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Federal Immigration Agents Detain Multiple Individuals in Morristown, Including Local High School Senior

Federal immigration officers detained one high school senior and up to ten others in Morristown, New Jersey, Sunday. A Speedwell Avenue laundromat on Henry Street and nearby communities was raided and numerous people arrested. Mayor Tim Dougherty says an Elizabeth ICE facility detains a Morristown High School senior. Due to their age, the mayor did…

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Former Collingswood Mayor Takes Legal Action Over Disputed EMS Decision by New

After a contentious vote to outsource emergency medical services, former Collingswood Mayor and current borough commissioner James Maley sued the borough, raising questions about ethics and transparency in local government. The legal action relies on newly elected Mayor Daniella Solano Ward’s vote last month to transfer EMS operations to Virtua Health EMS. Before becoming a…

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U.S. EPA Launches Fresh Safety Review of Widely Used but Highly Toxic Weed Killer

The EPA has launched a safety investigation of paraquat, a strong weed herbicide used on American fields but banned in over 70 countries. The decision renews federal review of a chemical lambasted by environmentalists, farmworkers, and lawmakers for its severe toxicity and health hazards. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said manufacturers must give updated, real-world scientific…

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Trump Says His Own Judgment Defines the Limits of Presidential Power

President Donald Trump has stated that his activities as commander in chief are restricted by his morality and judgment, not international law or global accords. The president’s comments in a lengthy interview reveal his views on American military, economic, and political dominance abroad. When asked explicitly if he may strike, coerce, or intervene in other…

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Mayor Frey Defends Harsh Words After Fatal ICE Shooting Sparks Federal-Local Clash

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…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Fast-Track $128 Million Spending Plan as Legislative Term Nears End

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…

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Tragic Death of 13-Year-Old in Ewing Following Police Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle

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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Trump Slams Five GOP Senators After Bipartisan Vote Limits Military Authority on Venezuela

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…

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