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,”…
Rob and Michele Reiner’s son Jake Reiner made his first public appearance since his parents’ gruesome murders and his brother Nick Reiner’s arrest. “Attended the premiere of Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness this week,” Jake, 35, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, June 25, alongside photos of himself on…
Gov. Gavin Newsom failed to broker a last-minute deal to keep California’s controversial billionaire tax off the November ballot, setting up what could become one of the nation’s most expensive and politically explosive ballot fights over taxing the ultra-wealthy to cover federal health care cuts. Newsom has vowed to stop…
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…
Reality TV romance sometimes has a notoriously short shelf life, but a handful of Bachelor Nation pairs have defied the odds. From the franchise’s earliest seasons through more recent installments, several couples turned their televised proposals into lasting marriages that have even crossed the decade milestone. Here’s a look at…
Taylor Parker became the focus of national attention after Netflix released Maternal Instinct in June 2026, a documentary chronicling her 10-month web of lies that culminated in one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory. While Parker spent much of 2020 falsely claiming to be pregnant with boyfriend Wade…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte threw his support behind President Trump’s military campaign against Iran Thursday, praising the operation even as some European leaders have sought to distance themselves from the strikes. “What the US did is crucial,” Rutte told reporters in a roundtable interview. “I commend the president for…
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…
Love Is Blind season 8 alums Sara Carton and Joey Leveille know they caused a stir when they started dating after respective broken pod engagements. “[He] handled it way better than me,” Sara, 30, told Joey, 37, on the Wednesday, June 24, episode of the “Table for 1” podcast. “I…
WASHINGTON — Staten Island Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is joining with a Democratic committee chair’s effort to block President Trump from selling $750 million worth of jet engines to Turkey. The bipartisan group has called for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government to be denied the US military equipment ahead of a…
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…
LOS ANGELES — History isn’t always made by the player who scores a goal. Sometimes it’s made by the person who picks the song that plays after the win. When 66,925 fans inside Lumen Field threw their arms around complete strangers and belted out John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country…
Former Bachelorette Hannah Brown is recalling her journey with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “You had discussed me going on a GLP-1. We talked about the weight gain that I was having,” Brown, 31, recalled during an appearance on the Tuesday, June 23, episode of the “SheMD” podcast, which is cohosted…
Lawyers for US Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) claimed she was protected by free speech when she was arrested for allegedly assaulting cops at an anti-ICE protest — and “she wouldn’t have drawn a flagrant foul in the Knicks-Spurs game” for the move anyway. The NJ congresswoman is facing up to…
The $20 “Endless Shrimp” deal that ultimately sent Red Lobster into bankruptcy wasn’t just a failed experiment – but a scheme by its owners to squeeze the company, according to a new lawsuit. Leading up to its 2024 bankruptcy filing, Thai Union – a major seafood producer and then-owner of…
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…
2026 U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark doesn’t hold a grudge, and it turns out that’s good news for Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. Clark, 32, was asked about a viral social media post he made in 2016 during a Wednesday, June 24 appearance on the “Pardon My Take” podcast.…
A major federal decision has cleared the way for new oil and gas leasing on public lands across Central California, reopening energy development opportunities in eight counties despite fierce opposition from the state. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) — an agency within the United States Department of the Interior…
A former Facebook policy executive is suing Meta over an arbitration order that has barred her for more than a year from speaking about her explosive memoir detailing her six-year tenure at the tech giant. Sarah Wynn-Williams alleged Meta has used an invalid arbitration agreement to seek financial penalties of…
Actor Mickey Rourke looked unrecognizable in shocking photos captured this week. “The Wrestler” star, 73, was spotted in LA in a gray hoodie and jeans, but seemed to be missing what could be considered something more important: his teeth. His dental troubles actually go way back — but an expert…
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…
You may ask yourself, “Why is an American werewolf in London?” And the answer is that he wasn’t a werewolf when he crossed the Atlantic. David Kessler (David Naughton) and his friend, Jack Goodman (Griffin Dunne), were just normal tourists until a werewolf attacked them and left them for dead.…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s directive to go easy on e-bike violations has “legalized” reckless riding and let lawlessness run rampant on city streets, a new lawsuit filed on Thursday claimed. The complaint, filed Thursday in Richmond County Supreme Court by nine New Yorkers who were injured by e‑bikes, claims Mamdani’s March…
California mayors in the Central Valley aren’t happy with a plan to dip into local taxes and zoning for the state’s long-delayed high speed rail projects — saying they’ll sue the state if it goes through with it. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and several other Central Valley leaders sent a…
“CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil is broadcasting from Taipei, Taiwan, this week — after the network failed to obtain a visa for Beijing where President Trump is meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, a misstep that sources called “very sloppy” and “stupid.” CBS News’ “poor planning” left the…
DETROIT — James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The…
Several A-list celebrities arrived dressed to impress in honor of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Demi Moore, Heidi Klum and more stars put their best fashion foot forward while hitting the red carpet, which kicked off on Monday, May 12. For the festival, which bans naked dresses and requires heels,…
President Trump kicked off his bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping Thursday morning by praising the grand welcome ceremony. “I was particularly impressed by those children,” Trump said of the school children jumping up and down in excitement at his arrival at the massive Great Hall of the People overlooking…
Oakland residents will have one less place to buy khakis and hoodies this summer, with a major retailer pulling up stakes in the Bay Area metropolis. Gap will close its last retail store in Oakland, located at 3277 Lakeshore Drive, will close sometime this summer, after the store’s lease expires,…
This was a few weeks ago, after the Knicks had dropped two straight games to the Hawks and were looking at what would’ve been a disastrous early playoff exit. Mike Brown went to the players with an idea. He wanted to switch things up on the offensive end, to put…
Eric Winter is hoping for the safe return of The Rookie’s Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen — a.k.a. Chenford — following season 8’s kidnapping cliffhanger. “The cliffhanger for season 8 was huge,” Winter, who plays Tim Bradford, exclusively told Us Weekly at the 2026 Disney Upfront event in New York…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a massive $1 billion electric truck subsidy program Wednesday, just one day before his budget presentation, prompting critics to accuse the Democrat of forcing taxpayers to bankroll an industry that still can’t stand on its own. The new California Clean Fuel Reward program will hand…
One of Ventura’s longest-running businesses is preparing to shut its doors for good after being tied to the local community for more than 100 years. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling confirmed last week that its Ventura distribution and bottling facility will permanently close on July 10, ending a relationship between the seaside California…
Liam Hendriks is getting another chance to work his way back to the majors. The veteran reliever signed a minor league deal with the Cubs on Wednesday after being let go by the Twins before Opening Day, giving Chicago a low-risk opportunity to evaluate whether the former All-Star closer still…
Sleep tourism is shaping up to be one of the biggest travel trends for 2026, with hotels, wellness resorts and even medical-led retreats building entire vacations around one goal: better rest. Instead of packed itineraries and nonstop sightseeing, travelers are booking sleep-focused stays with smart beds, blackout rooms, spa treatments…
Political activist Denise Powell won the hotly contested Nebraska Democratic primary Wednesday for retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-Neb.) seat in the House of Representatives. Powell’s close race against state Sen. John Cavanaugh was called by the Associated Press about 24 hours after polls closed in the Cornhusker state. The Omaha-area 2nd…
Allegiant Air said Wednesday it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, finalizing a deal that combines two low-cost carriers at a turbulent time for the budget airline industry following the recent shutdown of rival Spirit Airlines. Las Vegas-based Allegiant said the transaction closed after receiving required regulatory and…
State lawmakers told an official for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Wednesday that they have serious concerns over whether local residents will have affordable access to the Summer Games. Fans from 85 countries and all 50 states purchased more than 4 million tickets in the first release, Joey Freeman,…
Grey’s Anatomy star Chyler Leigh announced that she and husband Nathan West have quietly split after 23 years of marriage. Leigh, 44, got candid about her separation from West, 47, during the Tuesday, May 12, episode of the “Books That Changed My Life” podcast. “I think getting to a point…
The wife of disgraced congresssman Eric Swalwell was spotted without her wedding ring near the couple’s $1.2 million Washington, D.C. home — as her husband’s whereabouts still remain publicly unknown. Brittany Swalwell was seen solo and hardware-free as her husband faces accusations of sexual assault and harassment that abruptly ended…
One of Los Angeles’ most iconic eateries was forced to close its doors for a few days, due to a nasty “vermin infestation.” Jitlada, the iconic Sunset Boulevard Southern Thai restaurant that was a favorite of Anthony Bourdain and Jonathan Gold, was forced to close briefly by the Los Angeles…
It was senior night at Springboro High School in Ohio. But those in attendance weren’t basking in the thrill of a 7-6 walk-off win over Troy. They were focused on a radio broadcast playing from the press box sound system. It was Springboro grad A.J. Ewing getting his first major…
Jamie Foxx may be one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but at home, he’s just dad. The Oscar winner has spent decades discussing life with his daughters, Corinne and Anelise. (Foxx shares Corinne with ex Connie Kline and Anelise with ex Kristin Grannis.) News broke in May 2026 that Foxx is…
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