U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth caused a political uproar by tweeting an AI-generated image of Franklin the Turtle, a figure millions of American youngsters grew up reading about, firing a rocket launcher at suspected drug smugglers. What began as a joke has become a national discussion over military conduct, top officials’ social media use, and…
A storm near the coast will bring snow, rain, and other winter weather to New Jersey on Tuesday. Cloudy Saturday will be cold and dry. The following few days will bring major changes. We predict low to mid-40s today, a few degrees below normal for this time of year. Weekend planning will be easier with…
The Eagles played on Black Friday to rebound from a Dallas Cowboys loss. All week, quarterback Jalen Hurts stressed that great teams overcome adversity. Another lackluster, frustrating game for the Eagles disappointed the home crowd and dropped them in the NFC standings. Chicago Bears beat Philadelphia 24-15 in a bad contest. The Eagles’ defense struggled…
Windy and frigid New Jersey Thanksgiving. Holidays may be frigid in locations with 30s wind chills. Meteorologists expect 50-mph winds till Friday. Thursday saw 15–20 mph west winds. Cold, windy New Jersey Thanksgiving. In certain regions of the state, 30s wind chills will make the holiday frigid. Meteorologists expect 50-mph winds till Friday. On Thursday,…
Former President Trump suddenly reported that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot near the White House by an Afghan national had died. Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, is fighting for survival after the attack killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20. The shooting days before Thanksgiving showed extraordinary and lethal violence against U.S….
Following his personal assault on New York Times White House journalist Katie Rogers, former President Donald Trump is under fire again. He insulted another female journalist on Air Force One a week earlier. President Trump responded sharply to a New York Times investigative piece on his decreased public schedule and evident indications of exhaustion since…
President Trump has claimed “record highs” in approval ratings in recent days. Polls show his presidency is more unpopular than ever. On Wednesday, Trump informed supporters his poll ratings were at an all-time high. A day earlier, an Economist/YouGov poll showed the president’s job approval at an all-time low for this term. The study indicated…
In January 2026, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton will depart, closing a transformative era for the nation’s most essential transportation body. Cotton managed the bi-state agency in 2017 amid deep skepticism after Bridgegate. He is recognized with establishing stability, openness, and forward-thinking leadership. Cotton took over the agency…
Conservative activist Scott Presler’s accusation shook New Jersey’s politics. After Mikie Sherrill’s November 4 gubernatorial win, Presler warned Republicans are abandoning the state. Presler posted an Instagram photo of a couple happily moving from New Jersey to Pennsylvania, suggesting a Republican exodus. No evidence was presented by Early Vote Action PAC founder Presler. He boldly…
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…
