Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy teases ‘unprecedented fraud crackdown’ announcement with DHS, DOJ

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy on Sunday teased an upcoming announcement about the Trump administration’s fraud crackdown. In a post on X, Duffy said there would be “unprecedented fraud crackdown” announcement on Monday. “TOMORROW: UNPRECEDENTED FRAUD CRACKDOWN,” the secretary wrote. In the post, he also tagged Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Justice and the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, suggesting a multi-department effort targeting fraud. Duffy did not disclose details of the announcement, including when or where it will take place, what type of fraud will be discussed or whether…

The Yankees needed Will Warren Sunday — and he delivered

The Yankees were playing an eighth game in seven days. There is a transaction just about every day that adds another relief arm, either from the scrap heap or from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Two starting pitchers — who both pitched in Saturday’s doubleheader — are attempting to stretch out from injuries at…

Becerra rival demands FBI grill him again over 5K campaign cash scandal

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton wants the FBI to re-interview rival Xavier Becerra in a federal corruption case linked to the alleged theft of $225,000 from Becerra’s campaign account. In a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California…

Aon close to acquiring USI Insurance from KKR in B deal: report

Aon Plc is close to an agreement to acquire insurance brokerage USI Insurance Services from private equity firm KKR for about $17 billion, including debt, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal could be announced as early as Monday, the report said, provided the negotiations…

Aaron Donald’s stunning return headlines Rams’ final roster surprises

The Los Angeles Rams spent an entire summer building perhaps the most intimidating roster in football. Then, on the final day, Aaron Donald walked back through the door to make the team even more dangerous. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter California’s top news, sports and entertainment delivered…

Odell Beckham makes Giants’ roster in full-circle moment

Odell Beckham Jr. made the Giants and his old No. 13 might soon be available. Beckham survived the cut down to 53 players and so now his comeback story reaches Phase II, after he showed enough during the preseason to claim one of the backup jobs with the team where…

Spurs’ Luke Kornet: It’s ‘full-circle moment’ facing the Knicks

SAN ANTONIO — Luke Kornet wasn’t thinking about making multiple trips to the NBA Finals or making a play that would live in franchise lore. He was a Westchester Knick, playing to thousands of empty seats in a 5,000-seat arena in White Plains. “Talking about being on [the NBA Finals]…

More than 15K votes wasted on Eric Swalwell in California governor’s race

Thousands of California Democrats cast ballots for Eric Swalwell even though the disgraced ex-congressman’s zombie campaign for governor was suspended after allegations of rape and sexual assault. With 76% of precincts partially reporting Tuesday night, Swalwell had drawn 16,865 votes, or 0.4%, in the crowded race to succeed Gov. Gavin…

Just about everything goes wrong in Mets’ ugly loss to Mariners

SEATTLE — A challenging schedule awaited the Mets as they departed Queens late Sunday afternoon, and two games into that slate, all is hardly well.  Tuesday night a combination of underwhelming pitching, ugly defense and mediocre offensive output sank the Mets in an 8-3 loss to the Mariners at T-Mobile…

Aaron Glenn has simple message to Jets over lack of primetime games

The Jets are one of five teams that have no primetime games on their schedule this season, but coach Aaron Glenn is telling his players they have to earn those games under the lights.  “To me, it’s more of you earn the right,” Glenn said Tuesday. “And yes, you can…

Halle Berry Just Carried the Elegant Neutral Tote Style Rich Moms Swear By

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Halle Berry has never been one for flashy logos or trend-chasing accessories. Instead, the Oscar winner gravitates toward timeless pieces that make everyday outfits look effortlessly expensive. Her latest handbag…

WNBA writer claims Fever banned him over Caitlin Clark injury coverage

The coverage of Caitlin Clark’s late roster scratch last month had seemingly more consequences than previously thought. Reporter Scott Agness, who covers the team for his Fieldhouse Files Substack, said Tuesday his credentials were revoked over his reporting of Clark’s injury status as “part of a strategic management plan.” “They…

Rams’ Myles Garrett, Sean McVay react to Aaron Donald comeback rumors

The smiles on their faces said more than words ever could.  New Rams defensive end Myles Garrett was asked on Tuesday during his introductory press conference about the rumors flying around the NFL that future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald might come out of retirement to play alongside his friend. …

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