A small but significant win in the Democratic primary for the 11th Congressional District by progressive advocate Analilia Mejia may change New Jersey politics. Mejia won by less than two percentage points after several days of vote counting in an unusually close contest, causing former Rep. Tom Malinowski to concede. A special primary was held…
The Washington Coal Club, a nonprofit that promotes coal, will present President Donald Trump with a new industry honor. The group will name Trump its first “Undisputed Champion of Coal,” recognizing his administration’s efforts to roll back greenhouse gas rules and encourage coal-fired energy. The accolade comes as the administration implements major energy policy changes….
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Congress Tuesday that he visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean island in 2012 for an hour during a family vacation. Lutnick admitted after being questioned by the Senate Appropriations Committee about his past interactions with the convicted sex offender. Lutnick testified that he went to Little Saint James, often known…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s strange workout video with Kid Rock has drawn online criticism. The video, shared Tuesday on Kennedy’s official X account, encouraged Americans to exercise and eat clean. It was soon mocked and debated on social media. The video begins with both men shirtless under “Rock Out Work…
After New Jersey modified its vaccine tracking requirements this year, a prominent vaccine mandate opposition group is suing. The argument revolves on New Jersey Department of Health regulations adopted on January 20 that widen the state’s vaccine registry and allow private institutions to impose extra immunization mandates. The New Jersey Coalition for Vaccination Choice contested…
Over 30 Seton Hall Law School faculty members in New Jersey have openly protested federal civil rights and constitutional abuses. A sustained pattern of cruelty, abuses of fundamental rights, and disdain for the premise that no individual or authority is above the law concerned the legal professors, who wrote individually. The academicians stated in writing…
In 2026, homeowners considering selling face changing interest rates, buyer behavior, and affordability. The real estate market is still active, although not as fast as during the epidemic boom. 2026 sellers could expect a more deliberate and balanced process. Mortgage interest rates will highly impact 2026 home sales. Higher rates than in past years have…
New Jersey drivers face the highest vehicle insurance rate hikes in the nation in 2026. New Jersey drivers will receive a 10.46% rate hike, the most in the nation, exceeding Nevada, California, and New York. New Jersey ranks eighth in car insurance costs, and these increases are raising them further. Experts say rates are raised…
New Jersey towns honor Black Americans’ achievements during Black History Month in February. Its 100th anniversary honors a century of preserving Black culture, art, and history. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History in 1915, starting Black History Month. The “Father of Black History,” Woodson, preserved and…
A New Jersey man faces significant charges after a pedestrian was murdered in Chatham Borough earlier this year, court documents show. Authorities said the motorist crashed while driving on the shoulder, a path reserved for emergencies. The event occurred on Fairmount Avenue soon after noon on January 2. Investigators say 29-year-old Matthew Vining of Chatham…
