Schumer Promises Vote On Filibuster Change By MLK Day If Republicans Kill Their Voting Bill

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to force a vote on changing Senate rules in the next two weeks if Republicans again block Democrats’ voting legislation. “The fight for the ballot is as…

January 3, 2022

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Lavallette Police Officer Justin Lamb sworn in as Toms River Councilman

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Justin Lamb, a police officer in Lavallette Township who lives in Toms River has been sworn in as a councilman in Toms River to replace long-time Republican councilwoman…

January 3, 2022

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McGuckin swears in Ciccozzi and Quinlisk at Toms River reorg meeting

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In an oath of allegiance to the McGuckin faction of the Toms River Republican party, James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi were sworn in as members of the Toms…

January 3, 2022

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Governor Steps In To Cut Trucker’s Prison Term By 100 Years

Featured News·US and World News

A truck driver who received a 110-year sentence after being convicted on charges stemming from a fatal crash west of Denver will serve just 10 years in prison because Democratic Colorado Gov.…

January 3, 2022

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Twitter Permanently Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Personal Account

Tech and Gaming·US and World News

Twitter permanently suspended the personal account of Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over repeated violations of its COVID-19 misinformation policy, the company confirmed early Sunday. Greene’s personal account, @mtgreenee, was no…

January 3, 2022

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Analysis: The Top Governor’s Races To Watch In 2022

Featured News·US and World News

Democrats four years ago rode a blue wave to governors’ mansions across the country, flipping Republican-held seats in the Midwest, Northeast and West alike. Now, however, many of those governors face Republican…

January 3, 2022

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Ocasio-Cortez Escapes NYC Lockdowns For Sunny Florida New Year’s vacation

Politics·US and World News

While COVID-19 cases surged in New York City, Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was pictured vacationing in Florida, National Review reported. Ocasio-Cortez was spotted drinking cocktails outside of a restaurant in…

January 3, 2022

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New Jersey records 34,000 COVID-19 cases on New Year’s Day as the left remains in denial that its policies aren’t working

US and World News

TRENTON, NJ – The omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to grow across New Jersey despite the state having one of the highest vaccination rates in America. On Saturday, 34,000 new…

January 1, 2022

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Toms River Council President lands misogynistic farewell as town’s only female elected officials depart

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was a bittersweet moment on the Toms River Township Council Tuesday night as the township bid farewell to its only two elected female officials, Councilwoman Maria Maruca…

December 31, 2021

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DC Mayor Criticized For Announcing Expectation That Schools Will Transition To Virtual Learning

School and Education News·US and World News

Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., said she expects schools to switch to virtual learning in the coming weeks and throughout the spring 2022 semester, according to a Wednesday announcement which…

December 30, 2021

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Illinois Green-Lights Emission-Heavy Power Plant Shortly After Passing Clean Energy Law

Featured News·Illinois News·US and World News

Illinois approved plans for a new natural gas power plant despite recently-passed legislation that is among the nation’s most ambitious clean energy laws. The plant, the Lincoln Land Energy Center, would emit…

December 29, 2021

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Andrew Cuomo To Face No Charges After Sexual Harassment Investigation

Featured News·New York News·Police Blotter·Politics·US and World News

Former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not face any charges over alleged inappropriate conduct investigated by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, according to an announcement Tuesday. The decision came…

December 29, 2021

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Tech Billionaire Elon Musk Unloads Another $1 Billion In Company Stock

Featured News·Tech and Gaming·US and World News

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk sold another roughly $1 billion in Tesla shares, nearing his apparent target of selling 10% of his stake in the electric car company. Musk sold 934,090 shares,…

December 29, 2021

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Michigan Approves New US House Map, Leading To An Incumbent V. Incumbent Primary

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Michigan’s independent redistricting commission voted to adopt the state’s new congressional map Tuesday afternoon, with five of the 13 new districts being potentially competitive as both parties fight for control of the…

December 28, 2021

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‘Lack Of Leadership’: Chicago 911 Dispatcher Slams Lori Lightfoot Following Weekend Carnage

US and World News

A Chicago 911 dispatcher ripped into the city’s leadership, including Mayor Lori Lightfoot, for causing staffing shortages that have hampered authorities’ efforts to respond to rising crime. “What’s horrible is the lack…

December 28, 2021

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‘Wild West’: California Aims To Crack Down On Major Retailers Over Plastic Bag Violations

US and World News

A California state commission requested that authorities crack down on retailers it accused of skirting plastic bag and pollution laws, Reuters reported. The California Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets and Curbside Recycling…

December 28, 2021

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‘Save The Children’ Charity Alleges Military Killed Two Staff Members

In the News

Save the Children, an international charity organization, alleged that the military government in Myanmar killed two of its staff members in an attack on Christmas Eve. Troops forced civilians from their cars,…

December 28, 2021

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‘They Are The True Conspiracy Theorists’: Cawthorn Slams Russia Rumors

In the News

Republican North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn criticized those promoting rumors surrounding how he met his spouse after a recent announcement that the pair would separate. “Left-wing losers still bitter over their debunked…

December 28, 2021

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‘Mild Symptoms’: Stocks, Oil Surge To Highs As Investors Shake Off Omicron Concerns

Featured News·US and World News

The stock and oil markets surged Monday as investors brushed aside concerns that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 would slow economic growth in the near future. The S&P index, which measures 500…

December 27, 2021

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‘Very Dangerous’: Greta Thunberg Slams Biden Over Climate Record

Featured News·US and World News

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg ripped President Joe Biden for not leading on climate change and investing in new fossil fuel infrastructure in his first year. “I mean, it’s strange that people…

December 27, 2021

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