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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) is facing scrutiny over his claim that $300 million worth of medications, including Zithromax, are sitting in an East African warehouse about to …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed charges against the State of New York, Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder, former …

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia police officer was shot Tuesday night after a suspect opened fire on responding officers during a vehicle investigation, authorities said. The suspect was later found dead …

RED BANK, N.J. — A Red Bank man was arrested after allegedly attacking a resident with a metal object, pouring gasoline on him, and threatening him with a gun, police …

TRENTON, N.J. — Garden State Equality is hosting a series of virtual roundtables with candidates running for New Jersey governor in 2025. The events, held throughout February, will provide a …

NEWARK, N.J. — An Amtrak employee admitted Tuesday to participating in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme that defrauded the company’s insurance plan, federal prosecutors said. Anthony Saloka, 44, …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic lawmakers are calling for significant reductions to the U.S. Department of Defense budget, citing repeated audit failures and excessive military spending. The push follows a wave …

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Authorities are investigating a threat at Cherry Hill High School East, prompting an early dismissal and the relocation of students and staff to Cherry Hill High …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Former Philadelphia Police Homicide Detective James Pitts was sentenced Tuesday to 32 to 64 months in state prison after being convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense has directed the Army to rename Fort Liberty in North Carolina back to Fort Bragg, honoring World War II hero Private First …

NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested an undocumented Ecuadorian national convicted of sex abuse, the agency announced. Kail Sebastian Cardenas Aguirre, 27, was taken into …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense has announced an immediate pause on all gender transition-related medical procedures for service members and has barred new enlistments of individuals with a …

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald J. Trump criticized the NFL’s new kickoff rules Monday, calling them the “worst part of the Super Bowl” and questioning their impact on …

WASHINGTON — Senator Andy Kim indicated he is open to shutting down the federal government to oppose policies enacted by the Trump administration and Elon Musk, who is overseeing government …

New Jersey may not be the first state that comes to mind when thinking about the heart of American football, but its influence on both the sport and professional football …

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County’s approach to handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers remains unclear, with local officials caught between state mandates and federal immigration enforcement. Commissioner Jack …

President Donald Trump has credited him for helping flip neighboring Pennsylvania red in 2024, but as he sets his sights on flipping New Jersey in 2025, some extremists in the …

TRENTON, N.J. — Black residents in New Jersey were denied firearm permits at disproportionately higher rates than white applicants, according to a study by the advocacy group Rise Against Hate. …

HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. — A New Jersey church that received $18 million in federal aid to resettle migrants is now struggling after its funding was cut off, leaving its programs …

WASHINGTON — Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn sparked controversy with a cryptic social media post calling for an investigation into federal funding practices, particularly within the U.S. State Department’s …

WASHINGTON—A dark-funded media organization that has received nearly $473 million in funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other government sources has played a significant role in …

NEWARK, NJ — If you’re traveling into New Jersey or New York’s airports this weekend, you might notice something different. There will not be any transgendered employees physically patting down …

TRENTON, N.J. — Former Clark Township Mayor Salvatore Bonaccorso has been sentenced to probation and fined $15,000 after pleading guilty to abusing municipal resources for his private business and submitting …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Brick Township man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for his role in the desecration of a murder victim’s remains following a …

CAMDEN, N.J. — A Mexican national pleaded guilty Tuesday to trafficking cocaine and illegally re-entering the United States after being deported multiple times, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Anastacio …