In a Thursday press conference, California Governor Gavin Newsom forcefully denied former President Donald Trump’s frequent threats to deploy the National Guard in Democratic-led communities. Newsom described his administration’s California crime-fighting efforts and urged Trump to send troops to Republican-led murder hotspots. Governor Newsom said California Highway Patrol is growing in high-crime areas. He noted…

A long-debated plan to build a homeless shelter in downtown Toms River has been scrapped after local officials rejected it and considered seizing the church property. Christ Episcopal Church on Washington Street wanted to create a 17-bed homeless shelter at its community center to enhance its outreach. The project provided safe homes for needy persons…

New Gallup Poll Shows Trump’s Approval Rising as Americans Split on Economy Gallup reported a tiny increase in former President Donald Trump’s popularity rating this month, but the results still indicate a nation bitterly split about his leadership and the U.S. economy. Gallup’s August 1–20 survey found that 40% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance….

Trump a ‘Crybaby’: Ex-GOP Rep Joe Walsh Slams Social Media Rants Former Republican congressman Joe Walsh again criticized Donald Trump after his fiery social media posts sparked a political tempest. Walsh, who represented Illinois in the House and later criticized Trump, called the former president dangerously authoritarian and thin-skinned. Trump was criticized after his Truth…

MAGA Fans Attack Trump Over Chinese Student Policy Change Some of his most devoted fans are criticizing former President Donald Trump for reiterating his decision to let hundreds of thousands of Chinese students to study in the US, which many saw as a major reversal of his strong attitude on China. Trump announced at a…

N.J. Receives Millions in Federal School Funding After Trump Administration Agreement After settling with the Trump administration, New Jersey schools will get millions in federal education subsidies. The decision comes as districts across the state prepare for the 2025–26 school year, relieving educators, parents, and children affected by the financial freeze. The arrangement followed weeks…

Former President Donald Trump threatened to revive the “Bridgegate” lawsuit against former Governor Chris Christie in a fiery social media rant. Christie criticized Trump’s Justice Department and dismissed Ghislaine Maxwell’s praise on ABC’s This Week. Trump’s Republican detractor Christie accused the previous president of law-bending for political advantage. Trump blasted Christie on Truth Social and…

Trump’s Medicare Cuts Could Force NJ Seniors Out of Home Care by 2026 Medicare has saved millions of American seniors from the high cost of private health care for decades. New policy changes for 2026 are raising concerns in New Jersey, where a big elderly population relies on Medicare. The Trump administration is directing CMS…