Thursday

05-03-2026 Vol 19

TRENDING

Senate passes $1.2T government funding deal — but a brief shutdown is certain

With the House not voting until Monday, the Pentagon and most domestic agencies are set to shutter briefly.

Here’s what federal programs are headed for a (possibly brief) shutdown

Government funding is set to lapse at midnight Friday for the military and many domestic programs, but cash will continue to flow at a slew of federal agencies Congress...

Senate passes $1.2 trillion spending bill — but partial government shutdown appears inevitable

Funding for 78% of the federal government will lapse midnight Saturday despite a deal struck between Senate Democrats and the White House aimed at averting a shutdown.  Funding for...

Jeffrey Epstein gifted ex-Obama lawyer $9,400 Hermes bag, spa at Four Seasons: ‘Needs some pampering’

“It’s well known that Epstein often offered unsolicited favors and gifts to his many business contacts," a Goldman spokesman told The Post. “It’s well known that Epstein often offered...

House GOP leaders eye bipartisan path for spending package

Speaker Mike Johnson told House Republicans on a private call Friday night he intends to hold a vote on a sprawling funding package by Monday evening. Leaders are likely...

Katie Porter sends desperate text threat as Dem rival Matt Mahan enters governor’s race

Former congresswoman Katie Porter issued a desperate plea to supporters Friday, warning of dire consequences if they don't shore up her fading bid for California governor. Former congresswoman Katie...

Russia spares Ukraine’s energy grid after Trump push — but only until Sunday, Kremlin says

Ukraine saw a rare overnight lull in attacks on energy infrastructure after President Trump personally urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to pause strikes — but the Kremlin said Friday...

Deal reached to get spending bill through Senate

The Senate reached a deal Friday afternoon to vote on a government funding package. As part of that agreement struck among all 100 senators, the chamber will vote on...

Matt Mahan records huge surge in support California governor run

Gamblers have places their bets on Matt Mahan - with the San Jose mayor and vocal Gavin Newsom critic leapfrogging Democratic rivals in the gridlocked race for California governor....

Scott Bessent takes X-rated jab at Gavin Newsom: ‘Well, he was mayor of San Francisco’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent again went after California Governor Gavin Newsom amid their ongoing tit-for-tat — using Newsom’s frequent references to “kneepads” to take a thinly veiled jab at...