Times are tough — so I’m using my kids’ Christmas money to pay my expenses

A woman is debating whether to use money gifted to her children to ease the financial burden after Christmas. “I feel really guilty…I really don't have any other choice,” the mother admitted. Typically, she deposits gift money for her children into her own account before moving it to her children's savings. But this time, he's […]
Johnson faces tough road on Trump agenda after dramatic Speaker vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) took the gavel amid threats from the House Republican right wing, but things won't get any easier for House Republicans from here. Friday's dramatic speaker's vote in the full House of Representatives saw three Republicans narrowly shielding Mr. Johnson from the gavel, with two of them pivoting to support him, […]
Jamien Sherwood’s breakout leaving Jets with tough decision

Jamian Sherwood is a rare exception on the Jets' roster. This is the type of exception where it is beneficial to stay on the team rather than lose to the other team. On a team full of underachievers, Sherwood, a former fifth-round pick, has surpassed most expectations and developed into an overachiever despite being short […]
Cam Thomas’ Nets injury return looming amid tough stretch

MILWAUKEE — An injured Cam Thomas spent Monday's loss in a hoodie and casual clothes, talking with Nets owner Joe Tsai at the end of Miami's bench. But it looks like Thomas could suit up and finally return to the court sooner rather than later. It's not too soon for Tsai and the Nets. “Cam […]
Donald Trump’s tough talk—Buy Greenland! Take back Panama Canal!—sparks defiance from many Republican rebels

President Donald Trump has said it is “absolutely necessary” for our country to own Greenland. He argues that the US should take back the Panama Canal unless “ridiculous” shipping charges are lowered. He threatened that any Republican who opposes him on legislation to avert a government shutdown could and should be elected in a primary. […]
Trump says Mike Johnson will ‘easily remain speaker’ if he acts ‘decisively and tough’ on spending bill

Exclusive: President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News Digital that if House Speaker Mike Johnson “acts decisively and tough” and eliminates “all the trappings that the Democrats have set” in the spending package, he hopes he will be “the Speaker” in the next Congress. It's easy to stay there.” Fox News Digital had an exclusive interview […]
Lamar Jackson shows Giants just how tough it is to nail QB draft pick

The week that hyped up Lamar Jackson felt like a Brian Daboll setup. It was as if Jackson was preparing everyone for what would happen when he took the field, weakened and facing an overwhelming Giants defense. It's as if Daboll had anticipated Jackson's impressive performance and knew Jackson would likely perform in stark contrast […]
Jalin Hyatt vows to stay ‘ready’ through tough Giants sophomore year

Jalin Hiatt smiled, knowing that his answer didn't mean much to anyone but himself. How much damage has this season done to his confidence? “It's crazy, but it's growing,” Hiatt told the Post. “I'm the most confident guy in myself. The receivers believe in me, the coaches believe in me, but I definitely believe in […]
NYC Dem challenges Mayor Adams’ ‘tough talk’ on sanctuary policies: Reopen ICE outpost

New York City Councilman Robert Holden (D) challenged Mayor Eric Adams (D) as follows: corroborating his “tough talk” Accompanied by action regarding the city's conservation policy. On Wednesday, Mr. Holden asked Mr. Adams to reopen the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Center at Rikers Island to facilitate coordination between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials. […]
Hochul reverses call to cut funding to shrinking schools as she faces potentially tough re-election bid

Gov. Cathy Hochul has now said she opposes cutting funding to some schools with declining enrollment, a move she made earlier this year in a budget that called for spending restraints. This is a significant change from the previous year. Hochul's representatives said in a statement to the Post on Tuesday that the governor no […]