WASHINGTON — Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) is celebrating an 11th-hour deal for a 400% increase in State and Local Tax (SALT) deductions as part of President Trump’s “one big beautiful bill,” as the measure still faces some opposition from fiscal hawks for final passage in the House. “For the middle class, this is a real win, especially in a state like New York,” Lawler told The Post in an exclusive interview Wednesday trumpeting the increase from a $10,000 to a $40,000 deduction cap for individual filers, noting how his constituents suffer the highest taxes in the country between property and…
Jason Sudeikis shared some of his fondest memories of his real-life uncle George Wendt in an interview that resurfaced following the Cheers actor’s death at age 76 on Tuesday, May 20. A spokesperson for Wendt’s family confirmed to Us Weekly on Tuesday that the six-time Emmy Award nominee “died peacefully…
These ladies won’t shed their nighttime routines. Gen Z women are continuing with their morning shed routines despite spouses saying the trend turns them into “monsters” and experts claiming it is useless — if not dangerous. To go to bed, SaraJane Warner puts on her PJs and a malleable mask,…
Joe Biden lost it before he even won the presidency.This is the most notable revelation in Original Sin, a new book-length exposé of the Biden White House by Axios’ Alex Thompson and CNN’s Jake Tapper.Thompson and Tapper mostly fill in the details of a story we already knew: Biden’s cognition…
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough conceded on Wednesday that he was “obviously wrong” when he called former President Joe Biden the “best Biden ever” in March 2024. Scarborough explained during a conversation with CNN’s Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson on “Morning Joe” that he was in Ireland with Biden in 2023, noting the president…
The S&P 500 slipped in volatile trading and Treasury yields rose on Wednesday as President Trump’s proposed tax-cut law faced a rare overnight hearing aimed at influencing Republican holdouts opposed to the bill’s passage. The House Rules Committee scheduled an unusual 1 a.m. ET hearing that is expected to run well into daylight hours as Republicans try to overcome internal…
Amazon has announced a new robot with a sense of touch, enabling it to pick up and stow around three-quarters of the items found in its warehouses.The new robot, called Vulcan, can accurately gauge the pressure required to grab and move warehouse items based on their size, dimensions and density,…
Want to age a little more like Helen Mirren and a little less like your iPhone battery? A new study says the fountain of youth might already be in your medicine cabinet. Researchers of a trial called VITAL, which tracked women and men over 50 for five years, found that…
A cameraman was getting a little too up close and personal during Wednesday’s women’s tennis match between Danielle Collins and Emma Raducanu at the Internationaux de Strasbourg. In the midst of a tightly contested battle, tied at three games a piece in the deciding third set, the two opponents entered…
The Catalist report is in, the big “what happened” packet interpreting the 2024 election through voting results and voter files, census data and modeling from the Democratic firm that election-studiers anticipate every cycle as soon as the last vote is cast. This year’s headline: Men, especially young men, swung hard…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Memorial Day weekend is quickly approaching, and that means it’s time to wear your favorite white styles in the name of summer fashion. White dresses are a seasonal staple that…
BUCHAREST, Romania — The hard-right nationalist who lost Romania’s presidential election rerun said Tuesday he has asked a top court to annul the election results, alleging that foreign interference and coordinated manipulation affected Sunday’s vote.George Simion, the 38-year-old leader of the hard-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians had conceded defeat after…
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will headline The Family Leader’s annual summit in July, the organization has announced.The conservative Christian group’s annual Family Leadership Summit often draws big names in the Republican Party, including prospective presidential candidates.Sanders is the first woman to serve as governor of Arkansas and worked as…
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) filed a resolution on Wednesday to expel Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) from the House of Representatives following the assault charge brought against her earlier this week in connection with her confrontation with law enforcement outside a Newark immigration detention center. “On May 9th, McIver didn’t just break the…
Right-wing tech moguls who are part of President Donald Trump’s White House are casting doubt on the state of democracy in Romania, putting them at odds with the chief U.S. diplomat in the country.In much of Europe, the response to Sunday’s Romanian presidential election was a sigh of relief. The…
Home improvement retailer Lowe’s posted a smaller-than-expected drop in first-quarter sales on Wednesday and said it plans to keep its pricing competitive, without ruling out the possibility of price hikes on some items due to tariffs. In a conference call on Wednesday, CEO Marvin Ellison said Lowe’s is “not donating share to any competitor…
This is the first conference finals for the Knicks in 25 years. It’s their opportunity to avenge last year’s second-round defeat. Those statements were prominent storylines heading into Wednesday’s Game 1 against the Pacers at MSG. But both would be false if OG Anunoby hadn’t strained his hamstring. The Knicks…
For years leading up to the 2024 election, the conventional wisdom about Donald Trump in Democratic circles was that he had ‘a high floor, but a low ceiling’: an unshakable base of support, but one that didn’t have much potential to grow. A new, in-depth examination of 2024 voter data — the…
During the monologue of his show on Tuesday, May 20, late night host Jimmy Kimmel shared some exciting news with his fans. After missing only his second taping since becoming the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jimmy revealed that his daughter, Katie Kimmel, welcomed a daughter into the world on…
They’re dying for that glow — one can of carrots at a time. A new TikTok trend called “carrotmaxxing” is taking root among beauty-obsessed users looking to score a sun-kissed sheen. But instead of bronzed bliss, some people are turning orange — or worse, landing themselves in the hospital. “Fake…
The Chrisleys are making their return to reality TV. The famous family will be starring in a new Lifetime docu-series currently named The Untitled Chrisleys Project, the network announced May 21. The show will follow Chrisley Knows Best alums Savannah Chrisley, Chase Chrisley, Grayson Chrisley and Chloe Chrisley, as well as their…
