GOP braces for mad dash to push conservative bills through Congress before Dem takeover

WASHINGTON — Now that the clock is ticking on the GOP’s slim majority in Congress, Republicans are scrambling to push through as much of their conservative agenda as possible before Democrats storm to power in January. Top of the agenda will be preventing the Dec. 11 government shutdown, attempting to pass the so-called “reconciliation 3.0” package to plus up the Pentagon’s budget, and confirming President Trump’s nominees. But Republican leadership will be grappling with an unruly House majority that has deadlocked on agenda items this year and likely struggles with attendance due to the blow to morale from the midterms.…

Lakers rookie in awe of franchise superstar’s scoring ability

SACRAMENTO — Heat superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made his feelings on Luka Dončić clear when he referred to the Lakers superstar as possibly the greatest scorer in NBA history. And consider the Lakers’ youngest player just as impressed with how his teammate has opened the 2026-27 season.  Cameron Carr watched Dončić…

Far-left tees up AOC for 2028 presidential run after midterm blue wave

WASHINGTON — Lefty efforts to recruit “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for a 2028 presidential run are gaining steam on the heels of the Democrats’ blowout midterm victory. “Tuesday made the waters a lot warmer for AOC to run,” Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, told The…

California Chick-fil-A closure scare as job cuts announced

They’re not chicken-ing out. A Southern California Chick-fil-A location appeared poised to shut up shop by the end of the year — an untasty move that would have impacted nearly 100 employees. The outlet at 2040 N. Rose Ave. in Oxnard was scheduled to close by Dec. 31, according to a…

Dems eye targets for sweeping investigations of the ‘Trump Crime Family’ after midterms blowout

WASHINGTON — Democrats are prepping aggressive investigations into the “Trump Crime Family” and will use their newfound subpoena power to attempt to drag President Trump’s inner circle before Congress. Hours after their party’s blowout victories in the 2026 midterms, incoming Democratic leaders of House investigative committees name-dropped their intended targets,…

Miami star Malachi Toney’s status in doubt for massive Notre Dame matchup

Miami’s Malachi Toney may miss Saturday’s massive game against Notre Dame.  ESPN reported Wednesday that the star wide receiver is “uncertain” to play with an injured ankle.  “Toney is expected to press and attempt to play, given the magnitude of the game,” college football insider Pete Thamel wrote on X. …

Holiday-hating Francesca Hong loses to David Crowley in Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary

WASHINGTON — Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly upset Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday night, despite polls showing Hong in front by double-digits in the final stretch before polling day. Crowley’s campaign said the 37-year-old state legislator and member of the Democratic Socialists of America…

Jets 53-man prediction: The intrigue for a mostly settled roster

The Jets are ready to open up the preseason Friday against the Buccaneers, and we’ll get a better idea of how the pieces of the puzzle fit together after that. It is sometimes difficult to get a read on how players are being evaluated during training-camp practices because you never…

Diagnostic dilemma: Doctors performed surgery to remove a mass in a woman’s gut ‪—‬ and a bug-like creature immediately jumped out

The patient: An 82-year-old woman in Bologna, ItalyThe symptoms: The woman was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain that had worsened over the previous four days. The symptom was accompanied by constipation and episodes of nausea and vomiting.What happened next: During a physical examination, doctors found that the patient’s…

Nancy Pelosi drops big hint on Gavin Newsom’s White House plans

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may have let the cat out of the bag on Gavin Newsom’s White House ambitions, gushing over the California governor as “hardworking” and “responsible” before hinting his White House run is a matter of when, not if. The soon-to-retire Pelosi was pressed during a Politico…

California’s High-Speed Rail line could be broke by end of 2027

California’s bullet train could have a new end point: Brokeville, USA. The state’s beleaguered high-speed rail line is once again careening toward a financial cliff, as a new report — delivered last month to Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators — says the project could run out of cash by the…

Nate Lavender has ‘proven himself out here’ in overhauled Mets bullpen

ATLANTA — Nate Lavender’s early returns have left the biggest impression on Mets officials just over a week since the bullpen was overhauled.  The lefty entered Tuesday with three scoreless outings in as many appearances, spanning 3 ¹/₃ innings, with only one hit allowed and five strikeouts. Lavender has joined…

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