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Photo caption: Electric vehicle battery supply chains are facing increased federal scrutiny as the United States enforces restrictions on products suspected of being made with forced labor.

NJ’s EV Push Faces Forced Labor Roadblock as Chinese Supply Chain Scrutiny Grows

New Jersey's transition to electric vehicles comes as the federal government increases scrutiny of global battery supply chains over concerns that some critical materials may be linked to forced labor in China's Xinjiang region.…

Four-Time Felony Drunk Driving Migrant Detained by ICE After Being Caught Driving Again

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced Tuesday that federal immigration authorities have detained Pablo Aguilar-Alvarez after he was arrested for allegedly driving without a valid license less than two weeks after being convicted of his…

Kanitra's report is expected to intensify New Jersey's ongoing debate over immigration policy, government spending and the state's cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

NJ Lawmaker: Send Every Invader Home; Cites $8.2B in Annual Migrant Spending

Assemblyman Paul Kanitra has released a report claiming illegal immigration costs New Jersey taxpayers $8.2 billion annually while calling for federal intervention and the deportation of every person living in the state…

Congressional investigators are examining New Jersey's handling of an MVC voter registration error involving approximately 6,600 noncitizens, while lawmakers debate whether additional federal action may follow.

Mikie Sherrill Lets Congressional Deadline on Voter Registration Request Pass Without Complying

New Jersey Assembly Republicans are claiming the state missed a congressional deadline to provide records related to an investigation into noncitizen voter registrations, potentially setting the stage for further action by House…

Florida Teens Charged After E-Moto Rampage Through Target Causes Thousands in Damage

Naples, FL – Two Southwest Florida juveniles have been arrested after authorities say they turned a Target store into what investigators described as a dangerous playground by riding electric motorcycles through the aisles, damaging property and frightening customers. The July 9 incident unfolded at…

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Former USDA Director Sentenced to Prison in $400K Taxpayer Fraud and Kickback Scheme

A former USDA program director has been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating a nearly $400,000 fraud scheme involving government contracts, kickbacks, and taxpayer funds.…