President Donald Trump is once again letting his distaste for Bruce Springsteen be known after the musician slammed him and his administration during two recent concerts.This time, an altered video Trump shared via his Truth Social platform on Wednesday (May 21) shows the commander in chief in a red Make…
Parents want colleges and universities to place less of an emphasis on race in scholarship awards or staffing decisions — and overwhelmingly believe transgender competitors should be kept out of women’s sports, a new poll shared with The Post found. A firm 54% of American parents with children between the…
Amazon.com investors at its annual meeting again rejected all outside shareholder resolutions, including three meant to address the online retail giant’s impact on climate change. Voters approved the reelection of 12 directors and proposed executive compensation. Shareholders put forth eight proposals, all of which Amazon encouraged investors to vote against. Last year, there were 14 resolutions and all…
Our sensitive teeth originally evolved from the “body armor” of extinct fish that lived 465 million years ago, scientists say.In a new study, the researchers showed how sensory tissue discovered on the exoskeletons of ancient fish is linked to the same “genetic toolkit” that produces human teeth.”This shows us that…
Dr. Brian Rotenberg isn’t keeping his lips sealed about this trendy bedtime hack. “The general concept of mouth taping, from a scientific and biological perspective, doesn’t make a lot of sense,” the Canadian ear, nose and throat surgeon told The Post. Rotenberg recently dug into the science behind the TikTok-famous…
Former Mercury forward Sophie Cunningham has denied allegations that she had an affair with Josh Bartelstein, the married CEO of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, which was mentioned in a lawsuit filed in May by Gene Traylor, the director of security for the Suns. The 28-year-old Cunningham, who was…
Jessica Simpson is thanking her guitar player Stanton Edward after her first TV performance in 15 years. “Had a blast with @jessicasimpson on @americanidol season finale,” the Nashville-based guitar player captioned an Instagram post on Tuesday, May 20. Simpson, 44, shared the post, adding a sweet message. “Thank you @stantonedward…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, the richest person in the world and a key financial supporter of President Donald Trump, said Tuesday that he’ll be spending “a lot less” on political campaigns, a reversal that could be a setback for Republicans ahead of next year’s midterm elections.Musk disclosed his decision via…
She played what’s considered one of the most iconic characters in the Game of Thrones universe, but it wasn’t exactly an easy start for Milly Alcock. The Australian actress, who plays the young version of Rhaenyra Targaryen in the spinoff series House of the Dragon, recently revealed that someone in…
President Donald Trump said he wants a major investigation into celebrity endorsements of former Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election.Harris ran against Trump in a surprise shakeup election when former President Joe Biden dropped out in the face of mounting questions about his fitness for office. Despite…
New York City mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo wasted no time dropping a campaign ad casting himself as a bulwark to President Trump after news broke that he’s facing a Department of Justice probe. The ad released Wednesday parades a long list of Trump’s political enemies who now face potential criminal…
Inside Soluna, new at Bayfront and chef led by a Golden Gate HS alumStep inside Soluna, a new restaurant at Bayfront that’s chef-led by a Golden Gate HS alum.This is not the first Naples restaurant to be featured on the show; five others have been previously.The 239 Naples opened in…
Ashley Buchanan, who was fired from the top job at Kohl’s over conflicted business ties with a romantic partner, kept his relationship hidden from three major retailers over a period of at least five years – even as the two lived together in a Texas home, according to a report. …
The price of Bitcoin broke its record on Wednesday, climbing to just shy of $110,000 to eclipse the previous high from January as risk sentiment continues to improve after last month’s tariff-induced sell-off. The flagship cryptocurrency surged to as high as $109,693, or 2.2%, before giving up most of the…
What do Trump’s picks for deputy secretary of Health and Human Services, “AI and crypto czar,” and ambassador to Denmark all have in common?If you guessed that they are all tech-industry insiders (and men), you’re only partially correct.A less obvious but important bond linking these techies together is their shared…
Astronomers have discovered the eerie remains of a supernova with an almost perfect spherical shape glowing faintly on the outskirts of the Milky Way. However, they are unsure exactly how large and how far away the ghostly orb is — or how it got its unusually symmetrical shape.The scientists named…
Everyone knows exercising is a mood-booster, but not only is it hard — it can also be expensive. Which is why it’s great that fresh research out of the UK suggests there’s a simple (and free!) way to give yourself an attitude adjustment — but there’s a bit of a…
A coach from Aaron Rodgers’ past is making a bold prediction about his future. Packers coach Matt LaFleur spoke about what’s next for his former quarterback Wednesday on “Up & Adams,” telling host Kay Adams he “expects” the four-time league MVP to be a Steeler, even as both parties have…
Natalie Portman admitted it was “hard” going through awards season while she was pregnant in 2011, recalling a specific experience at the Oscars that year. “I couldn’t drink at all during all of those events, which was hard,” Portman, 43, said during the Tuesday, May 20, episode of the “Dish…
By Mark Hulbert U.S. stocks typically are flat during the second year of a presidential term – and soar in the post-midterm election third year Focus on economic uncertainty, not the presidential election-year cycle. The U.S. stock market has performed even worse since the November 2024 presidential election than followers…
May 20 – The United States has accepted a 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar and the Air Force has been asked to determine a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One, U.S. media outlets reported on Wednesday. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, the richest person in the world and a key financial supporter of President Donald Trump, said Tuesday that he’ll be spending “a lot less” on political campaigns, a reversal that could be a setback for Republicans ahead of next year’s midterm elections.Musk disclosed his decision…
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