WASHINGTON — Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, demanding a court order that would require officials to preserve records from investigations that he says are targeting him. Brennan said in the lawsuit that the records would be essential for him to mount a defense on vindictive prosecution grounds in the event of a future indictment brought by the Republican administration. “To fully consider those motions, the reviewing judge would need to scrutinize the motivations of the Justice Department officials who directed, oversaw, or undertook those actions to determine whether they violated Director Brennan’s rights, and specifically whether…
A rescue spacecraft is speeding toward a NASA telescope to prevent it from falling into Earth’s atmosphere.The first-of-its-kind mission launched at 5:09 a.m. EDT (0909 GMT) Thursday (July 2) from the Marshall Islands, carrying a robot-arm spacecraft named Link into the sky aboard a modified Lockheed Martin L-1011 airliner. In…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Damned if they don’t keep checking off boxes and breaking down doors. The door the U.S. men’s national team busted down Wednesday night in a nervy 2-0 Round of 32 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup was the heaviest door it’s encountered in years —…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have a “whimsical” evening planned for friends and family when they reportedly tie the knot in New York City, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. An insider says that the engaged couple have dreamt up a celebration inspired by fairytales, which have been a recurring…
A Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker says he was kicked off the floor of the state’s House of Representatives for wearing an American flag-themed suit jacket ahead of the country’s 250th birthday. Rep. Eric Davanzo was baffled Tuesday when Speaker Rep. Joanna McClinton ruled that his choice of attire went against the…
Gilmore Girls fans are still coming to terms with the show being removed from Netflix — but where will it be available instead? Netflix broke the news in June 2026 by taking to X with a statement that read, “It’s a show? It’s a lifestyle. It’s a religion.” The post…
WASHINGTON — GOP contenders who were lagging behind their Democratic rivals in campaign fundraising are poised to see a cash infusion thanks to a Supreme Court ruling Tuesday that will allow Republicans to buy up airspace at discounted rates in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms. The Supreme Court’s decision…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Folarin Balogun has no option to appeal the red card that left him suspended for the U.S. men’s national team’s Round of 16 match against Belgium, meaning the USMNT needs to plan for life without its star striker. Article 66.4 of FIFA’s regulations states that, “A…
Love Island USA‘s Jen Terry has surprised audiences with how candid she has been about her personal life. Love Island USA originally premiered in the U.K. in 2002 before it expanded worldwide with various spinoffs, including Love Island USA on Peacock. The series follows a different group of singles every…
President Trump on Wednesday talked with an AI-powered hologram of former President Theodore Roosevelt. “Do you consider the Panama Canal your greatest achievement?” Trump asked the ghostly image at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. “The canal stands as one of my proudest battles, no question. But greatness…
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Sometimes the loudest player on the pitch is the quietest player on the team. For 81 minutes, U.S. midfielder Malik Tillman had covered nearly every blade of grass. He did what he has done throughout this World Cup: chase, press, recover possession and stitch together the…
The late Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek’s widow, Kimberly, joined a slew of stars in supporting influencer Nara Smith amid her 2-year-old daughter’s cancer battle. “Honoring you and your fortitude as you have embarked on the unimaginable journey that cancer is,” Kimberly, 44, commented on Smith’s Instagram post…
The city of Columbus, Ohio, home to one of the largest Somali populations in the United States, is facing backlash on social media over a now-deleted post celebrating the raising of the Somali flag. “Happy Somali Independence Day!” The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department posted on X on Wednesday. “As we celebrate the…
PHOENIX — Finally, the Giants’ luck started to turn in the fifth inning Wednesday night. All series, San Francisco batters had consistently made hard contact against Diamondbacks pitchers but had little to show for it — nothing at all, if we’re talking about wins and losses. But then, Heliot Ramos…
Taylor Frankie Paul is trying to get back to neutral after ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen called 911 alleging she violated their protection order amid their contentious custody battle. A source close to Taylor, 32, exclusively tells Us Weekly that they believe Dakota, 33, is allegedly “ using and abusing the system…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche shot back at California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s claims of political targeting by the Department of Justice in the top prosecutor’s first public remarks on the matter. Blanche said at a Wednesday news conference that he could not comment on any pending investigations, but he did…
Conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson intends to start a new political party after disavowing President Trump and the Republican Party over the Iran war. “I’m going to help build a third party,” Carlson said in an interview with the Columbia Journalism Review published Wednesday. “There should be a good-faith effort to…
TORONTO — Carson Benge cleared the fence in the eighth inning Wednesday, ensuring the Mets wouldn’t conclude their trip to Canada by getting shut out. It was an offensive highlight for the Mets, but more importantly, it showed continued progress for the rookie Benge, who reached double digits with his…
Kim Kardashian is leaving little to the imagination. Kardashian, 45, took to Instagram on Tuesday, June 30, to show off her toned figure in an itty-bitty Micro Bralette from her latest Skims drop. While striking a pose, Kardashian stunned in a cheetah-print set featuring tiny triangle cups that barely covered…
President Trump shouldn’t waste time chasing a final Iran deal — and instead prepare Americans for resuming military operations by targeting Tehran’s economic lifeline, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg told The Post. “[We should be telling Americans] the fight’s not over. It’s going to take a day or two —…
