Category: Politics

Obama visited New Jersey this weekend to help Democratic governor candidate Mikie Sherrill in one of the state’s closest races. Obama told a roaring crowd at Essex County College in Newark that Sherrill is a strong, principled leader who can lead the state through tough times. He also accused her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, of…

After months of shutdown due to construction, White House tours will resume in early December with a slightly changed path. The new ballroom project, started under President Donald Trump, has aroused national debate, thus tours were temporarily halted. The First Lady’s office said public tours will resume on December 2, 2025. The modified path will…

After a shutdown that threatens to cut food aid for tens of millions of Americans, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins saw an unexpected benefit. Rollins recognized that the upcoming SNAP interruption is sparking a national debate regarding its operation. Rollins called the disaster the “silver lining” because it highlighted fundamental faults in the program, which…

Milford, New Jersey’s 1870s train station is now a top restaurant. An old steam and whistle building now houses a restaurant that emphasizes classic cooking above dazzling techniques. Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer returned to cooking without following trends or viral meals. They co-founded a culinary magazine, produced award-winning cookbooks, and developed their simple, well-executed…

Former President Barack Obama is becoming public about his concerns about the US under President Donald Trump. According to close aides and those acquainted with his thinking, Obama no longer believes the country can simply overcome the current administration’s political and institutional problems. He may change his Democratic politics strategy of staying in the background…

After a top administration official said the federal government “failed” SNAP recipients, Congressional leadership is scrambling to address ramifications. This week at a press briefing, the official warned that millions of households dependent on this aid may lose essential support on November 1 without new financing. Legislators quickly clarified her words. The official told reporters…

Both major parties are targeting Black and Latino voters in New Jersey’s tight governor race. The outcome depends on these two demographic groups, especially in cities and suburbs. Observers find their allegiances more malleable now, and efforts that ignore them risk failure. Traditional methods frustrate Newark and Paterson black voters. They get bored of speeches…

Due to the abrupt stoppage of federal food aid, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proclaimed a state of emergency to protect over 800,000 residents. The designation permits New Jersey to mobilize emergency resources and coordinate assistance efforts as households prepare for SNAP disruptions. State officials report that over half of those impacted are children,…

Polls show young Americans support Trump less. New research show 1 in 5 under-30s support his leadership. About half of Gen Z and Millennial supporters were in this category at the start of the year. The drop suggests young Americans, who shaped the election, are angry. Younger Americans are losing interest in Trump, but older…

Netflix’s proposal to turn Fort Monmouth Army Base into a massive production center is shifting drastically. More than 100 World War II memorials honoring U.S. Army Signal Corps soldiers on the Avenue of Memories are being moved to make place for new studio project road renovations. The Avenue of Memories, which borders Netflix’s Oceanport site,…