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WASHINGTON — Republicans need Republicans to get their tax overhaul through Congress, so they’re using GOP-friendly media and grassroots groups to twist lawmakers’ arms. GOP members of Congress have been …

WASHINGTON, December 3, 2017 – Fake news is in the news again. On Friday, ABC “reporter” Brian Ross breathlessly says that candidate Donald Trump had “illegally” directed Michael Flynn to …

Any citizen interested on serving as a member on one of the township’s various boards or committees should send an email with a resume and cover letter to Mayor John …

NBC has fired its leading morning news anchor Matt Lauer over sexual harassment allegations, the network’s president for news said in a memo to staff on Wednesday. “On Monday night, …

President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China to discuss North Korea’s latest missile launch.  President Trump underscored the determination of the …

President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to address North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile that impacted within Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone.  …

President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea to discuss the alliance’s response to North Korea’s test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.  Both …

Motorists crossing a flooded street in a low-lying Norfolk neighborhood called Colonial Place, which floods at every high tide. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program/Will Parson › Larger view › Larger view”/> …

Indonesian authorities have raised a maximum alert as Mount Agung on Bali — an island that attracted nearly five million tourists last year — threatens to erupt. Here’s what experts …

A U.S. District Court judge in Washington ruled Tuesday in favor of President Donald Trump in his bid to install White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney as acting director of …

Randy Levine has never been shy about speaking his mind–especially when money is on the table. The Yankees president has become known for boasting about his team–or against certainly players …

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle *A large crowd has gathered outside Kensington Palace this morning to celebrate and discuss their feelings on the announced engagement of Prince Harry to Meghan …

An elephant that has starred in feature films and commercials crushed its owner to death in Thailand, zoo officials said Tuesday, setting off fresh debate over the kingdom’s animal tourism …

JACKSON-The township council of Jackson which has drafted a large number of ordinances aimed to curb the growth of Orthodox Jews here is now singing a different tune after it …

TRENTON — Having lost the governorship, seats in both the state Senate and Assembly and numerous freeholder boards, New Jersey’s GOP has picked a new chairman to lead it out …

WASHINGTON — In just his third term in office, Rep. Tom MacArthur is helping to shape legislation in a way lawmakers who’ve been here a long time can only dream …

Former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres has only been in custody for a matter of days since a judge sentenced him to five years in prison on corruption charges, but …

by The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Joseph Vicari, Gerry Little PRIVATE BOWE BERGDAHL is a deserter and should be treated as such, not awarded $300,000 in back pay …

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria, a strong, category-four hurricane with powerful winds up to 150-mph totally devastated Puerto Rico. It bisected the whole island and drenched it with rain. …

By Ryan S. Malc |  rmalc@bathweg.com With Governor-elect Phil Murphy poised to take the helm as New Jersey’s next Governor, recreational marijuana supporters are beginning to feel giddy.  A major platform of …

WASHINGTON, DC- New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith today vowed to vote no to President Donald Trump’s tax relief plan citing the elimination of property tax deductions which would impact New …

BAYVILLE — Gov. Chris Christie on Monday threw his support behind a Republican tax plan critics say will disproportionally harm New Jerseyans, as he and he and Ivanka Trump pitched …