Daniel Brooks

Kentucky Republican Calls Trump Team the “Epstein Administration” Amid Ongoing Files Dispute

On Sunday, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie blasted President Donald Trump’s administration in a national televised broadcast, highlighting a deepening Republican Party schism. Massie called the present administration the “Epstein administration” on ABC’s “This Week” when discussing the delayed release of federal investigative papers related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Massie’s comments indicate an intensifying…

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Newark Police Add 45 Officers as City Strengthens Diversity and Community Representation

In another step toward creating a resident-representative police department, Newark hired 45 more officers. After graduating from William Mobile Ashby Community Care and Training Center, local dignitaries, police leaders, and hundreds of family members swore in the new class. The Department of Public Safety said the new class increases Hispanic representation in the Newark Police…

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New Jersey Faces Potential Late-Weekend Winter Storm as Forecasters Monitor Track and Temperature

Forecasters are following a system that could deliver snow to New Jersey this weekend. Storm details are still developing, but meteorologists believe its eventual route and temperature could be impactful. National Weather Service forecast models continuously depict a system that might affect a large area of the region. Early forecasts predict widespread snowfall if conditions…

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Housing Market Trends That Could Affect Your Home’s Value

Owning or selling a home requires knowledge of housing market trends. Values aren’t random. They respond to interest rates, supply, demand, employment, and migration. Understanding these characteristics can improve your buying, selling, refinancing, and investing decisions. Recent US housing changes have been substantial. Pandemic-low mortgage rates were followed by sharp rate rises for homeowners. Future…

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New Jersey Congressman Seeks Answers After ICE Activity Reported Outside Union City Church

On Sunday morning, federal immigration enforcement outside a church in Union City, New Jersey, garnered notice and a congressional response. Two individuals were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside a Union City church on 19th Street, according to public accounts. The morning incident was filmed from a nearby home. According to social media…

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New Jersey Budget Debate: Why a Sales Tax Increase Is Off the Table — For Now

As Governor Mikie Sherrill prepares a new state budget, one subject has quietly dominated Trenton and kitchen table conversations: Will taxes rise? Currently, no. The new governor and her administration have stated that raising taxes, especially the state sales tax, is not part of their affordability plan. Several insiders say lawmakers face a difficult and…

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Ridgewood’s From Scratch Expands With Dedicated Roman Pinsa Takeout Spot

A popular Ridgewood Italian restaurant is expanding with a Roman-style pizza concept. Next month, popular local restaurant From Scratch will establish a sibling location serving Roman pinsa and stuffed focaccia. Pizza by From Scratch, a takeaway and delivery restaurant, will serve lighter, more unique pizza. The new restaurant is being built at 192 E. Ridgewood…

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Missed the $100 Presale? Budget-Friendly Options Still Available for Noah Kahan’s 2026 Great Divide Tour

Fans nationwide hurried to buy presale tickets for Noah Kahan’s 2026 “Great Divide Tour,” but the $100 “front porch” seats sold out in minutes. You can still get lower-priced tickets, but prices are moving fast due to tremendous demand. The tour announcement excited fans, especially since the singer would play in some of the nation’s…

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