DOJ ramps up criminal probe into Alaska’s ‘Decoy Dan’, preps grand jury subpoenas

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has dramatically escalated its investigation into the Alaska Senate race and will issue dozens of new grand jury subpoenas on Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter. The subpoenas will seek information about efforts to recruit a candidate with the same name as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. The escalation comes in the wake of a damning New York Times report about the scheme, which was reported to involve Democratic campaign officials. Democratic candidate Mary Peltola was also aware of the efforts, the report said. Prosecutors are exploring whether to bring charges alleging a…

SoCal saloon named California’s ‘best hole in the wall’ for comfort food

At this charming California restaurant, the Wild West never ended. Western-themed eatery Descanso Junction Restaurant has been named the best hole-in-the-wall for comfort food in California by The Takeout. The roadside restaurant is located along Southern California’s State Route 79, just a 40-minute drive east of beachy San Diego. Sign…

Exclusive | Conservative groups warn letting AI giants ‘recklessly crawl the internet’ would jeopardize news outlets, national security: court filing

Conservative groups are urging a Manhattan federal court not to allow AI giants to ‘recklessly crawl the internet’ without compensating news outlets and other content providers — warning that it could create an information monopoly and even jeopardize national security, The Post has learned. The Center for American Rights, a…

Exclusive | California sanctuary cities ignored nearly 9K ICE detainers — freeing violent criminals: report

A blistering congressional report is accusing Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders in California’s biggest cities of letting violent criminals run free — while ignoring nearly 9,000 requests from federal immigration authorities. The GOP’s new 22-page House Judiciary Committee report, obtained exclusively by The California Post, paints a startling picture…

The  million question surrounding Luis Robert Jr.’s Mets future

The Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. gamble could be coming to an unceremonious end — but only if someone is willing to pay for it. Robert was placed on waivers Saturday, The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed, giving him 48 hours to potentially land with a contender and still be eligible for…

The five men to watch at most wide-open US Open in years

Five men to watch at this year’s U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows. Alexander Zverev Zverev is ranked second in the world, and seeded first in Flushing, thanks to Jannik Sinner withdrawing with a knee injury. He might also be the most in-form contender, 18-2 in majors this year. After breaking through…

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