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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are challenging the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) implementation of the “Advanced Clean Trucks” program, arguing that the rules exceed the agency’s legislative …
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Two Republican candidates for New Jersey governor are calling on federal authorities to investigate Gov. Phil Murphy after a video surfaced in which he allegedly admitted …
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey law that eliminated gender-based requirements for political party committees has sharply declined female representation in local politics, with many communities now represented exclusively by …
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump announced that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to deploy 10,000 soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border to combat fentanyl trafficking and illegal migration. In …
WASHINGTON — A group of legal representatives has raised concerns over reported terminations of career Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors and FBI agents involved in investigations related to former President …
TRENTON, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a candidate for New Jersey governor, is calling on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to commit at least $10 million to the state’s 2025 …
NJ bill would require public schools to teach labor history, union organizing TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey public schools may soon be required to teach students about labor unions, strikes, …
David Hogg elected DNC vice chair, becoming first Gen Z leader in role TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — David Hogg was elected vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday, …
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military carried out precision airstrikes in Somalia targeting a senior ISIS attack planner and other militants, according to a statement by former President Donald Trump on …
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with 12 other state attorneys general, issued a joint statement Friday condemning former President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders …
NEW YORK — The owner of an illegal passenger vessel that capsized on the Hudson River in July 2022, resulting in the deaths of a 7-year-old boy and a 48-year-old …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s directive to bar individuals pardoned for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack from state employment is drawing scrutiny over …
WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense has announced it will no longer officially recognize cultural heritage months, citing the need to prioritize unity and mission readiness within the U.S. military. …
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to provide walk-in services at least three days per week …
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill codifies the New Jersey Attorney General’s guidelines on bias incident investigations, requiring law enforcement agencies to follow strict reporting and response protocols. Under the …
Google to update Maps following Trump administration’s renaming of Gulf of Mexico MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — Google has confirmed that it will update Google Maps to reflect the Trump administration’s …
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the Department of Defense to develop and deploy a next-generation missile defense shield designed to protect the …
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill proposed in the New Jersey Legislature by Clinton Calabrese (D) aims to prevent non-electric vehicles from occupying parking spaces designated for electric vehicle (EV) …
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy expressed his support for allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections, responding to a question posed by the Class President of North …
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday allowing military service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine to be reinstated with full back pay, benefits, …
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders wants America to adopt a financial system equal to the country of Denmark where citizens pay 55.9% income tax and a 25% national …
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A 2022 exercise by the IRS at a New Jersey university is going viral today as the Trump administration hinted at undoing the weaponization of the …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) announced on Monday the introduction of the “No Medicaid for Illegal Immigrants Act,” legislation designed to prevent undocumented immigrants from accessing Medicaid benefits. …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) took to Twitter on Monday, issuing a strong statement about the protection of women’s achievements, referencing her own historic milestone as the …
CHICAGO, IL — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in coordination with federal partners, launched targeted enforcement operations in Chicago on Monday. The initiative aims to enforce immigration laws while …