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…

Poll: What do you think of PMOS, the new name for PCOS?

Last week, PCOS got a major rebrand.Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). The main critique of the old name was that it inaccurately described the condition, which affects about 1 in 8 women worldwide. It implied that ovaries covered in many pathological…

Paramount denies Bari Weiss may cede control over CBS News

Paramount is flatly denying a report that Bari Weiss could lose control over key CBS News broadcasts amid mounting turmoil inside the network’s news division. The company issued a statement Tuesday insisting Weiss retains the “full support” of Paramount and Skydance boss David Ellison after Puck reported that executives had…

Braves vs. Marlins odds, prediction: MLB picks, odds, best bets Tuesday

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. “Hey Stitch: Don’t know if you caught this, but Napoleon Solo was 10-1 when they were going into the gate. Paid off 7-1. Someone…

Trump reveals how close he was to restarting strikes on Iran

President Trump said he was “an hour away” from striking Iran on Monday when he called off the military strike at the request of Middle East leaders. “I was an hour away from making the decision to go today,” he told reporters. “We’re all set to go,” he said. “It…

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