Category: Politics

Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka signed an executive order instructing city employees to document Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations they encounter that violate the U.S. Constitution or state and local laws. City officials took a major step to track federal immigration enforcement in Newark with the order. The mayor announced it during a Wednesday night…

Though the 2028 presidential election is more than two years away, early political signals are shaping the conversation. A new national poll suggests that one Republican candidate has a commanding early lead among GOP primary voters, setting the stage for a party-defining showdown. Emerson College issued a survey this week showing that Vice President JD…

New Jersey is quietly one of the most crucial states for abortion access, especially for women traveling from prohibited or extremely limited states. State governments in New Jersey strengthened and protected abortion rights years before the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade in 2022. Those early decisions are shaping the state’s rising role as a…

At the Prudential Center in Newark on Wednesday, a night to honor American hockey heroes turned political. New Jersey Devils player Jack Hughes received screaming ovation for his Olympic heroics, while Governor Mikie Sherrill was booed during a ceremonial puck drop. Hughes, who scored the game-winning overtime goal against Canada to win the Winter Olympics…

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warns of a $3 billion structural deficit ahead of a crucial budget season. In a press conference in the Trenton Statehouse, the governor stated that tough financial decisions are ahead that could impact state people. After replacing previous Governor Phil Murphy, Sherrill announced her government will not raise taxes to…

Former GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene warned that a U.S. military strike on Iran may devastate former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement, highlighting a stark divide inside the party. Greene, formerly one of Trump’s closest congressional allies, is now a rare Republican critic of the administration’s Iran policy. She made these comments…

New Jersey has begun addressing corporate and developer complaints about delayed and unexpected government clearances. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order to modernize the state’s permitting process on her first day in office, emphasizing her administration’s goal of improving government efficiency and accountability. Business leaders have contended for years that New Jersey’s strong workforce…

New Jersey hockey’s celebration turned into a political flashpoint at the Prudential Center in Newark. Fans honored New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes on Wednesday after his historic overtime goal gave Team USA a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. The fans cheered the youthful center, calling it a proud moment for the club and…

Republican Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has publicly criticized former President Donald Trump’s conduct, dividing the GOP. In a recent interview, Stitt encouraged federal authorities to define their long-term immigration plan and warned against politically driven government decisions that could affect businesses and states. Americans demand certainty, especially on immigration enforcement, Stitt added. He supported border…

President Donald Trump hailed a New Jersey Coast Guard rescue swimmer for his bravery during last year’s Texas floods at his State of the Union address on Tuesday. Petty Officer Scott Ruskan, who saved 165 lives in one of Texas’s deadliest flooding catastrophes, was honored nationally. Ruskan, from Warren County, New Jersey, was conspicuously seated…