Biden-appointed judge blocks Trump immigration policy which suspended visa processing from 75 countries

A federal judge in New York has vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration deemed likely to require public assistance in the United States. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, set aside the policy Friday as “contrary to law and in excess of statutory authority.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by issuing the policy, which “runs afoul” of the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating “the refusal of visas to eligible applicants without…

Dodgers have competition atop The Post’s latest MLB Power Rankings

Each week, the California Post will power rank MLB’s 30 teams and check in on one intriguing awards race. Records as of Saturday morning: 1) Brewers (80-49) Last week, we dropped the previously top-ranked Brewers below several teams (including the Dodgers). So, right on cue, they turned around and won…

The simple fixes conservatives say could make life cheaper in America

As Americans continue to feel the squeeze from high housing, food and energy costs, affordability has emerged as a defining issue ahead of November’s midterm elections, with both parties under pressure to show voters they can bring down the cost of living. Now, a new report from the conservative group…

Crypto basher Rep. Rashida Tlaib stashes savings in Ethereum, Bitcoin:  disclosures

“Squad” member Rep. Rashida Tlaib has voted against major crypto legislation in Congress but doesn’t mind holding digital currencies Bitcoin and Ethereum in her $1.2 million retirement account, according to her latest financial disclosure. The Michigan Democrat’s Charles Schwab retirement account includes up to $15,000 in the Grayscale Ethereum Staking…

Dave Portnoy’s theory why Pizza Hut’s wild name change is a genius move

The “One Bite” pizza reviewer and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy threw his support behind Yum! Brands’ campaign to temporarily rebrand Pizza Hut, praising the pizza chain’s strategic marketing move as “brilliant” while pitching company executives on directing advertising dollars toward Barstool Sports during football season. “At first, I didn’t…

Patrick Ewing joins Wizards staff as an assistant coach

Patrick Ewing is returning to coaching after serving as an ambassador for the Knicks the last two seasons. The legendary forward who remains one of the greatest Knicks players ever — present throughout their recent championship run and parade, too — has joined the Wizards staff as an assistant coach,…

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