Year: 2026
April 08, 2026
Politics
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces crackdown on fraudsters — with $1T in taxpayer programs on the line
The DOJ is currently handling more than 8,000 fraud cases. The DOJ is currently handling more than 8,000 fraud cases.
April 08, 2026
Politics
Woke Gavin Newsom ‘green’ jet fuel plan could spike California gas prices again
Gov. Gavin Newsom is advancing a plan that could funnel hundreds of millions in road dollars to a struggling oil refinery — pitching it as a cleaner jet fuel...
April 08, 2026
Politics
Pete Hegseth scolds reporter who interrupted him at Pentagon press briefing on Iran cease-fire: ‘Why are you so rude?’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rebuked a reporter mid-briefing Wednesday at the Pentagon after she interrupted as he was calling on another journalist. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rebuked...
April 08, 2026
Politics
Eric Swalwell’s betting odds to winning California governorship craters from accusations
Tom Steyer is benefiting from accusations against Eric Swalwell. Tom Steyer is benefiting from accusations against Eric Swalwell.
April 08, 2026
Politics
Pam Bondi refuses to attend Epstein files deposition — despite subpoena
The House Oversight Committee won't be holding a deposition with former Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 14, according to a spokeswoman. The House Oversight Committee won't be holding...
April 08, 2026
Health Care
Top drug lobbyist to depart PhRMA at year end
The announcement of Steve Ubl’s departure, disclosed at a board call, caps a decade atop the brand drug lobby. The announcement of Steve Ubl’s departure, disclosed at a board...
April 08, 2026
Politics
Iran blocks oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, blaming Israel strikes in Lebanon
Just hours after agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has again blocked ships from passing through waterway — blaming it on Israel striking Lebanon. Just hours after...
April 08, 2026
Politics
Disgraced SF human rights chief collects city retirement benefits as corruption case moves through courts
Sheryl Davis is collecting a $5,000 monthly allowance from the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System, a public pension fund. Sheryl Davis is collecting a $5,000 monthly allowance from the...
April 08, 2026
Congress
Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel says
Trump’s former attorney general had been subpoenaed for an April 14 deposition that was never confirmed.
April 08, 2026
Politics
Trump tells The Post in-person Iran talks will happen ‘very soon’ — but says JD Vance might stay away over security concerns
“We'll have Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, JD —maybe JD, I don't know. There's a question of safety, security,” Trump said in a phone interview. “We'll have Steve Witkoff, Jared...