House GOP demands records from ex-ActBlue legal firm that authored memo on alleged foreign donations

WASHINGTON — House Republican committee chairmen are demanding records from a law firm that formerly worked on behalf of ActBlue but was fired and then allegedly “smeared” by the Democratic fundraising platform for sounding the alarm about potentially foreign donations flowing to campaigns. In a Thursday letter, House GOP chairmen on of the Administration, Judiciary and Oversight Committees wrote to Covington & Burling partner Dana Remus to request documents and communications “referring or relating to the potential or actual use of ActBlue to make fraudulent or illegal political contributions.” “We have received the letter, and the firm is reviewing it,”…

Nets’ first-rounder believes Brooklyn is where he ‘needs to be’

Julius Randle and Mikel Brown Jr. have gotten all the Nets attention this week. But they traded for a first-round pick with an eye on Joshua Jefferson and landed the skilled forward who says Brooklyn is exactly where he’s supposed to be. “It was really good feedback, from the late…

Turning Islanders into destination spot as important as NHL draft

The player empowerment era that has arrived in the NHL represents a test of the hypothesis the Islanders have spent the last year restating in various forms. They have Matthew Schaefer. They have UBS Arena. They have proximity to New York City without the bright lights and media scrutiny of…

World’s most contagious disease found at busy California airport

A traveler infected with the world’s most contagious disease passed through a busy Southern California airport during the summer travel rush, potentially exposing scores of unsuspecting passengers. Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a confirmed measles case involving a person who was infectious while traveling through Hollywood Burbank Airport…

Xbox to raise console prices worldwide by up to 0 — citing global crisis

Microsoft’s Xbox is raising prices of its gaming consoles by up to $150 worldwide, citing a deepening global components crisis that has sent storage and memory costs soaring across the consumer electronics industry. Groups representing automakers, retailers, electronics firms and others had warned earlier this month that the increasing demand for…

Austin Reaves’ 5M contract doesn’t affect Lakers’ cap space

The NBA’s offseason rhythms don’t slow down for anyone.  Just half a day after the Lakers drafted Baylor wing Cameron Carr with the No. 24 pick in the first round of the NBA draft on Tuesday, the franchise agreed to terms on a four-year, $185 million contract with star guard…

Mets expecting imminent Francisco Lindor update as injuries keep mounting

The Mets are nearing another Francisco Lindor update, and given Francisco Alvarez’s recent right meniscus tear along with Juan Soto’s concerning early exit Wednesday, they need it to be a positive one. Lindor underwent a follow-up MRI exam on his strained left calf Wednesday morning ahead of the Mets’ 3-2…

Striking difference between Trump-Xi summit in 2026 and 2017: expert

President Trump’s welcome at the grand ceremony in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday followed the same pomp and protocol as his 2017 trip — but the event seemed “significantly more jovial” than his previous visit, according to an expert. “What changed tonight was not the ceremony —…

Zuby Ejiofor improves NBA draft stock with solid shooting combine

CHICAGO — St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor is about to realize his dream of making the NBA. He’s almost certain to become the Red Storm’s first draft pick in a decade — maybe even a first-rounder after a solid performance in the NBA Draft Combine. “It’s been a great experience,” Ejiofor…

Dodgers’ offense backs up Shohei Ohtani’s latest gem in win over Giants

During their weeks-long slump as an offense, the Dodgers’ primary problems were simple. They weren’t slugging the ball, and they weren’t capitalizing on situational opportunities. In a 4-0 win over the Giants on Wednesday, they finally found a way to do both. On a night Shohei Ohtani continued his dominant…

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