Category: Politics

News broke after former President Donald Trump’s UNGA remarks regarding lowering retail costs. Many Americans’ retail experiences contradict this claim. Rising food costs still hurt most Americans, according to the Harris Poll for Axios, showing the divide between political speech and public perception. The study found that nearly half of Americans say groceries cost higher…

After two adolescent girls died in an accident involving 17-year-old Vincent P. Battiloro, Cranford was rattled. Battiloro was held after the collision but released by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office pending further investigation. He was caught two days later and charged with two first-degree murders of 17-year-olds Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas. Battiloro, driving an…

Families in New Jersey are frustrated and scared that several prominent hospitals have suspended gender-affirming medical treatments for under-19s. Health care providers took the decision in reaction to Trump administration threats to cut funding for institutions that give children puberty blockers, hormone treatment, and related therapies. RWJ Barnabas Health will no longer accept gender-affirming children….

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick described a tense and disturbing house meeting with late businessman Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick, who lived next door to Epstein, recounted in a recent podcast how Epstein called him and his wife over for coffee and then showed them his apartment. Their relaxed visit turned strange when they entered a room…

Vice President JD Vance downplayed criticism of President Trump’s AI-generated video showing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries donning a sombrero with a phony mustache amid tense shutdown discussions. Democratic leaders blasted the racist and insulting film, which featured a distorted Chuck Schumer voice. Vance called the imagery political humor, not hate. Vance told a White…

A new statewide survey puts Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ahead of Vice President JD Vance in a 2028 presidential race, demonstrating his growing popularity in a key battlefield. Quinnipiac University found Shapiro leading Vance 53 percent to 43 percent of Pennsylvania registered voters. Most Democrats support Shapiro and most Republicans support Vance, according to the…

U.S. Representative and Air Force veteran Chrissy Houlahan has slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sending “chilling” directions to service women. In a recent in-person briefing with hundreds of senior military officers, Hegseth ordered all combat troops to reach the “highest male” physical fitness standards, prompting outrage from lawmakers and military activists. Houlahan told reporters…

A federal investigation into Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill’s unauthorized publication of military data has shook New Jersey’s close governor’s race. A Republican backer of Sherrill, Jack Ciattarelli, received largely unredacted documents from the National Archives last week. The Archives apologized. The incident emerged as New Jersey’s governor’s election heats up. Former Navy helicopter pilot…

NPR, PBS News, and Marist’s new poll indicates which political party Americans blame most for a probable federal government shutdown. If Congress doesn’t agree, the money will run out at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Political events are worrying more people, according to the study. In the study, 38% blamed Republicans for a shutdown and…

Political participation in New Jersey is unusual, but the debate between Democratic candidate Dale Caldwell and Republican Jim Gannon provided a unique opportunity. Tuesday night’s topics were high state taxes, Trump’s impact, and immigration policy. The discourse about problems helped people understand each candidate and their priorities. This contrasts with recent political events that were…