Exclusive | Sen. Rand Paul says Dr. Anthony Fauci’s power abuse has ‘nothing on’ J. Edgar Hoover with COVID ‘cover up’

WASHINGTON — Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of abusing his power during a 40-year career in government, to the extent that even notorious FBI boss J. Edgar Hoover “has nothing on” the ex-National Institutes of Health official. Paul told The Post’s Miranda Devine in an interview with “Pod Force One,” released Wednesday, that the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director had exerted a powerful influence for decades on US-funded research. But whistleblower testimony and internal government emails related to the COVID-19 pandemic have since revealed the degree to which Fauci also involved himself in…

Trump calls for probe into gasoline price ‘gouging’

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has instructed the Department of Justice to look into oil companies for ​not lowering gasoline pump prices in line with falling crude costs, ‌and accused the companies of “gouging” customers. Trump did not name any companies in his social media post,…

Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera carted off field in injury heartbreaker

Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field Tuesday night at Citi Field in the bottom of the fifth inning after he injured himself making a play at first base against the Mets.  Chicago revealed after its 9-6 win that Cabrera strained both his left hamstring and left adductor…

Geno Auriemma praises  Liberty’s Breanna Stewart’s legacy on and off court

LAS VEGAS — UConn coach Geno Auriemma believes what Breanna Stewart has done throughout her career is “groundbreaking.” Stewart is a four-time NCAA champion at UConn, two-time WNBA MVP and three-time WNBA champion with two teams. But it’s her impact off the court that will further define her legacy. Stewart…

Massive ‘Mamdani surge’ does not materialize in contested NYC House races

Voter turnout for this year’s congressional Democratic primaries has been substantially lower so far than last year — with far fewer younger voters expected to cast ballots. The Democratic Socialists of America and liberal leaning insiders had hoped to replicate the results of 2025, when Mayor Zohran Mamdani shocked the…

Trump berates CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for not smiling in Oval Office: ‘Such hatred in her eyes’

President Trump repeatedly criticized CNN’s Kaitlan Collins in the Oval Office Wednesday, accusing her of “false reporting” and “never” smiling.  Collins asked Trump about the status of the Justice Department’s $1.776 “anti-weaponization fund” following a Republican revolt on Capitol Hill, which set the president off.    “I thought that was the greatest thing,”…

‘Upset’ Jared Verse was caught off guard by Rams’ Myles Garrett trade

Jared Verse didn’t hide his emotions during his introductory press conference when he spoke about when he learned he was being traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Cleveland Browns. Speaking to reporters after his first practice with Cleveland on Wednesday, the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year admitted…

Steve Hilton issues fiery message as he takes the lead in CA governor’s race

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton — the current frontrunner in early returns from the primary election — held an ebullient news conference Wednesday morning on the steps of the Capitol after to deliver a new pitch to California voters. “The campaign starts today,” said Hilton, who appears likely to face…

Google wants to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida. Here’s why scientists are enthusiastic.

Google wants to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes in California and Florida — but scientists aren’t concerned.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing an application made by the tech giant for an experimental mosquito release permit, which, counterintuitively, could reduce mosquito populations that carry diseases.The release is part of Google’s…

Former NFLer Nathan Peterman goes from player to agent in new path

Former NFL quarterback Nathan Peterman has a new role with Range Sports. Peterman is joining as a player agent after the agency represented him during his eight-year pro career, in which he played for the Bills, Raiders, and Bears. “I got to live through what I’m now getting tested on…

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