop Drake Baldwin on the injured list Tuesday with a strained right oblique muscle, sidelining one of the bright spots from an otherwise banged-up roster. The news comes less than a week after the Braves’ other catcher, Sean Murphy, who…

Bloodbath brews at NPR due to federal funding cut — as 300 buyouts offered

NPR is slashing jobs and restructuring its newsroom as the public-radio giant grapples with a financial crunch fueled by federal funding cuts, weakening station revenue and dramatic changes in how Americans consume news. The nonprofit broadcaster told staff this week that roughly 300 employees, mostly on newsgathering desks, are eligible…

Anthropic hires OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy as its momentum continues to surge

Andrej Karpathy, an OpenAI co-founder and former Tesla executive, has joined Anthropic – adding to the artificial intelligence giant’s surging momentum.    Karpathy — considered to be one of the world’s top AI researchers — is working on the pre-training team which is responsible for “the large-scale training runs that give…

Pre-revolutionary Iran flag barred from World Cup stadiums by FIFA

World Cup fans are banned from bringing in pre-revolutionary Iran flags and apparel to stadiums this summer — while the controversial Palestinian flag will be allowed. FIFA has ruled items with the symbolism will not be allowed at this year’s iteration of the globe’s most-famous soccer tournament, The Athletic reported…

Nancy Pelosi torched by San Franciscans for endorsement

Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s long-awaited endorsement in the race to succeed her after four decades in Congress has enraged San Franciscans on both sides of the city’s deep-blue political spectrum. Pelosi formally backed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on Monday, choosing the labor-aligned candidate over state Sen. Scott Wiener and progressive…

Tom Steyer makes shocking flip flop on water-hogging AI data centers

Democrat Tom Steyer has been playing up his track record of climate advocacy in his bid for California governor — but a flip-flop on his position regarding AI data centers may infuriate some environmentalists backing the billionaire’s campaign. Greenpeace released its grades of the the crowded field of gubernatorial candidates…

Ultra-rare signed Lionel Messi trading card sells for over 0K

An ultra-rare signed Lionel Messi trading card has sold for $551,093.46 at auction. The 2015 Panini Flawless Sole Of The Game Lionel Messi collectable sold for the astonishing amount after an intense online bidding war at Heritage Auctions Spring Sports Catalogue Auction. The unique card also contains an incredible relic…

Vance says Rep. Ilhan Omar is under DOJ investigation ‘right now’

The Justice Department is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday. Omar has faced questions about immigration fraud, family finances, and her potential ties to a COVID-era fraud scheme in Minnesota. “I don’t want to prejudge an investigation,” Vance said. “It certainly seems like something…

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