House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Fires Back at White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

New York House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for calling Democrats “made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens and violent criminals.” Jeffries labeled Leavitt “sick,” “out of control,” and “demented, ignorant, a stone-cold liar, or all of the above.” Jeffries criticized the federal government shutdown, which furloughed or unpaid…

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Trump Warns Maduro Leader and Signals a Harder U.S. Stance on Venezuela

President Donald Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro “doesn’t want to f— around with the United States,” escalating Washington’s pressure on Caracas over drug-smuggling and geopolitical issues. Trump said Maduro had offered “everything” to avoid conflict at a joint appearance with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. The implication: Maduro was apparently offering…

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Gateway Tunnel Commission CEO Recovering After Health Scare

Gateway Development Commission manager, who is developing the multibillion-dollar Hudson River train tunnel, is recovering from a heart attack. Authorities await CEO Tom Prendergast’s return from medical leave. Gateway Hudson River Tunnel leader Prendergast had a heart attack this week. Commission spokesperson: He is “doing well” and recovering. The statement thanked transportation sector colleagues and…

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“Leavitt’s Latest Attack: Democrats’ Base Labeled ‘Terrorists and Criminals’ in Viral Remarks”

In a furious interview last week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called Democrats “Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals.” She responded to questions about a New York City mayoral candidate who refused to say if Hamas should disarm and leave Gaza. Democrats’ absence showed cooperation with extremists, argued Leavitt. Leavitt’s message was clear:…

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Mitch McConnell’s Latest Fall Reignites Debate Over Age and Fitness for Office

Senate voting member Mitch McConnell, 83, fell Thursday in a Capitol hallway. His collapse comes amid public scrutiny of his health and physical state, especially following previous instability and medical concerns. Eyewitnesses say McConnell fell when an activist asked about ICE. The senator fell after losing his footing and dropping an assistant or security detail….

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New ShopRite Set to Open in West Caldwell, Marking a New Chapter for Local Shoppers

After sixty years servicing West Caldwell, food shopping is about to change. Next Tuesday, ShopRite’s modern grocery shop at 900 Bloomfield Avenue will open. Sunrise ShopRite, which has been there for 58 years, will be replaced. A 90,000-square-foot new store is next to the existing one on Passaic Avenue. Modern shopping is available, although the…

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Sherrill Slams Ciattarelli Over Opioid Claims, Setting Legal Threats Ablaze

Amidst a heated New Jersey governor race, Democratic contender Mikie Sherrill called Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli a “total baby” after he threatened a slander lawsuit. Sherrill has often claimed that Ciattarelli’s medical publication work led to the opioid crisis, something the Republican campaign has strongly denied. In an interview with a Philadelphia newspaper’s editorial board,…

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