Category: Politics

ICE detained Jersey Kebab co-owner Emine Emanet at her Elizabeth, New Jersey restaurant months ago, causing an unfathomable nightmare. She was separated from her family and life for 14 days in a freezing prison cell. Her family and neighborhood were shaken by her sudden arrest, wondering what would happen. Emine is home with her family,…

Former President Donald Trump is contacting his staunchest supporters about a $2,000 tariff stimulus check. The tariff-funded refund, which Trump has touted, may benefit low- and middle-income Americans, but eligibility specifics are still being decided. Trump said earlier this month that these payments may be made in mid-2026. While income restrictions and qualification criteria are…

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego reacts to right-wing activist Jack Posobiec’s text message leak. Gallego criticized the Democratic Party’s culture and social media outreach. The leaked texts said Democrats “don’t look like the fun party” and criticized party members’ public behavior. The leaflets also implied Democrats are no longer carefree and young. The publications were honest…

Following his personal assault on New York Times White House journalist Katie Rogers, former President Donald Trump is under fire again. He insulted another female journalist on Air Force One a week earlier. President Trump responded sharply to a New York Times investigative piece on his decreased public schedule and evident indications of exhaustion since…

It was reported this week that Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fought right-wing broadcaster Mike Cernovich over her early resignation. Last Friday, MAGA enthusiast Greene revealed she would resign from her House seat on January 5, 2026, startling supporters and critics. Greene explained in a multi-minute X video that she left early to shield…

The latest Jersey Supreme Court’s latest decision could have an impact on cases of shaken infant syndrome, such as the case of a Texas man on death row. Expert testimony about shaken baby syndrome or traumatic head trauma may not be scientifically sound in jury trials. Six justices voted yes and one voted no on…

Franklin High School in Somerset celebrates a milestone this Christmas. At the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting, the school’s GoldN’Blues choir will gain national exposure. The choir won the annual NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 Star Choir competition. On December 3, NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” will include GoldN’Blues performing “Joy to the…

Former president Donald Trump is back in the news. His request to rebrand the GOP was unexpected. The president suggested GOP lawmakers on social media Wednesday. This garnered online comments. He used “Tepublican” & “Tpublican” as a “new word for a TRUMP REPUBLICAN, which is almost everyone (GREAT POLICY IS THE KEY!).” Trump’s branding fixation…

President Trump has claimed “record highs” in approval ratings in recent days. Polls show his presidency is more unpopular than ever. On Wednesday, Trump informed supporters his poll ratings were at an all-time high. A day earlier, an Economist/YouGov poll showed the president’s job approval at an all-time low for this term. The study indicated…

After Bridgegate, Rick Cotton led the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey through nearly a decade of reform. He will retire in January 2026. Under Cotton, the bi-state agency that runs the region’s airports, bridges, tunnels, seaports, and PATH train system upgraded and reorganized its infrastructure. In August 2017, Cotton took over a…