Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has defended his harsh language in condemning a federal immigration officer’s fatal shooting, saying the focus should be on the death. The argument follows the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis earlier this week. The officer fired in self-defense when Good attempted to hit him…
Democratic lawmakers quickly approved a $128 million spending bill as the legislative session nears its end, prompting Republican criticism and reigniting Trenton debates over transparency and fiscal priorities. Two key state bodies approved the funding plan, which allocates millions of dollars to municipal, county, and state projects, late Thursday night with less than an hour’s…
Police pursuits in Ewing, New Jersey, triggered car accidents that killed a 13-year-old girl last month. Girl hit by 15-year-old’s stolen car. The Mercer County Prosecutor charged the driver with auto death, aggravated manslaughter, and traffic violations. The driver and 15-year-old passenger were arrested on scene, police said. They live in Trenton. Parkway Avenue and…
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President Trump publicly scolded five Republican senators for supporting a Senate resolution to limit his military activities in Venezuela. The move showed new Republican Party divisions and reignited Congress’s conflict with the president’s war and national security authorities. Thursday, the Senate barely passed a war powers resolution 52–47. Military action “within or against” Venezuela requires…
News reports indicate a 13-year-old girl died in Ewing, New Jersey, after police chased her in a stolen automobile. Everyone was stunned by the December 19 evening accident. It raised concerns about youth crime and driving. Police said the accident occurred along Parkway Avenue and Prospect Street. At 6:45 p.m., Ewing police sought to stop…
A fight over a card game led to a stabbing at a family gathering in Clark, New Jersey. Newark police arrested a 37-year-old man after a fight broke out at a casual social event. Derrell D. Busby was charged with aggravated assault, assault with a dangerous weapon, and weapons offenses. Police said the arrest came…
Anthony Bourdain called Donkey’s Place in Camden, New Jersey, the best in Philadelphia for its cheesesteaks, despite being across the Delaware River. South Jersey residents and visitors flock to the restaurant for its famous sandwiches. Donkey’s Place is known for its food, but it also contains a strange collection of relics, including a walrus baculum,…
Former Yankees great Mark Teixeira is now a politician. He made headlines for his comments on U.S. election security and voter registration. The former MLB star called for tougher voting laws and suggested Democrats cheat in elections. The comments triggered an internet debate. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, who supports the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act…
