Category: Politics
Trump’s Remarks on Putin’s Intentions for Ukraine Spark Skepticism at Home and Abroad
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. politicians, commentators, and foreign policy experts question President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans for Ukraine. Trump said a long phone discussion with Putin was “excellent” and that Putin wants Ukraine to succeed after peace negotiations at Mar-a-Lago. Trump said Putin acted “generously” and suggested giving…
New Jersey Congresswoman Challenges Ruling as Federal Charges Move Forward
New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver appealed a federal judge’s decision to let her criminal case proceed, hinting that her struggle against the allegations will continue. The case stemmed from a dramatic altercation outside Delaney Hall, a Newark federal immigration detention facility, on May 9. McIver is facing three federal felony counts for that incident and…
Epstein Investigator Finds Her Own Travel Records Inside Justice Department Files, Raising New Questions
The journalist whose reporting helped bring infamous millionaire Jeffrey Epstein back into federal detention is now questioning why her personal travel information appears in DOJ filings. Miami Herald investigative writer Julie K. Brown expects to be included in newly revealed Epstein-related papers because her research helped restart the probe. She was surprised to see detailed…
U.S. Administration Moves to Redefine Cannabis and Hemp, Setting the Stage for Major Changes in New Jersey
A federal decision to redefine cannabis and hemp could have lasting implications on New Jersey’s cannabis economy, medical research sector, and hemp farmers. Last December, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing federal agencies to classify cannabis as less harmful but keeping it illegal. Cannabis is no longer classified as a Schedule I substance,…
Stephen A. Smith Says Epstein Claims Highlight What Powerful Figures Fear Most
Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith has returned to national politics. This time, he’s angrily reacting to Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exaggerated charges about Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy sex criminal. Smith hasn’t appeared on TV or YouTube in almost a week, but his social media comments garnered notice and brought a different perspective to…
2026 Political Forecast: The Future of MAGA and New Jersey’s Shifting Landscape
Trump’s influence, headlines, and policy changes dominated American politics in 2025. Last year, political watchers on both sides of the aisle noticed the fragility of democratic institutions and the harshness of the nation’s political disputes. Trump’s 2025 administration has been distinguished by narrative control, not policy. Observers say the previous president shifted focus, affected political…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Shares Joyful Pregnancy News
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is congratulated on her second pregnancy. Leavitt, 28, announced on social media that her and Nicholas Riccio, 60, are having a child in May. Leavitt posted a photo of her baby bulge in front of a Christmas tree in her emotional announcement. She said she and her husband are…
Trump Signals Rising Prices Will Be the Central Battle of the 2026 Midterms
President Donald Trump has made it clear what he believes will define the 2026 midterm elections, and in his view, it all comes down to the cost of living. In a recent interview, the president said that pricing and affordability will dominate voters’ decisions as Americans judge whether everyday expenses are truly coming down under…
Mets Star’s Family Joins NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s Inaugural Committee
Katia Lindor, the wife of New York Mets standout Francisco Lindor, has been named as a member of New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural committee. The committee includes 48 individuals selected to reflect the diverse experiences, leadership, and creativity of New Yorkers across multiple communities. Lindor’s inclusion in the committee has sparked conversation on…
Trump Describes White House Ballroom Expansion as Personal Legacy Project
Trump called his massive White House East Wing ballroom project a personal monument. At the Turning Point USA AmericaFest in Phoenix, Fox News personality Jesse Watters described a dinner chat with the former president. Watters said Trump showed him detailed plans for the 90,000-square-foot ballroom during their meeting. Watters was surprised that the planned extension…