WASHINGTON — President Trump defended his White House renovations during a time of economic turmoil as necessary for keeping the 233-year old building upright, claiming in a new interview that the executive mansion was “actually dangerous.” “It was just a disgraceful dump. The doors were falling off. The locks were broken. And I said, ‘I got to fix it.’ And I do that better than anybody else,” the president told Time magazine of his work. Trump also told his interviewers that the Secret Service wanted to tear down the Oval Office, although he didn’t explain why. “I see the Secret Service…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments in a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s practice of indefinitely detaining migrants who allegedly crossed the border illegally. In the past, accused illegal immigrants were often granted a hearing before a judge about their detention, but President Trump had been keen…
The average long-term US mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in nearly three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.28% from 7.03% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday, the biggest leap in several years. A year ago, the average rate was 6.34%. It…
Scientists have created the most accurate atomic clock ever made — and it could literally redefine the second.Researchers recently unveiled the record-breaking device, which uses the vibration of atoms of an element called lutetium to precisely measure each microsecond. It is accurate up to 19 decimal places — a 41%…
Congratulations are in order for Victor Cruz. The former Giants receiver and DJ Orange Calderon were married in a civil ceremony in New York City on Thursday, The Post can confirm. Celebrity jeweler Greg Yuna shared Instagram photos of the newlyweds outside the courthouse. They drove away in white Rolls…
The world’s smallest crocodiles use a sneak attack to hunt bats in hellish underground caves filled with poop, a new video reveals.The footage of the never-before-seen behavior was captured for the upcoming National Geographic series “Africa: Earth’s Wild Home” and offers a rare glimpse into the lives of Gabon’s mysterious…
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Some Maxxinistas may have to become Marshallistas. Retailers are having trouble keeping doors open and lights on as high costs and low foot traffic remain a problem across the board. Recently, major players like Nordstrom, Saks and Macy’s have all been forced to shut locations. T.J. Maxx is the latest…
WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is adamant that he will remain in charge of upper chamber Democrats following next month’s midterms — and has issued an inflammatory warning that Republicans could attempt to “steal the election.” “I am running for re-election for leader,” Schumer insisted to Politico in…
Victoria’s Secret allegedly showed nearly all of a model’s face in an Instagram perfume ad after agreeing to keep her unrecognizable — then pulled the post without paying her extra, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles federal court. Sydney Roper claims the lingerie giant hired her as an…
We’re learning more about the super-effective “triple-G” weight loss drug retatrutide. The drug, the first of its kind to target three metabolic receptors (GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon), is nearing the end of clinical trials and is expected to be submitted to the FDA for approval early next year. People are…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. An unexpected battle for first place in the AFC North takes center stage Thursday night when the Browns host the Steelers in Cleveland. The…
HBO Max just sent out the invites to the streaming party of the year. The Invite, the critically acclaimed A24 drama starring Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz, is set to debut on October 23, but that’s just one of many great new movies and shows the…
A California delivery contractor is shutting down its South Gate operation, putting 106 workers out of a job as a state filing shows just 59 calendar days between the notice date and the workers’ scheduled final day.Capstone Delivery Inc. notified California’s Employment Development Department that its operation at 9350 Rayo…
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn sued former special counsel Jack Smith and the Justice Department in Tennessee federal court Wednesday, charging that the prosecutor wrongfully obtained her call logs during his investigation into President Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election outcome. Blackburn’s lawsuit, filed in Nashville, accuses Smith of “gross abuse…
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Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on September 30, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Ben Affleck spoke publicly for the first time about the deaths of his parents, Chris and Timothy, saying on the “Streets We Grew Up On”…
WASHINGTON — Republicans have a surprising, yet slim advantage over Democrats on cost-of-living issues with “swing” voters in eight critical states, a grassroots survey by a right-leaning group found. When asked which party is more likely to bring costs down, respondents favored Republicans narrowly over Democrats, 44% to 39%, with…
Like most four-and-a-half-year-olds, Lev Bielski loves playing with his big sister, spelling his favorite pastime “pool” on the letter board, and cuddling with his parents on movie nights. But it’s been a long journey for the golden-haired “surfer bro” who loves splashing in the water at surf camp and trying…
Turns out, Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury is not the only complicating factor in his uncertain status as a pitcher. Speaking to reporters for the first time in almost three weeks on Tuesday night, Ohtani revealed that his right bicep is also not 100% at the moment. Manager Dave Roberts added…
