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…
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The Senate advanced a long-stalled Russia sanctions bill Tuesday that was championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham just hours after his funeral service in Washington. In an 86-12 vote, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 – named in honor of the South Carolina Republican…
Texans fans just got news they’ve been waiting months to hear: Tank Dell is back. The wideout wasn’t on the Texans list of physically unable to perform players, meaning he’s cleared for football activity and will be ready for the start of training camp. After suffering a torn ACL, LCL…
Aaron Rodgers was given the blessing of his wife, Brittani, to return for his final NFL season. “I talked to the wife and she said, ‘You can do one more year,’” Rodgers, 42, told reporters at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp on Tuesday, July 28. “I said, ‘Well, we’ll see if…
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Tuesday that she will defy a Justice Department request for information about the identities of the 6,600 non-citizens who were erroneously registered to vote in the Garden State. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, had demanded the names,…
CHICAGO — By now, Spencer Jones is something of a trade deadline veteran. And as a longtime top prospect in an organization that is almost always buying, he gets it, with rumors involving his name in potential trade packages constantly swirling at this time of year. This year is no…
Marcello Hernandez is addressing those viral rumors Paige DeSorbo cheated on then-boyfriend Craig Conover with the SNL star. “She said, ‘People are saying I cheated on my boyfriend with you,’” Hernandez, 28, said during a Monday, July 27, appearance on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, reading text messages he…
Two California Democrats have have called on Congress to slam the brakes on Hollywood-style AI campaign ads just as they become the norm for political campaigns. US Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Fremont) on Monday reintroduced the “AI Ads Act,” which is seeking to ban the fraudulent use…
Forget grapes — it’s all about agave now. As California’s staple wine industry grapples with declining consumer demand in an oversaturated industry, with the grape market hitting a less-than-sweet snag, wine grape farmers are increasingly turning towards growing agave — a group of spiky succulents known for producing syrups and…
Jets quarterback Geno Smith said he hated that he potentially caused a distraction for his team with several run-ins with police this offseason. Smith opened up his press conference on Tuesday with a statement. “I want to start by saying I really feel like coming out of OTAs, I felt…
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Iran attempted a “surprise attack” against US forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, firing several ballistic missiles that were all intercepted, US Central Command said. “At 5:45 p.m. ET today, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces…
Cracker Barrel plans to cover outgoing CEO Julie Felss Masino’s security costs and pay her millions in exit fees following the chain’s disastrous rebrand attempt last year, according to reports. The Southern dining chain will continue paying an unspecified amount for Masino’s protection for as long as the board deems…
The most important football the Los Angeles Rams will play this summer won’t be in a joint scrimmage, televised preseason game, or their ‘Battle of LA’ against the Chargers at SoFi Stadium. It will happen on anonymous practice fields beneath the heavy Southern California sun, when Matthew Stafford breaks the…
Weill Cornell Medicine agreed to pay more than $1 billion in civil settlements after former urologist Darius Paduch was convicted of sexual abuse. It was revealed how much the hospital was paying in an official admission that the group was aware of Paduch’s troubling behavior for several years, according to…
A nonprofit is demanding a federal investigation into Minnesota’s upcoming rollout of transgender dolls designed to teach kids “about the different options that exist for who they can be.” Defending Education, a conservative-aligned group that has filed lawsuits against transgender policies in schools, filed a complaint with the Department of…
Hold the bacon. Over 12,000 pounds of the pork product from Canada have been recalled after federal regulators slapped it with their highest-risk alert. The US Department of Agriculture issued the recall affecting product from Maple Leaf Foods of Mississauga, Ontario, on grounds it never underwent “import reinspection into the…
The flames are not the only thing wreaking havoc. As public awareness of the steadily increasing number of wildfires — such as the recent Dove Fire in downtown Sonora near Yosemite National Park that has forced mandatory evacuations, and the recent Ontario wildfires that prompted an Air Quality Health Advisory…
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. The WNBA season resumes with post-All-Star break action on Tuesday. New users looking to place some wagers can use the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST26 to earn…
The death certificate for Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck’s mother reveals new details about her cancer battle and final days following her death at age 83. Chris Affleck died from cardiopulmonary arrest, according to the certificate exclusively obtained by Us on Tuesday, July 28. Other conditions leading to her death…
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At various points across Tuesday and Wednesday night, Giancarlo Stanton stood in the Yankees dugout…
