Olivia James

Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Investigation of American Hero Mark Kelly

The Pentagon reviewed Senator Mark Kelly, a veteran Navy captain and Democratic senator, over a social media video addressing military personnel, drawing considerable criticism of the Trump administration. Political analysts, lawmakers, and the public have slammed the decision, questioning government authority and free expression. Senator Kelly and five other Democrats posted a video last week…

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Billions More Are Needed to Fix Nation’s Air Traffic Control, Feds Say on Eve of the Busiest Thanksgiving Travel Period on Record

As millions of Americans prepare to fly for the largest Thanksgiving travel season ever, the U.S. Department of Transportation warns that the air traffic control system needs billions more cash to meet demand and reduce delays. At Newark Liberty International Airport, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said airports are staffed and ready despite record travel….

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Shocks Washington With Plans to Resign Amid Growing Rift With Trump

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene recently resigned from Congress, concluding one of the most controversial and closely watched careers on Capitol Hill. After a rocky year in Republican politics, Greene, a Trump supporter, resigned in early January. Friday night, Greene sent a lengthy video statement from home explaining her decision. Trump’s public breach with her…

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‘Just Atrocious’: Trump Faces the Toughest Polling Stretch of His Second Term

National surveys show President Donald Trump’s approval levels dropping, his worst second-term polling. CNN statistics analyst Harry Enten says this 10-day stretch is Trump’s lowest polling window since retaking the White House. In recent weeks, the government shutdown and Jeffrey Epstein document dispute have infuriated Americans. Trump’s numbers fell across credible polling institutes as these…

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A Majestic Ocean Liner’s New Chapter: The SS United States to Be Sunk as World’s Largest Artificial Reef

SS United States, once a beacon of American inventiveness and speed, is abruptly entering the Gulf of Mexico near Florida. The almost 1,000-foot ship is becoming the world’s largest artificial reef after decades of uncertainty, helping tourists and the ecology. This year, a large ship was moved from Philadelphia’s Delaware River to Mobile, Alabama. Team…

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U.S. Transportation Chief Urges Passengers to Skip Pajamas and Bring Back Politeness on Planes

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advises travelers to dress formally and leave their pajamas at home. As the nation prepares for peak travel season, Duffy believes that small changes in behavior—from dressing to treating others—could make travel more joyful. The DOT campaign “The Golden Age of Travel Starts With You” featured Duffy’s message. DOT and FAA…

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Former Passaic County Officer Wins Major Retaliation Case After Years of Workplace Turmoil

A former Black prison guard won a $750,000 jury award in September, resolving a long-running workplace struggle at the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office that was devastating to his career and family. Former corporal Richard Camel, 55, worked in the Passaic County Jail for 25 years. A jury found a decade-long workplace retribution, disciplinary, and fairness…

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‘Red Flags’ Pile Up as N.J. Watchdog Blocks Nursing Home Buyer From Medicaid Participation

After New Jersey’s top financial inspector prevented the buyer from entering Medicaid, a shaky South Jersey nursing home deal is in jeopardy. The Office of the State Comptroller’s decision raises issues about openness, fraud, and the persistent ties between the would-be buyer and the owners who were removed from the program for gross mismanagement. The…

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Murphy’s Last Stretch in Office Reveals His Biggest Worry About New Jersey’s Next Chapter

In his final weeks of his second term, Gov. Phil Murphy emphasizes the need for New Jerseyans to collaborate on health and financial challenges. Murphy’s final appearance at the New Jersey League of Municipalities Atlantic City show was to urge lawmakers, mayors, and his successor to collaborate. The governor, who has two months left in…

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