Newly released police body cam footage is giving new insight into the moments before, during and immediately after retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. “Is it possible to call my parents just to tell them that I’m not dead?” a handcuffed Romo,…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, is demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., prove he is fit to continue serving in Congress after a lengthy hospital stay or resign from office. In a letter to McConnell, the governor urged the 84-year-old senator to directly address the people of Kentucky about his ability…
Science word of the day: AllelePronunciation: Ah-LEEL’What it means: Genes contain the instructions for the various proteins that determine traits, such as eye color or blood type. An allele is a specific variant of a gene. Alleles come in pairs, one from each parent. Some are dominant, meaning that copy…
WASHINGTON — Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber’s start against the Washington Nationals was anything but a walk in the park. The former Cy Young Award winner issued walks to six of the nine batters he faced — including three with the bases loaded — before departing after two-thirds of an inning…
Amanda Batula broke down exactly what led to her and Kyle Cooke’s sexless marriage — and eventual split — on the In the City reunion. “I was depressed. Depression will do that. That was part of it,” Amanda, 34, shared on the Tuesday, July 28, episode of the hit Bravo…
WASHINGTON — President Trump has his new director of national intelligence. The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jay Clayton to the top spy position (DNI) in a 51-47 party-line vote, ending more than a month of temporary leadership atop the intelligence community and handing the former Wall Street regulator one of…
CHICAGO — Carlos Lagrange may still be a long shot to impact the Yankees this season — assuming he is not traded in the next week — but his progress from a shoulder injury has at least kept the door open. The top pitching prospect, who was diagnosed with a…
Elon Musk is criticizing Anne Hathaway for a 2018 speech she gave in support of the gay and trans community. “She’s just a marionette. Whoever wrote her speech is the real douchebag,” Musk, 55, wrote via X on Sunday, July 26, in response to marketing professor Gad Saad’s brutal critique…
WASHINGTON — Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci enlisted the help of “media friends” and former President Barack Obama to beat back allegations in 2021 that his agency funded painful experiments on beagle puppies who were later euthanized, according to records recently released…
The Twins have a very clear direction heading into next week’s trade deadline. General manager Jeremy Zoll made sure of that on Tuesday. Zoll told reporters in no uncertain terms that the Twins would be buyers ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Monday, with Minnesota sitting a half-game back…
Ant Anstead sparked an A-list romance with Renée Zellweger following his split from Christina Haack and the pair are still going strong. Anstead and Haack, who share son Hudson, were married for nearly two years before they announced their separation in September 2020. Anstead didn’t stay single for long, as…
Ruby Rippey, an ex-lover of Gavin Newson and at one time his close aide, admitted to a humiliating mistake she made during her first night in bed with him. Rippey, who was married to Newsom’s close friend and top aide at the time Alex Tourk, said she ended up with…
LOS ANGELES — Breanna Stewart drained a 3-pointer at the top of the key, turned and slapped Sabrina Ionescu’s hand so loud it echoed through Crypto.com Arena. The Liberty, led by Stewart and Ionescu, silenced the Sparks for the moment. Stewart’s shot with 3:33 left in the fourth punctuated a…
Rebecca Luna‘s daughter, Maya Findlay, is addressing the TikTok personality’s death by medical aid following a battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. “Homesick for my mom who will never exist in this lifetime again,” Findlay wrote in a Sunday, July 26, TikTok video. The clip included a screen recording of a…
The picture said it all. Vice President JD Vance looked “tense” when he posed next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump during the former’s visit to the White House on Tuesday, according to a body language expert. Vance, an ardent skeptic of US interventionism abroad and advocate…
A Clay Holmes showcase appeared to go according to plan. The recovering Mets right-hander, who is likely to be used as trade bait by Monday, completed four scoreless innings with Low-A St. Lucie on Tuesday night in what was his second and likely final rehab start. Holmes, who maxed out…
A Minnesota woman was arrested after she allegedly tortured a young child for 17 months by forcing them to do several punishments and refusing to feed them. Paula Jo McCallister has been accused of forcing the child to “go on the wall” and standing with their feet and nose to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday vowed to visit New York in September despite “hate-spewing” Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s call for his arrest for alleged war crimes in Gaza. “First of all, I’m going to New York,” Netanyahu said in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, when asked…
It may be over for J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota. On “Get Up” Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter discussed the Vikings quarterback situation and said that when a franchise legend in Adam Thielen says the starting job is likely Kyler Murray’s, that’s likely going to be the truth. “When Adam Thielen…
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At various points across Tuesday and Wednesday night, Giancarlo Stanton stood in the Yankees dugout…
