GOP rep calls Texas Dem Talarico ‘barely straight version of Pete Buttigieg,’ gets reminded of ‘very beautiful’ vegan girlfriend

Freshman Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) was reminded of Texas Democrat James Talarico’s “very beautiful” vegan girlfriend after he needled the Senate hopeful as a “barely straight version of Pete Buttigieg.” Gill, who spoke from the Texas GOP convention, tore into Talarico for not being representative of the Lone Star State’s values. “I wouldn’t even say that this is Beto O’Rourke 2.0 because this is a much more effeminate version of Beto O’Rourke,” Gill told Fox News over the weekend. “I think of James Talarico as a barely straight version of Pete Buttigieg. “People in Washington love him, but he doesn’t…

Jeffries, black leaders back Espaillat, rebuffing Mamdani-backed candidate

Top black elected leaders from House Democratic chief Hakeem Jeffries to the Congressional Black Caucus are rallying behind Rep. Adriano Espaillat as he battles a far-left crony of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Espaillat, 71, is facing a vicious primary challenge from Mamdani-endorsed Democratic Socialist of America insurgent Diariliza Avila Chevalier, 32.…

Mike Brown let Knicks stars air grievances in meetings before playoff run

The airing of grievances is a Festivus tradition. The Knicks’ playoff run began with a Festivus of their own. Head coach Mike Brown met individually with each of his five starters — Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart — and then all of them collectively…

Mitch McConnell hospitalized with mystery ailment

Retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell was mysteriously whisked to the hospital Sunday morning for unknown reasons, and his current condition is not publicly known. “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care,” a spokesperson for McConnell told The Post. McConnell’s spokesperson declined to give more…

Shocking secrets of California election chief exposed

A Northern California elections official accused of threatening staff, creating a hostile workplace, and improperly mixing politics with his role is now asking voters to return him to office. Shasta County registrar of voters Clint Curtis will oversee Tuesday’s election while simultaneously appearing on the ballot as a candidate, despite two investigations…

What Ozempic is actually doing to obesity rates in the US

Ozempic and its ilk are inescapable. While those on the weight loss drug often face more judgment and stigma, it’s undeniable that the medications have had an effect on many people’s health. As GLP-1 medications continue to evolve and become more popular, they’re having both a major moment and impact…

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