Category: Politics
New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Further Distance Local Agencies From Federal Immigration Enforcement
As Governor Phil Murphy’s term winds down, New Jersey lawmakers have passed laws to curtail cooperation between state and municipal authorities and ICE, signifying a harsher stance on immigrant protections. The act, passed after a lengthy and contentious state Legislature voting session, mirrors a national debate about how states should respond to federal immigration enforcement….
Greenland Pushes Back as Trump Renews Talk of U.S. Control Over Arctic Territory
Local inhabitants and political leaders oppose President Donald Trump’s increased calls to take control of Greenland, saying it should not be sold or used as a bargaining chip in global power politics. President Trump remarked on Air Force One that leasing Greenland would not defend American interests and that the US must buy it. He…
New Jersey Sets First-Ever Rules for Charter Schools After Decades of Limited Oversight
After nearly three decades of limited statewide standards, New Jersey charter schools are poised to change their governance. New Jersey lawmakers passed a comprehensive package of laws on the last day of the legislative session to codify charter school admissions, public funding, leadership, and employment practices for the first time. Governor Phil Murphy will evaluate…
New Jersey GOP Enters 9th District Race as Tiffany Burress Announces Congressional Bid
Tiffany Burress, a New Jersey attorney and businesswoman, is running for Congress in the 9th District as a Republican. This week, Burress, the wife of former NFL great Plaxico Burress, declared her first political attempt. Burress announced her campaign as a political outsider with extensive professional experience outside Washington. She said her legal, business, and…
Fox News Panel Sparks Backlash After JD Vance Comments on ICE Shooting and Protest Rights
A guest on Fox News openly criticized Vice President JD Vance’s disregard for Appalachian values in his remarks regarding law enforcement accountability and protest rights, sparking a heated exchange. A tragic Immigration and Customs Enforcement shooting in Minneapolis and the national debate over federal officer immunity dominated the discussion. On the broadcast, Corbin Trent, a…
DOJ Subpoenas Federal Reserve Amid Threat of Criminal Charges, Powell Defends Central Bank Independence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced that the DOJ has subpoenaed the central bank and warned of possible criminal charges for his recent testimony over Fed facility upgrades. The federal government and the central bank, which is supposed to operate independently, are in a rare and fierce conflict. Powell said the subpoenas relate to his…
From “Law and Order” to Global Tension: Trump’s Actions Spark Debate at Home and Abroad
The new year has begun with political and law enforcement activities under President Donald Trump that are sparking national debate, legal questions, and reactions beyond Washington. Supporters who expected “law and order” are now seeing assertive foreign policy, controversial immigration enforcement, and growing Republican Party dissent. The combination of these events is generating scrutiny from…
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…
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…
Former MLB Player Backs Federal Immigration Agents After Fatal Minneapolis Operation
After a Minneapolis enforcement operation tragedy, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement drew global notice and political reaction. Former MLB player and Republican congressional candidate Mark Teixeira endorsed the agency. Federal officials fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good as she tried to drive away from an ICE operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. ICE said they fired…