Former President Donald Trump yelled at a White House reporter for asking about his family’s Saudi Arabia business ties and Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s famous visit was violent. Saudi Arabia and the US have tensions. ABC News’ Mary Bruce asked Trump about the Trump family’s Saudi Arabia business dealings and advised him…
Federal prosecutors say a former U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew staff member planned, staged, and lied about a dramatic assault in multiple law enforcement interviews. Natalie Greene, 26, of Ocean City represented Rep. Van Drew’s 2nd Congressional District constituent services. Her July claim that three men ambushed her on a nature trail, scalpel-carved her, and…
In a close special election, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and outgoing Councilwoman Lamonica McIver supported Amina Bey, who won the Central Ward City Council seat by 97 votes. Newark residents were worried. On Tuesday, certified results confirmed Bey’s close win in the city’s political battle. Of 8,381 Central Ward votes, Bey received 3,302, 39.4%. At…
President Trump cited Walmart’s latest Thanksgiving meal deal as evidence of falling inflation. He told business leaders and investors that the retailer’s lower holiday package price shows cost cutting. Numbers contradict Trump’s claims. Trump said at a U.S.-Saudi investment event that Walmart’s Thanksgiving dinner is 25% cheaper than last year. Despite the big drop, he…
Another prominent Republican is being considered for the 2028 presidency. Ted Cruz’s presidential hints will be noticed nationwide. Famous conservative Cruz ran for president. Some believe Cruz is quietly preparing for a presidential run due to his recent comments, higher profile, and harsher criticism of conservatives. National TV reported Cruz “eyeing a 2028 run.” He…
Two 13-year-old girls in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, took an unauthorized joyride in their parents’ SUV early Tuesday morning, causing significant property damage. A thrill became a neighborhood scare, and police are investigating. Police say a white SUV driven by a teenager and a passenger in Canterbury Mews development veered off the road…
Friday, President Trump urged the Justice Department to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s suspicious and long-ignored ties to several high-profile Democrats, escalating political tensions. He demanded action after Epstein’s estate’s sealed emails refocused national attention on his network and influential associates. Epstein was allegedly targeted by Trump. He claimed Friday morning that Democrats are ignoring major political…
Good weather in mid-November brightens the Leonid meteor shower. The small moon illuminates meteors at night. The Leonid shower occurs every November and December when Earth passes through comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle’s debris. The tiny pieces fly fast and burn brightly. At peak, 10–15 meteors per hour are predicted. Peaking is likely November 16–17 and into November…
Uniformed staff can now check tickets at New Jersey rail station entrances before boarding. NJ Transit expanded its inspection program to reduce fare evasion and protect revenue. Transit agencies like NJ Transit assumed passengers would buy tickets, board the train, and be spot-checked. Starting commutes with ticket checks changes that. Many stations have checked ticket…
New Jersey’s newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, gave a farewell speech to Congress and resigned, signaling a shift from federal to state leadership. As 57th governor, Sherrill pledged to New Jerseyans and called her mission urgent. Sherrill, a four-term Democratic representative from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, told the chamber that she would soon leave…
