Category: Politics

Millions of households suffered this week as four Republican congressmen disobeyed party leadership on health care expenses. They reignited debates over leadership, party unity, US health care costs, and expired Affordable Care Act subsidies. Participants include Brian Fitzpatrick, Mike Lawler, Robert Bresnahan, and Ryan Mackenzie. They signed a discharge petition spearheaded by House Minority Leader…

A new White House display has sparked questions about tone, tradition, and political messaging in presidential locations after repeated scathing comments about previous presidents. Plaques are on Trump’s second-term “Presidential Walk of Fame”. Photo of plaques that transcend history tweeted by White House correspondent this week. They express strong thoughts, criticism, and gratitude like Trump….

A new national survey shows growing discontent while President Donald Trump praises the U.S. economy. Despite White House optimism, fresh data reveals everyday Americans don’t experience the economy’s benefits. The research finds most Americans think the economy hurts. Price spikes, cost-of-living challenges, and stagnant household budgets affect public sentiment. Few respondents expressed everyday economic satisfaction,…

Atlantic City casinos remain New Jersey’s only indoor smoking spots nearly 20 years after the ban. Staff from public health and casinos discuss whether this long-standing exception applies. On Monday, New Jersey appeals court heard from casino workers who say secondhand smoking poisons them. Dealers, servers, and other workers claimed they had a constitutional right…

A rare and extremely open White House account has spurred new debate about how President Donald Trump manages after taking office. Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff and a key participant in administration decisions, has given a candid appraisal of the president’s leadership style, decision-making, and inner circle. Recent interviews with Wiles depicted…

Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths rocked the Hollywood business and infuriated Trump supporters. Despite the political vitriol that followed, Hollywood Republican actor James Woods responded to the tragedy with uncommon calm and kindness. Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Reiner, 68, were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend. Officers confirmed the pair’s…

Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump’s record and blamed former President Joe Biden for rising living costs on Tuesday. At a Pennsylvania event, Vance addressed voters’ concerns about the administration’s misleading economic signals. President Trump has lauded the economy in media engagements in recent weeks. Many polls demonstrate public dissatisfaction with housing, healthcare,…

The DOD is investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly’s claims of unlawful military orders, escalating a spat with the Trump administration. A national debate over free speech, civilian oversight of the military, and political power intimidating elected officials and service members has erupted. Retired Navy captain and Democrat Senator Kelly reacted strongly to claims that the…

additional Jersey lawmakers are taking additional precautions to prevent abandoned underground mines from affecting highways after sinkholes triggered repeated Interstate 80 closures this year. State officials are under pressure to maintain outdated infrastructure and avert costly and disruptive disasters that harmed thousands of drivers and nearby towns. The New Jersey Department of Transportation must find…

NJ’s minimum wage rises next year. To help workers cope with rising prices, the state will boost the hourly minimum wage to $15.92 on January 1. Long-term raises are typical for NJ workers. Adding 43 cents per hour to full-time wages added hundreds each year. Inflation and economic indicators are raising wages, rent, food, and…