U.S. Representative and Air Force veteran Chrissy Houlahan has slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sending “chilling” directions to service women. In a recent in-person briefing with hundreds of senior military officers, Hegseth ordered all combat troops to reach the “highest male” physical fitness standards, prompting outrage from lawmakers and military activists. Houlahan told reporters…
NPR, PBS News, and Marist’s new poll indicates which political party Americans blame most for a probable federal government shutdown. If Congress doesn’t agree, the money will run out at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Political events are worrying more people, according to the study. In the study, 38% blamed Republicans for a shutdown and…
The contentious arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was highlighted by newly disclosed body-worn camera evidence showing that federal agents acted under the apparent direction of the U.S. Deputy Attorney General. On September 29, the U.S. District Court for New Jersey released the film, which is key to Congresswoman LaMonica McIver’s federal assault defense. McIver,…
Even as Trump’s base protests, Fox News contributor and former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy has increased his criticism of the DOJ’s indictment of James Comey. McCarthy, a legal commentator, called the charges illogical, politically driven, and dangerously imprecise. McCarthy’s newest attack was an opinion article calling the Comey indictment “ill-conceived,” suggesting that repeated study reveals…
New Jersey physician-scientists are concerned about the EPA’s proposal to end industry’ greenhouse gas emission reporting requirement. The move, they say, shifts the agency’s focus from public health to corporations. Industrial facility emissions have been publicly available from the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program for over a decade. Scientists, legislators, journalists, and concerned citizens can…
The weather is changing as a weak cold front enters New Jersey. This will cause a big temperature drop late this week. After a beautiful Sunday, fans can expect cooler, drier air by midweek. Rain and fog will start Sunday morning, but the skies should clear by late morning. Strong fog warnings are in effect…
The school closed for the third day due to a pipe burst and offers only part-time instruction. A New Jersey middle school will be shuttered for the third day after a water pipe fell last week, causing extensive damage. Since Thursday’s pipe burst, Winslow Township Middle School in Atco has been shuttered. As soon as…
Bruce Springsteen said in a recent Time magazine interview that President Donald Trump “would be consigned to the trash heap of history” if Congress had performed properly. The rock star used bold language to characterize a hazardous time for American democracy, showing how outspoken artists still shape political discourse. In Manchester this spring, Springsteen labeled…
A landscaping car hit 13-year-old Nico Lombardi on his e-bike Wednesday afternoon, killing him. Scotch Plains mourns his loss. The horrible accident at Mountain and Mountainview roads injured Lombardi terribly. Sad he didn’t make it to University Hospital in Newark after being taken promptly. Government claims no charges have been filed. Nico’s death shook the…
The Middlesex County administration announced the October 4, 2025 Pancreatic Cancer Walk in Edison’s Roosevelt Park. The county is hosting this community event to raise money, awareness, and hope for pancreatic cancer patients. The Office of Health Services organizes individual, family, and group walks. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m., and registration opens at 8:30….
