Category: Politics

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…

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,…

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….

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

Billionaire businessman Ray Dalio has warned about America’s political and economic future under President Donald Trump, comparing it to history’s worst eras. This week, Bridgewater Associates founder and Wall Street titan Ray Dalio expressed significant anxiety about the U.S.’s direction in an interview. He believes widening divisions in wealth, morals, and political trust are encouraging…

The dramatic return of Congress to Washington this week could revive tensions between President Donald Trump and one of his most outspoken Republican colleagues. After the August recess, Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie filed a discharge petition to force the House to vote on releasing all government information related to late billionaire Jeffrey Epstein. As Epstein…