Category: Politics

As Governor Mikie Sherrill drafts her first state budget, New Jersey’s financial assistance to seniors may be questionable. Stay NJ, a senior property tax relief program, is a hot topic as lawmakers and officials examine the state’s financial goals for the year. Governor Sherrill addressed financial issues and spending obligations at a Trenton Statehouse news…

A rapid leadership shift at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has raised questions about immigration enforcement, notably in New Jersey, where federal officials are preparing a large immigrant detention center. Just two days after a brutal Capitol Hill hearing, President Donald Trump declared that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will be removed. The judgment…

A crimson patch on President Donald Trump’s right neck during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House this week garnered attention. The redness above his shirt collar raised suspicions regarding its cause. The White House physician has addressed the matter, but independent medical experts have also speculated on the cause of the skin…

After wearing Palestine-related attire at a professional judicial conference last year, a New Jersey municipal court judge is facing an ethics charge. The state’s judicial monitoring officials said the outfit may have sent a political message during a delicate international war. New Jersey’s Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct filed the complaint against Steven Brister, a…

In a tense Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to quit or be impeached, saying he no longer trusts her leadership. The confrontation occurred during nearly four hours of hearing by senators questioning the department’s immigration enforcement and federal immigration officials. Federal immigration agents’ detention of…

President Trump reportedly voiced irritation with FBI Director Kash Patel’s actions during a Team USA celebration at the Olympics, causing tension in the U.S. government. Trump reportedly spoke with Patel after a video of the FBI director rejoicing in the locker room after a huge Olympic victory went viral. On Sunday, the US men’s hockey…

California Governor Gavin Newsom appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for an interview that ended with a stunt award ceremony mocking former President Donald Trump’s FIFA peace prize. The show appeared to be ending when Kimmel announced a major surprise. The scenario became comical when Josh Meyers appeared onstage as Gavin Newsom. The actor played a…

As political tensions between the US and Canada persist throughout President Donald Trump’s second term, tourism officials on New Jersey’s Jersey Shore are seeing a drop in Canadian visitors. Local tourism authorities say the pattern started last year and is continuing this summer, causing anxiety for businesses that rely on Canadian tourists. Cape May County…

A famous former sportscaster who turned to politics is apparently being considered for a significant CBS News post. CBS is reportedly interested in Sage Steele, a former ESPN anchor and Trump supporter. Her name has come up in internal network morning program overhaul conversations. The chat apparently occurred as CBS News considers the future of…

A video of a police reaction in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, shows a local zoning board member threatening to alert federal immigration authorities during a dispute with a tree service team. Police body camera footage from November 5 captured the encounter on a calm suburban street last fall. The clip shows Old Bridge Township…