DHS probe finds Corey Lewandowski may have improperly awarded government contracts – could face criminal referral: report 

Former Special Government Employee Corey Lewandowski could be facing a criminal referral amid a federal watchdog’s investigation into Department of Homeland contracting during fired former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s tenure, according to a report.  The DHS Office of Inspector General’s (DHS OIG) has found evidence Lewandowski may have been involved in improperly awarding DHS contracts and is weighing sending a referral to the Justice Department for potential prosecution, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.  The probe is ongoing, and a referral isn’t imminent, the outlet noted.  DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who was tapped by President Trump in March to…

Inside Erling Haaland’s quiet life with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen

Erling Haaland has spent the World Cup looking like EA Sports built a novelty Viking player and maxed out every slider. Norway’s 6-foot-5 goal machine has become one of the tournament’s biggest attractions, scoring in bunches, bulldozing defenses and helping push Norway deeper into the tournament than ever before. But…

Dems borrow GOP playbook with sweeping ‘Project 2029’ agenda

Democrats are taking a page from the conservative playbook. A new initiative, dubbed Project 2029, is rolling out an ambitious policy agenda designed to give the party a ready-made governing blueprint if Democrats reclaim the White House in the 2028 election — mirroring the role the Heritage Foundation-backed Project 2025…

Lakers should be all-in on Jonathan Kuminga — but at the right price

LAS VEGAS — It’s no secret that the Lakers are pursuing unrestricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga.  And at this point, it’s clear that Kuminga would like to be a Laker.  But the two sides aren’t close on an agreement because the Lakers’ lastest offer isn’t what Kuminga’s side is…

Suns whip Warriors to clinch No. 8 seed and first-round test vs. Thunder

PHOENIX — Jalen Green scored 36 points, Devin Booker added 20 and the Phoenix Suns locked down Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, winning 111-96 in the NBA’s play-in tournament Friday night. The Suns took the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will face the defending…

FBI Director Kash Patel threatens to sue The Atlantic over ‘categorically false’ report alleging excessive drinking

FBI Director Kash Patel threatened to file a lawsuit against The Atlantic Friday over a “categorically false and defamatory” report alleging “bouts of excessive drinking” have negatively impacted his leadership of the bureau.  The “hit piece,” as Patel’s lawyer described the story, claims the FBI director’s “conspicuous inebriation and unexplained…

Knicks need best versions of Miles McBride, Landry Shamet for long playoff run

Miles McBride and Landry Shamet share so much in common.  They are two of the Knicks’ three most important bench players, with Mitchell Robinson being the other. They are two of the Knicks’ best 3-point shooters and point-of-attack defenders. Both, though it’s not their natural position, can handle point-guard duties…

AOC publicly humiliates her former aide running for Nancy Pelosi’s seat

A potential Nancy Pelosi successor who has incessantly bragged of his ties to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suffered a public humiliation after the progressive Dem darling declined to endorse him in a video interview. Ocasio-Cortez was cornered by a reporter for Drop Site and asked about her opinion of Saikat Chabrakarti, who…

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