Category: Politics
New Jersey Security Guards Rally for Fair Pay and Safer Working Conditions Amid Rising Risks
In downtown Newark on September 3, nearly 150 security guards protested for higher wages and safer working conditions as part of a union-led awareness campaign. The action, organized by SEIU Local 32BJ, followed a July 28 Manhattan mass shooting that killed union member Aland Etienne, highlighting the daily hazards security guards endure. At the event,…
AOC Joins Forces with GOP Lawmakers on Historic Stock Trading Ban for Congress
On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported a congressional stock trading ban. Rare Washington bipartisanship shows commitment to federal transparency and accountability. Ocasio-Cortez, Burchett, Roy, and Luna introduced the bill. Since elected officials’ stock trading is under scrutiny, this cross-party effort to prevent conflicts of interest and restore public faith in Congress is crucial….
Jack Ciattarelli’s Balancing Act: Navigating Trump Ties in a Shifting Political Landscape
Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican who nearly defeated a Democratic incumbent in his last statewide race, is at a crossroads. He carefully linked with MAGA for months to survive a GOP primary. He argued with Trump friends, openly changed his views to suit the former president’s followers, and met Trump. He gained short-term critical approbation with…
Ras Baraka’s Endorsement Strengthens Mikie Sherrill’s Campaign Ahead of New Jersey Governor’s Race
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka endorsed Mikie Sherrill in the closely watched governor’s race this week, changing New Jersey politics. Months after a heated campaign, the two Democrats’ support shows party unity before November. Sherrill and Baraka first appeared together in Newark’s Zion Hill Baptist Church following their rivalry. Baraka, popular in New Jersey’s largest city,…
Newsom Escalates Feud with Trump, Suggests ‘Dementia’ After Water Supply Claim
California Governor Gavin Newsom again debated former President Donald Trump, mocking his water supply claims. Trump claimed in a recent news conference that Newsom had barred Pacific Northwest water from reaching Los Angeles during the severe wildfires earlier this year. Trump said that this restriction left communities without water in hydrants and homes, worsening fires….
Trump Health Rumors Spark Online Frenzy as Governor Walz’s Remarks Ignite MAGA Backlash
After he disappeared for a few days, social media was abuzz with rumors regarding former President Donald Trump’s health over the weekend. On X, “#whereistrump” and “#TRUMPDIED” trended, sparking conspiracy theories and heated online disputes. Trump posted regularly on his Truth Social account and was seen going to his golf club in northern Virginia, dismissing…
John Cornyn Launches Tipline to Gather Allegations Against Ken Paxton as GOP Primary Race Intensifies
In his Republican primary against Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas Senator John Cornyn launched a campaign website that urges the public to report inappropriate behavior. The move highlights rising tensions in one of the most acrimonious GOP elections ahead of next year’s primary. Senator Cornyn, seeking a fifth term, launched the new initiative as “Ken…
Former Yankees Star Mark Teixeira Praises Trump as He Launches Texas Congressional Bid
Former Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira declared his Texas congressional campaign and endorsed Trump. The former baseball star, famed for his power hitting and defense, wants to promote “America First” in Washington. After Rep. Chip Roy withdrew from Texas’ 21st Congressional District, Teixeira, 45, confirmed his candidacy. Roy is running for Texas Attorney General, so…
Bill Spadea’s Silence on New Jersey Governor’s Race Sparks GOP Debate
Conservative radio broadcaster Bill Spadea has returned to the airwaves, but his neutrality in New Jersey’s gubernatorial election has strained Republican circles. Spadea lost the Republican governorship nomination last spring to Jack Ciattarelli, the GOP challenger to Mikie Sherrill. Spadea has stated that he will not endorse a candidate this election cycle, but his position…
Cory Booker Announces Engagement: Meet His Fiancée Alexis Lewis
U.S. Senator Cory Booker’s engagement has garnered notice in New Jersey and nationwide. The longtime public worker, who has been in the Senate since 2013, posted the good news on Instagram on Tuesday. Booker, 56, announced his engagement to Alexis Lewis, calling her his companion, best friend, and fiancée. Many who have watched Booker’s political…