Category: Politics

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick described a tense and disturbing house meeting with late businessman Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick, who lived next door to Epstein, recounted in a recent podcast how Epstein called him and his wife over for coffee and then showed them his apartment. Their relaxed visit turned strange when they entered a room…

Vice President JD Vance downplayed criticism of President Trump’s AI-generated video showing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries donning a sombrero with a phony mustache amid tense shutdown discussions. Democratic leaders blasted the racist and insulting film, which featured a distorted Chuck Schumer voice. Vance called the imagery political humor, not hate. Vance told a White…

A new statewide survey puts Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ahead of Vice President JD Vance in a 2028 presidential race, demonstrating his growing popularity in a key battlefield. Quinnipiac University found Shapiro leading Vance 53 percent to 43 percent of Pennsylvania registered voters. Most Democrats support Shapiro and most Republicans support Vance, according to the…

U.S. Representative and Air Force veteran Chrissy Houlahan has slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sending “chilling” directions to service women. In a recent in-person briefing with hundreds of senior military officers, Hegseth ordered all combat troops to reach the “highest male” physical fitness standards, prompting outrage from lawmakers and military activists. Houlahan told reporters…

A federal investigation into Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill’s unauthorized publication of military data has shook New Jersey’s close governor’s race. A Republican backer of Sherrill, Jack Ciattarelli, received largely unredacted documents from the National Archives last week. The Archives apologized. The incident emerged as New Jersey’s governor’s election heats up. Former Navy helicopter pilot…

NPR, PBS News, and Marist’s new poll indicates which political party Americans blame most for a probable federal government shutdown. If Congress doesn’t agree, the money will run out at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Political events are worrying more people, according to the study. In the study, 38% blamed Republicans for a shutdown and…

Political participation in New Jersey is unusual, but the debate between Democratic candidate Dale Caldwell and Republican Jim Gannon provided a unique opportunity. Tuesday night’s topics were high state taxes, Trump’s impact, and immigration policy. The discourse about problems helped people understand each candidate and their priorities. This contrasts with recent political events that were…

Democrat Mikie Sherrill leads New Jersey’s tight gubernatorial contest in multiple surveys. Fox News’ Tuesday poll had Sherrill ahead of Republican Jack Ciattarelli by eight points among likely voters, 50% to 42%. Sherrill leads registered voters by seven points, 48% to 41% for her Republican opponent. In the conservative Quenatus Insights poll, Sherrill leads likely…

One of Essex County’s few unspoiled forests is at risk again as local people and environmentalists return to court. The issue involves billionaire entrepreneur Zygmunt Wilf, co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings, and his family’s plan to build approximately 500 apartments on 120 acres of woodland in the Watchung Mountains. The plan would permanently destroy wetlands,…

Republican contender Jack Ciattarelli is accusing Democratic opponent Mikie Sherrill of benefitting from improper stock dealings while in Congress, escalating the New Jersey governor’s contest. Ciattarelli has consistently claimed that Sherrill’s fortune tripled during her term, citing financial filings showing her net worth at over $11 million. His campaign claims Sherrill benefited herself while ordinary…