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US Army hits 2026 recruiting goals four months early, Pete Hegseth announces at West Point commencement

The U.S. Army hit its 2026 recruiting goals four months early, marking a second record year in a row, Pete Hegseth revealed at West Point graduation.

EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed military vet mocked for disability ahead of Memorial Day: ‘Most shameful thing’

Texas congressional primary race sparks veteran outrage after a PAC-funded ad mocks candidate Carlos De La Cruz's 100% military disability rating.

Castro indictment fuels speculation Trump may be reviving Maduro playbook against Cuba

The Trump administration's indictment of Raúl Castro fuels comparisons to the Venezuela pressure campaign involving sanctions and the military.

Sanders-backed gubernatorial hopeful’s past pro-life views clash with current abortion stance

Troy Jackson's abortion stance shifted dramatically from a perfect pro-life voting record to championing expanded access in his Maine governor bid, records indicate.

Senile representatives and more: Letters to the Editor — May 24, 2026

NY Post readers discuss term limits for senior politicians in Congress and more.

Hooters aims to rebrand as family-friendly restaraunt

Hooters is attempting to shift its brand image, according to CEO Neil Kiefer.

1 dead, dozens injured in explosion at Staten Island shipyard: officials

A fire and explosion at a shipyard on New York City’s Staten Island has killed one person and injured dozens more.

Which states have had highest mortgage delinquency growth?

Vermont experienced an increase in mortgage delinquency by 12.32%, the most in the nation, from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026.

Democrats worry they’ve been caught in an anger trap with Trump

Democrats have spent nearly a decade in fight mode against President Trump. And some in the party worry that they may remain trapped there. An autopsy released by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Thursday underscored the point, saying that Democrats relied too heavily on negative partisanship and became too dependent on attacks on Trump...

Critics say Trump’s ‘pretext’ for Cuba invasion doesn’t square with reality 

The indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro and comments from administration officials playing up Cuba’s military and intelligence threat have critics more fearful than ever that President Trump will invade the island — accusing the White House of creating a pretext for such an attack.    Trump officials have accused Cuba of aiding U.S. adversaries...

Here are the GOP victims of Trump’s retribution campaign

President Trump has taken bold strides in recent months to oust GOP lawmakers over perceived disloyalty to his administration — often against the wishes of congressional leadership. The president has recruited primary challengers and derided sitting lawmakers in lengthy, expletive-filled social media posts over policy disputes and personal gripes ahead of the November midterms. Those...

Donald Trump Jr. marries Bettina Anderson in Florida

President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. married influencer and model Bettina Anderson on Thursday, just over five months after announcing their engagement. The two married in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to Palm Beach County marriage records. Real estate attorney Brad McPherson, who has worked with the Trump family, was the officiant at the wedding....

Trump posts AI video depicting him throwing Colbert in a dumpster and dancing

President Trump late Friday shared an AI-generated video depicting him throwing former late night host Stephen Colbert into a dumpster and subsequently dancing — the latest instance of the president using artificial intelligence to mock his enemies. The video, posted to Truth Social, shows Colbert onstage for the taping of the last episode of "The...

Chinese nationals in Virginia conspired with cartels to launder money: Feds

Federal prosecutors allege the two men worked with co-conspirators across the U.S., Mexico, China and Latin America.

Georgia Senate candidate fires top staffer after inflammatory post toward rival PAC adviser

Georgia Senate candidate Rep. Mike Collins (R) on Friday fired a campaign staffer after they sent an inflammatory post toward an adviser to a PAC supporting opponent Derek Dooley's campaign, alluding to the adviser's wife's accusations against former "Today" anchor Matt Lauer. The post responded to a poll on the social platform X that showed...

Ranking names ‘best places to live’ in US: Did your city make the cut?

U.S. News & World report has released its ranking of the 250 best places to live in the United States for 2026-2027, and most of the top cities are far from the coasts.

Joe Kernen: Trump IRS settlement ‘smells bad’

CNBC's "Squawk Box" co-host Joe Kernen said Friday that President Trump's settlement with his own administration for suing the IRS for $10 billion "smells bad." Trump dropped the lawsuit to launch the $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to compensate those who claim they have been wrongly investigated or prosecuted by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Acting...

NY Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart shows up for Trump at event for Mike Lawler

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart made a surprise appearance Friday to introduce President Trump at an event to campaign for Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.). “What’s up, what’s up, what’s up. Look, Big Blue Nation it’s a pleasure to be here,” Dart said to the crowd in Suffern, N.Y., as he introduced the president. “What...

Sen. Wicker tells Trump to ‘finish the job’ on Iran

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Sen. Wicker tells Trump to ‘finish the job’ on Iran Sen. Roger Wicker, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, called for renewed airstrikes against Iran, pressing President Trump to “finish the job he started”...

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