This week, former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, who resigned after less than a year, openly insulted former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz on social media. Bongino, a conservative journalist and podcast host, slammed Gaetz for political opportunism and personal wrongdoing. Bongino vented his dissatisfaction with the conservative movement on Twitter X. He warned against “grifters,…
Mikie Sherrill becomes New Jersey’s 57th governor, making history. Her inaugural celebration will be place at East Rutherford’s American Dream mall, one of the nation’s largest shopping and entertainment complexes, representing the state’s unique personality. The black-tie inaugural party will follow Sherrill’s January 20 swearing-in. The mall’s NHL-sized ice rink near the amusement and water…
On Wednesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz slammed the Trump administration after a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and civilian were shot and killed during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis. The event has reignited discussion over federal immigration actions and local public safety. The shooting occurred in a location south of downtown Minneapolis where federal…
After a huge military operation in Venezuela seized President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, former President Donald Trump made pronouncements on US policy toward multiple countries and territories. International attention has been drawn to the Trump administration’s effort as Maduro and his spouse face federal narco-terrorism allegations. Trump warned reporters aboard Air Force One of…
A New Jersey lottery player’s life changed on New Year’s Day when a Jersey City scratch-off ticket was worth over $1.7 million, according to state lottery authorities. The winning ticket was bought at 502 Grocery & Deli on Ocean Avenue in Hudson County. Win For Life!, a $5 scratch-off ticket, has a unique top prize…
Leading US supermarket chain Wegmans now uses facial recognition technology in several stores. Customers saw banners in Brooklyn and Manhattan notifying buyers of facial recognition, which the company confirmed. Signs say the technology is used to “protect the safety and security of our patrons and employees.” Retail stores are increasingly using smart technologies to increase…
Tonight, fog and freezing rain may make northern and central New Jersey highways treacherous. The NWS anticipates moderate rain from west to east tonight with temperatures below freezing in northwest New Jersey’s higher altitudes. Late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning may bring freezing rain to northwest New Jersey above 1,200 feet. Ice buildup is…
Another federal judge has upheld criminal charges against Democratic U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver in a high-profile case involving a dispute outside a federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The ruling means McIver will continue to face charges of assaulting and interfering with federal officers last spring. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper…
A 72-year-old Union County man’s family filed a wrongful death complaint after a Planet Fitness gym accident last summer. A automobile drove through the gym’s glass exterior on Newark Avenue on August 26, killing Elizabeth resident Jose Antonio Chez. After the tragedy, the family is holding the gym and property owners liable. The December 11…
Trump shocked the world by launching a high-profile military action to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro early on January 3. Operation Absolute Resolve targeted Maduro, his wife, son, and three coworkers, drawing US and international criticism. The mission went without congressional approval, provoking nationwide debate. The Trump administration says the operation is a response to…
