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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has dismissed Adm. Linda Lee Fagan, the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, over what officials described as a series of leadership failures and …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden, in the final moments of his presidency, commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, the Indigenous activist convicted in the 1975 killings of two …

A coalition of 24 veterans organizations has accused the Biden-Harris Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of obstructing access to medical care for veterans. In a letter directed at VA Secretary …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Speaker Mike Johnson has raised significant concerns about President Joe Biden’s awareness and control over his administration, recounting an Oval Office meeting in which Johnson claims …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that he is spearheading a coalition of more than a dozen states to defend two key federal gun …

BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A Ventnor City woman has been charged with child endangerment after she was found unconscious from alcohol consumption while the toddler she was hired to care for …

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. — Gary Cowell, 72, of Patchogue, pleaded guilty to dismembering the body of Yvette Leonard and discarding her remains in multiple locations after her death, Suffolk County District …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has introduced a bill to officially rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” citing concerns over border security and …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at expanding public knowledge about doula services and their role in supporting maternal health. Senate Bill No. 3091, sponsored by …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — FBI Director Christopher Wray is facing criticism after reportedly presenting Attorney General Merrick Garland with a replica Tommy Gun as a farewell gift. The gesture sparked backlash …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee has announced the Bibles that will be used during the swearing-in ceremony for President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance …

TRENTON, N.J. — Environmental leaders across New Jersey are speaking out against a series of anti-offshore wind energy rallies planned for this weekend, criticizing them as coordinated efforts backed by …

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump announced he held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing key issues including trade, fentanyl, and TikTok, according to a …

NEWARK, NJ — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Gottheimer has stirred controversy with the hiring of Tzvi Herman, a former Ocean County Republican political operative who switched parties after resigning from …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s congressional delegation was sharply divided in a recent vote on the “Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act,” a bill that would allow for …

January 16, 2025 – In a startling turn of events, a SpaceX Starship rocket experienced a catastrophic failure, exploding mid-flight over the Atlantic Ocean today. The incident, which took place …

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — A 34-year-old elementary school teacher in Middle Township has been arrested on multiple charges, including aggravated sexual assault, following an investigation into an alleged …

OMAHA, NE — Jack Hoffman, the Nebraska football fan whose unforgettable 69-yard touchdown run in 2013 captured hearts nationwide, has died at the age of 19 after a long battle …

SACRAMENTO, CA — Darrin Bell, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist for The Washington Post, was arrested Wednesday in Sacramento County on suspicion of possessing child pornography, authorities announced. Bell, 49, …

Stargazers are in for a celestial treat as Venus and Saturn kick off 2025’s first major planetary alignment on Saturday, appearing just 2.2 degrees apart in the night sky. This …

TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Vin Gopal issued a direct and dire warning to New Jersey school districts that do not offer kindergarten, threatening to withdraw state funding unless they …

New City, NY – The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office has announced the indictment of Jose Quizhpi, a 48-year-old man from Queens, New York, following an undercover sting operation aimed …

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, F.L. — A Florida couple has been sentenced to prison for the severe abuse and neglect of their three adoptive children, authorities announced. Jennifer Wolfthal, 45, a children’s …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Tuesday that the state is leading a coalition of 14 states in a legal effort to protect health care …

PALM BEACH, FL — Former President Donald J. Trump announced plans to establish a new federal agency, the External Revenue Service (ERS), aimed at collecting revenue from foreign trade partners …