Opinion

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How Donald Trump’s pardon wave is normalizing corruption in Washington and beyond
In May, Department of Justice pardon attorney Ed Martin declared “no MAGA left behind.”
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Prop 50: How Gavin Newsom used taxpayer money to rig California’s congressional map
Governor Gavin Newsom will soon almost certainly be celebrating the passage of Proposition 50, a referendum to cast aside the state’s “independent” congressional map in favor of one drawn by Democrats, for Democrats.
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America’s leading banker issues warning about decline in the US stock market
The head of JP Morgan has told the BBC that there is a higher risk of a serious fall in US stocks than is currently being reflected in the market.
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Guy Fieri’s $1M tequila heist was no one-off — here’s how thieves prey on America’s trucking industry
No guns. No midnight ambush. Just a phone call. That’s all it took for thieves to hijack two truckloads carrying $1 million worth of Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s tequila.
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Amid shutdown, Democrats’ migrant benefit plans carry a hidden price tag
As the government shutdown continues, the media seem fixated on one Republican talking point: that the Democrats want health care benefits for illegal immigrants. Of course they do.
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Bizarre Trump spiral: AI fakes, confused speeches and gold posts spark alarm
The US president’s recent behavior is strange to many, from reposting a false AI video of himself to confusing comments during press conferences
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Louisiana’s shame: Lloyd Gray rots in prison 45 years after racist split-jury verdict
Today, a split verdict would result in a mistrial. However, in 1980s Louisiana, when nonunanimous juries were still permitted, 19-year-old Lloyd Gray, a Black man, was sentenced to life in prison — even though the only two Black jurors had voted not guilty.
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Trump wields Insurrection Act to crush crime as Dems cry foul
Democratic leaders have objected to President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to reestablish order in Los Angeles and combat crime in the District of Columbia, but legal experts state that the Insurrection Act of 1807 grants him the authority to do so.
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Western experts: Iranian regime is close to collapse, but chaotic transition risks civil war
The winds of change could soon blow on Iran, according to a new report.
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Sinaloa boss ‘El Mayo’ pleads guilty, admits $15B empire — threatens to expose Mexican corruption
The Sinaloa cartel leader’s revelations will put pressure on Claudia Sheinbaum to act.
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Trump’s flag-burning bull, stop teaching kids to despair and other commentary
One "big problem" with the executive order aiming to protect the American flag is that "flag burning is clearly protected by the First Amendment, and the Supreme Court has twice affirmed that this is so," writes Robby Soave.
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Top Picks from the Babylon Bee: The first candidate for NYC mayor to bench press a bar will secure the election victory
Each week, The Post will share our selections of the top one-liners and stories from the satirical site the Babylon Bee to help ease the midweek slump
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Trump needs to deploy the National Guard to Chicago immediately!
On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order ending cashless bail nationwide and creating rapid-response National Guard units that can be deployed to any city in need.
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When it comes to attraction men are a mystery — no two are alike
So today’s males I asked, “What female turn-on do you specially dig?”
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Mamdani’s spun-up ‘fun’ is starting to feel a little desperate
A charming smile can paper over a lot of faults — and Zohran Mamdani oozes charm. But is the threadbare vapidity of his campaign starting to show?
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Speak up for Jimmy Lai, China’s most dangerous dissident — and for Hong Kong’s liberties
Jimmy Lai, China's most famous political prisoner, faces sentencing this week — and the future of Hong Kong's civil liberties is on trial along with him.
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The minor progress made in NYC to combat shoplifting indicates that Governor Hochul hasn't done SUFFICIENTLY
Governor Kathy Hochul took a moment to celebrate at her desk this week, patting herself on the back for figuring out how to curb retail theft. Who would have thought? By arresting shoplifters and proceeding with prosecutions, theft is discouraged!
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Oil is crucial to ending the war in Ukraine — if Trump takes a tough stance
President Trump needs to exert significant pressure on Russia's main income stream, its oil revenues, while avoiding disruption of the global energy market
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How 24-hour places died — and New York became the City That Sleeps
The shift began at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, when the city forced restaurants and bars to close. Nearly 1,000 never reopened, and five years after the pandemic’s inception, many that did survive have not returned to their old hours.
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Exclusive | First Lady Melania Trump will lead the initiative to educate the upcoming generation about AI
First Lady Melania Trump will spearhead the Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge, aiming to motivate kids and educators to adopt AI technology and contribute to advancing progress in the area
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Democrats' Unwise Anger Over Policing in DC, Identity Politics Could Have Ruined Hamilton, and Other Opinions
Brianna Lyman of the Federalist is amazed that Democrats in Washington, D.C., are enraged—not due to the spike in violent crime, but because President Donald Trump acted to address it
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Tish's fraud case flop: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 25, 2025
Readers of the NY Post talk about a state appeals court overturning the $500 million civil fraud penalty imposed on Donald Trump
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Why the left rejects everything Trump supports — even when they know he's correct
The reflexive left reacts wildly at the thought of every new initiative from Trump. However, the Democratic Party provides no alternative plan to justify its outrage. Nor does it seek to collaborate across party lines to create legislation
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Self-deportation is crucial to undoing the Biden illegal-migrant mess
Prodding and persuasion have always been key to Trump’s promise to liberate America from tens of millions of illegal aliens.
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Prevent the overzealous Campaign Finance Board from manipulating the election — and then eliminate it entirely
It's commendable that Mayor Eric Adams is taking legal action against the Campaign Finance Board for its shocking and unfair attempt to manipulate the mayoral election to his disadvantage. He's demanding the board to release the $5 million in matching funds that they've unjustly withheld. An even more effective solution? Eliminate it entirely