Trump kicks off Great American State Fair celebrating America’s 250th anniversary: ‘The best is yet to come’

President Trump insisted “the best is yet to come” for America at a rally kicking off festivities commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.  Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis “We are the ones who are carrying forward the light of Western civilization,” Trump said at the Freedom 250 event on the National Mall.  “This is the very beginning of the Golden Age of America. We’re in the Golden Age,” the president continued. “There has never been an age like this.  “This anniversary is a time to be proud of our…

Trump cuts off NATO’s Mark Rutte in Oval Office with stinging two-word comeback

WASHINGTON — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte aggressively flattered President Trump during a Wednesday visit to the Oval Office while making a brazen claim that European allies hadn’t snubbed Trump during the Iran war. Rutte brought two large gold-lettered charts hailing Trump’s success in boosting NATO military spending as he…

Hail Mary attempt to halt California’s Glock ban with days to go: ‘Stay tuned’

Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a legal threat from the Department of Justice just days before a controversial California firearms law takes effect that would ban gun dealers from selling Glock-style handguns. In a letter sent Tuesday to the governor and Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon warned…

Giants vs. Athletics odds, prediction: MLB picks, odds, best bets Sunday

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. Are the Giants and Athletics still rivals now that the A’s have temporarily moved to Sacramento? Well, no matter. The A’s Jeffrey Springs was…

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award

SGA is MVP. Again. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA MVP award for the second consecutive year, according to ESPN, beating out finalists Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs and three-time award winner Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets. Gilgeous-Alexander, 27, is the 14th different player in NBA…

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed at Arizona commencement over AI, sex harassment claims from much-younger girlfriend

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was roundly booed by students at the University of Arizona’s graduation Saturday — following backlash over his selection as commencement speaker over sex abuse allegations from his much-younger ex girlfriend. Tech billionaire Schmidt, 71, was discussing artificial intelligence and automation when students began jeering him,…

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