Phil Murphy receives final COVID-19 and flu shots as governor, closing out pandemic-era legacy marked by both praise and controversy

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy rolled up his sleeve for one final time in office this week, receiving both his COVID-19 booster and annual flu shot alongside First Lady Tammy Murphy…

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Photo of Abigail Spanberger’s ‘COVID-19 Hood’ go viral as internet explodes with laughter and outrage

Richmond, VA – A photo of Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate and New Jersey native Abigail Spanberger wearing a large plastic hood spread rapidly across social media this week, igniting political debate and…

MONIQUE YOHANAN: Why FDA Was Right To Say No To COVID-19 Vaccines For Healthy Kids

MONIQUE YOHANAN: Why FDA Was Right To Say No To COVID-19 Vaccines For Healthy Kids The FDA’s decision not to authorize COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children has drawn criticism. Some argue: If parents…

Federal judge tosses COVID mismanagement lawsuit against Fort Dix officials, citing lack of jurisdiction

CAMDEN, NJ – Friday — A high-profile lawsuit brought by federal prisoners alleging the mishandling of COVID-19 protocols at Fort Dix prison has been dismissed after a New Jersey federal judge ruled…

Judge Says New York City Firefighter Had No Right to Refuse Second COVID-19 Jab After First Gave Him Myocarditis

Federal Judge Tosses Firefighter’s Vaccine Lawsuit Against NYC: No Fundamental Right to Refuse Second Dose Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former New York City…

Fired New York City teacher loses COVID-19 vaccine religious lawsuit against Department of Education

Federal Judge Dismisses NYC Teacher’s Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a New York City special education teacher who…

Vegas man busted for blowing $11M in COVID funds on gambling and luxury homes

Nevada man gets 15 years for stealing $11 million in COVID relief and laundering through Vegas gambling and luxury real estate LAS VEGAS, NV — A Henderson man who stole over $11…

Maryland man pleads guilty to $1.5M COVID fraud and drug-trafficking crimes involving machine guns and marijuana

GREENBELT, MD – A 33-year-old Temple Hills man admitted in federal court to a wide-ranging scheme that combined pandemic unemployment fraud with firearms and drug-trafficking offenses, including possessing a machine gun and…

Major media outlets colluded to block opposing viewpoints during COVID pandemic, DOJ says

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest Friday in a federal case accusing major media outlets of suppressing independent viewpoints related to the COVID-19 pandemic through alleged collusion with…

Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 Tracers, Where Are They Now?

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of workers across New Jersey served as contact tracers, playing a critical role in tracking the spread of the virus under Governor Phil Murphy’s…

Middlesex County woman pleads guilty to $194K COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

TRENTON, N.J. — A Perth Amboy woman admitted to fraudulently obtaining more than $190,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds, including loans and unemployment benefits, by submitting false applications, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba…

Sore Throat is Main Symptom of Latest COVID-19 Strain to Hit New Jersey, With Minimal Impact

TRENTON, N.J. — A newly emerging strain of COVID-19, known as Nimbus (NB.1.8.1), is now the leading variant circulating in New Jersey, with health officials noting a severe sore throat as one…

Five Years After COVID: Looking Back on Strange Rules Our Government Made During Pandemic

TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory lane. During…

South Jersey man scammed elderly woman out of $185,000, scammed COVID-19 relief program out of $1.4 million

NEWARK, N.J. – A Washington Township man pleaded guilty Thursday to a scheme that defrauded the IRS of over $1.4 million in COVID-19 tax credits and to stealing more than $180,000 from…

Four years ago, New Jersey offered COVID-19 vaccines with pizza and prizes on the boardwalk

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — Four years ago this week, New Jersey launched the “Shots at the Shore” COVID-19 vaccination campaign, a pop-up initiative offering vaccines along the coast during Memorial Day Weekend…

New 2025 COVID vaccine guidance could impact New Jersey mandates

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will require new clinical trials before approving annual COVID-19 booster shots for healthy Americans under the age of 65, narrowing…

Democrats Angry Over Transgender Ban Had No Problem Firing Soldiers for Not Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

Washington, D.C. – Democratic leaders are expressing outrage over President Donald Trump’s plans to remove a small number of transgender soldiers from the military. The outrage is nothing short of blatant hypocrisy,…

Cuomo facing criminal charges for New York COVID-19 nursing home death coverup

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has been referred to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution over allegations he knowingly made false statements to Congress regarding his role…

White House updates COVID-19 website with Wuhan lab leak docs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House has updated its official COVID-19 origins webpage with documents supporting the consensus that the virus may have originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China, marking…

Five years later: COVID enforcement in New Jersey raises lasting concerns about government overreach

TRENTON, NJ — In May 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey officials launched a sweeping campaign to enforce Governor Phil Murphy’s executive orders under a declared public health…

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