Gavin Newsom launches unhinged rant distancing himsel from wiretapper Alexis Podesta

Gov. Gavin Newsom unleashed a defensive social media tirade Friday, lashing out at President Trump, the Justice Department and The California Post after reporting highlighted political ties between FBI informant Alexis Podesta and the California governor. In a lengthy X post by the Governor’s Press Office, the administration accused “MAGA bootlickers” of spreading “false information” while insisting there is “no evidence” connecting Newsom to the federal corruption investigation that ensnared his former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, in part due to Podesta wearing a wire, according to Williamson’s attorney. The governor’s office’s post struck a notably aggressive tone, describing the…

England hotel in Mexico protected by security ahead of World Cup clash

England and Mexico square off in the Round of 16 Sunday, but the highly-anticipated match has already resulted in quite the theatrics. According to several reports, England’s hotel in Mexico City is under heavy security with police, riot shields and road blocks in place amid concerns over local fans attempting…

Pavel Dorofeyev embracing ‘privilege’ of helping Rangers in retool

Pavel Dorofeyev had spent plenty of time in the Tri-State Area before he put pen to paper on a seven-year, $77 million deal with the Rangers last month.  Since beginning his transition into a full-time NHL role in 2022, the Russian wing has trained with Ben Prentiss in Stamford, Conn.,…

Yosemite begged to make major change as chaos reigns over park

America’s crown jewel of national parks has lost its sparkle. California democratic senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff fired off a scathing letter to the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service this week, warning that the decision to scrap Yosemite National Park‘s reservation system has created pure…

Dodgers Post podcast: Roki Sasaki is running out of excuses

What to make of Roki Sasaki’s latest implosion? That’s what California Post baseball writers Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris discuss on the latest episode of the Dodgers Post podcast. Concerns continue to grow after Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki was obliterated by the Padres — MLB’s worst offense — on Thursday…

Yankees vs. Twins prediction: MLB Friday picks, odds

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 Yankees open a weekend series against the Twins on Friday night in The Bronx, and they will do so with one of their…

Shohei Ohtani snaps slump as Dodgers take heavyweight series from Cubs

As the defending two-time champions, the Dodgers don’t exactly need litmus tests. Still, this weekend gave them a chance to size up one of their biggest fellow National League contenders — and reaffirm their own status as MLB’s foremost World Series threat once again. After dropping a Friday night series…

Eric Swalwell’s first-class flights led to mind-blowing tab

Eric Swalwell spent years living the high life with campaign donors’ money as a U.S. congressman, staying in five-star hotels and racking up huge bills on fancy dinners and booze. But his luxurious lifestyle also extended to the friendly skies. A former staffer told The Post that Swalwell — whose…

Lakers’ Bronny James making most of playing time in NBA playoffs

HOUSTON — To Lakers coach JJ Redick, what mattered most about Bronny James’ first career NBA playoff points, a pull-up 3-pointer to give the Lakers a 50-40 lead midway through the second quarter of their Game 3 victory over the Rockets, wasn’t that James made the shot.  It was the…

Mets’ bats flatline in ugly loss to Rockies in Game 1 of doubleheader

Saturday’s rain didn’t provide relief for the Mets’ stench. Left to play a doubleheader Sunday against the equally uninspiring Rockies, manager Carlos Mendoza’s crew flatlined in a 3-1 Game 1 loss at Citi Field that gave the Mets a series defeat. The Mets, who managed only four hits, took a…

Crisis-mode Napa Valley chiefs launch major shift to save industry

Napa Valley officials and business leaders are rolling out a major shift in how visitors experience wine country as declining sales and changing consumer habits put pressure on the industry. The region, long known for high-end, reservation-only tastings at vineyard estates, is moving towards a more accessible model centered in…

3 New Netflix Movies to Watch in April 2026, Ranked by IMDb Rating

Netflix has an unusually heavy lineup of horror movies slated for April 2026, even if they may seem a little out of season. Thankfully, there is some much-needed variety among the films despite their shared genre and near-simultaneous launch on Netflix. To narrow things down, the Watch With Us team…

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