Jaylen Brown may have to say sorry to Joel Embiid for comments he made on a Twitch stream this offseason, now that the two will be teammates in Philadelphia. Following the news that Brown was being traded to the 76ers as part of a blockbuster deal that sent Paul George…
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island star Liz McGraw is shutting down rumors about her exit from the show after one season. “It’s fascinating to me how everyone assumes my reason for leaving involves being afraid of ‘skeletons’ …’jail,’ etc.,” Liz, 56, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, July…
A coalition of blue states and jurisdictions is suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements designed to prevent fraud, arguing the policy unlawfully restricts access to health care coverage. The lawsuit, filed by at least 25 states and the District of Columbia, alleges the newly implemented Interim Final…
When the Knicks faced the 76ers in the playoffs two years ago, Josh Hart was a pivotal factor in the series. In large stretches, Philadelphia used Joel Embiid on Hart, daring him to shoot from the perimeter, and Hart shot a robust 43.6 percent from distance on 6.2 attempts per…
Each year, the annual Met Gala encourages Hollywood’s finest to make an unforgettable appearance that coincides with the theme of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. From “Camp: Notes on Fashion” in 2019 to “Punk: Chaos to Couture” in 2013, stars bring their A-game to the fundraiser. Outrageous looks…
Pistons fans got in one final dig at the Magic as their side blew out Orlando in Game 7 of the first round of the NBA playoffs, specifically getting a shot in at Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. At one point during the 116-94 Pistons win on Sunday, fans…
Former New York City mayor and President Donald Trump supporter Rudy Giuliani is reportedly in critical condition at an unnamed Florida hospital. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak,”…
Gary Cohen broke out the dictionary to find a way to describe the incredible catch made by Carson Benge in the ninth inning of Sunday’s Mets’ 5-1 win over the Angels. The SNY broadcaster called the diving catch a “pulchritudinous play” on air as broadcast partner Todd Zeile looked as…
Former Boy Meets World producer David Kendall has died. He was 68. “To say that David Kendall was instrumental in the creation of Boy Meets World would be an understatement,” a statement shared via the official “Pod Meets World” Instagram account read on Saturday, May 2. “He directed, wrote and…
A new book may change the narrative around one controversial piece of Caitlin Clark’s history. In 2024, Clark was named the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year winner and was delivered the news in a phone call from commissioner Cathy Engelbert, though next year’s winner, Paige Bueckers, was informed of the…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If gingham represented one season, it would be spring. It’s only appropriate that the pretty print makes its way into your wardrobe this time of year. From easy-going tops and…
Democrats are sounding the alarm over Kamala Harris running for president again — saying she should have settled for being California governor. The former vice president has been warned if she enters the 2028 White House race she will face a “real burden” of defending her past failings in DC.…
At least publicly, Mitchell Robinson isn’t holding a grudge against Joel Embiid. When the Knicks and the 76ers met in the playoffs two years ago, Embiid’s flagrant foul, in which he grabbed Robinson’s left leg while he was airborne, eventually cut Robinson’s postseason short. Then-teammate Donte DiVincenzo called it a…
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet looked loved up while out and about in New York City ahead of the 2026 Met Gala. In a video obtained by Us Weekly on Sunday, May 3, Chalamet, 30, was seen standing beside a car door as Jenner, 28, stepped out of the vehicle.…
A political influencer is telling supporters of LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt the best way to help his victory is to vote for Mayor Karen Bass next month — and critics are torching her argument as “insane.” Samantha Ettus, a self-described best-selling author and commentator, has been posting multiple videos…
ST. LOUIS — For the last two weeks, the Dodgers hadn’t felt good. Both at the plate and behind the scenes. Starting with last month’s trip to Denver, the club’s lineup had been in a rut, averaging barely four runs per game during a 5-9 skid that derailed their hot…
Country music’s biggest names are gearing up for the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards. The 61st annual awards show is moving from Texas to Las Vegas for the Sunday, May 17, ceremony. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to return to MGM Grand for the 61st ACM Awards next May,…
An eerie doomsday music video depicting California as a dystopian state of corruption and failed political policies has gone viral on social media. The video, posted by Miguel Fornia on X and shared by Elon Musk, has already garnered over 37 million views. To the cover of “California Dreamin’” by…
Talles Magno was set to make his first MLS start in nearly three years. That was until some “calf trouble” forced him out of New York City FC’s starting lineup on Sunday, shortly before kickoff, in what would become a 2-0 loss to D.C. United, as NYCFC’s season continued to…
Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets’ son, Brandon Sheets, has broken his silence after his father died at age 67. “My heart is so broken. I love you, Dad, and I will do my best to live in your honor and respect our family,” Brandon wrote via Instagram on Thursday, April…
Food and grocery delivery apps would be required to provide users with all fees up front and be barred from surveillance pricing under a new bill championed by Rep. Dan Goldman. Goldman (D-NY) argues that the Promoting Real-time Information on Cost Expenditure (PRICE) Act would make it easier for consumers…
McDonald’s is quietly ending the era of self-serve soda fountains nationwide. The shift, years in the making, is part of a broader effort by McDonald’s to modernize its restaurants, reduce labor and maintenance demands, and adapt to changing consumer habits that increasingly favor takeout, delivery and drive-thru service over dining in. The company…
Health officials are raising urgent concerns as syphilis infections surge across the United States, with several California counties reporting particularly alarming rates. Public health leaders say the spike mirrors trends not seen in decades, prompting renewed calls for widespread testing — especially among sexually active individuals and pregnant women, KTLA5…
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