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Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74

BOISE, Idaho — Former Idaho Gov. and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at age 74, his family said in a written statement Saturday. Kempthorne died Friday evening...

Winery belonging to Ilhan Omar’s husband shut down amid financial spotlight

A California winery co-owned by Rep. Ilhan Omar's husband abruptly closed as House Republicans investigate the couple's surging financial disclosures.

Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini’s photo scandal and more: Letters to the Editor — April 26, 2026

NY Post readers discuss New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter...

Why fighting federal-benefit fraud must top the Republican agenda

It’s past time to stop the theft of tens and even hundreds of billions...

The SPLC Was Always Awful

No matter how the DOJ’s case against the organization turns out, it deserves to...

GOP lawmakers urge Trump to pardon soldier accused of winning big bets on Maduro’s capture

Several GOP lawmakers have urged President Trump to pardon the U.S. Army soldier accused of using classified information about former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's capture to win more than $400,000 through bets placed on online prediction markets.

GOP senators huddle at D.C. bar to plot America’s path to winning the AI race

For Washington, much of the allure of the White House Correspondents' Dinner is all the action outside the ballroom -- and fittingly for "Nerd Prom," that means deep policy sessions timed to coincide with the big event.

Appeals court strikes down Trump’s speedy deportation rules, affirms right to apply for asylum

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration went too far in trying to create its own deportation rules to speed up the process, ditching core protections Congress put in place to ensure people weren't sent to countries where they faced danger of persecution.

FBI director teases Trump election fraud evidence as Florida conspiracy probe gains steam

FBI Director Kash Patel hinted at evidence that backs up President Trump's claims of fraud in the 2020 election -- but quickly backed off revealing what he knows.

‘Iowa is in play’: Democrats see a chance to turn the longtime red state blue

Iowa, a deep-red state for decades that voted for President Trump in three consecutive elections, may be on the verge of choosing a Democratic governor, flipping a Republican Senate seat and capturing two GOP House seats.

DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chairman Powell, paves way for Warsh

The Justice Department is dropping its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, a move that opens the way for President Trump's nominee, Kevin Warsh, to head the central bank.

Trump issues 90-day extension of Jones Act waiver to move goods during Iran war

President Trump is authorizing a 90-day extension of his waiver to the Jones Act -- a longstanding shipping law -- to ease economic concerns around the war with Iran.

How mutiny at Southern Poverty Law Center triggered leadership collapse

The Justice Department has accused the SPLC of infiltrating extremist groups with paid informants, adding to years of leadership upheaval at the nonprofit.

Trump DOJ jumps into Musk xAI court battle as diversity fight heats up

The DOJ backs Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit alleging Colorado's AI law forces developers to adopt DEI standards, violating the First and 14th amendments.

Ilhan Omar vinegar attacker changes plea after chaotic onstage rush

The man accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar during a Minnesota town hall in January is set to plead guilty on federal assault charges.

Texas Dem James Talarico rips ‘un-Christian’ court decision on what’s allowed in classrooms

Texas state Rep. James Talarico decries the 10 Commandments ruling as un-Christian, sparking clashes with Ken Paxton over Christian nationalism.

From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are quickly becoming an economic and political force, accruing multi-billion dollar valuations and drawing support from key officials...

Pentagon cracks open Biden’s botched Afghan withdrawal as sweeping report readies all the receipts

The Pentagon plans to declassify restricted materials from Afghanistan withdrawal probes, reopening scrutiny of key decisions during the 2021 exit.

SPLC indictment builds momentum for Bessent’s Treasury to probe partisan nonprofits

The Trump administration is tightening IRS Form 990 rules to uncover funding behind nonprofits allegedly used for extremist activity and hiding fraud.

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