Category: Politics

New Jersey’s latest budget proposal is creating growing tension in Trenton as Gov. Mikie Sherrill moves to reduce nearly $200 million in spending that lawmakers added to the state budget during the final months of former Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration. While the governor says the cuts are necessary to control spending and end years of…

A political exchange between current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg turned increasingly personal over the weekend after Duffy responded to criticism with a social media video comparing Buttigieg to a sloth. The dispute began after Buttigieg criticized Duffy’s recently announced “Great American Road Trip” reality series during an appearance on…

Plans are reportedly under discussion within the White House regarding the possible installation of a permanent helipad on the South Lawn, a move aimed at addressing long-standing operational concerns linked to presidential helicopter landings. According to multiple reports from major U.S. media outlets, the idea is being reviewed as officials look for a more stable…

A new national poll shows growing frustration among Americans over the state of the U.S. economy, with many saying they are unhappy with rising living costs, inflation, and fuel prices under President Donald Trump’s administration. The survey, released Sunday by CBS News, found that public confidence in the economy remains weak as economic uncertainty continues…

President Donald Trump is facing one of the weakest approval ratings of his political career, according to a newly released New York Times/Siena College poll that suggests growing voter dissatisfaction on several major national issues. The survey, released Monday, found Trump’s job approval rating at 37%, marking the lowest level recorded in any New York…

A former New Jersey high school teacher accused of repeated inappropriate conduct in the classroom has officially lost his teaching certifications after a lengthy state review process that lasted nearly seven years. New Jersey Education Commissioner Lily Laux approved the revocation of Matthew O’Brien’s teaching licenses on April 28, ending a disciplinary case connected to…

Rep. Thomas Massie is heading into a high-stakes Republican primary in Kentucky as his ongoing disagreements with President Donald Trump continue to draw national attention inside the GOP. Voters in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District are set to decide Tuesday whether Massie will remain in Congress after facing weeks of criticism from Trump and his allies….

New Jersey is moving ahead with large-scale preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as state officials announced dozens of community events and fan celebrations that will take place across the state in the coming weeks. The initiative is designed to bring residents, visitors, and local businesses together ahead of one of the world’s biggest…

A divided Township Council in Toms River has voted to place new restrictions on how Mayor Dan Rodrick can use his township-issued vehicle, following concerns from council members about the car being used for commuting outside the township. During a tense public meeting held Wednesday, the council approved the ordinance in a narrow 4-3 vote….