Teachers’ ‘Gulf of America’ shirts spark controversy at New Jersey high school

BELLEVILLE, N.J. — A group of teachers at Belleville High School has drawn criticism for wearing “Gulf of America” T-shirts, a reference to a past executive order from former President Donald Trump…

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Winter storm to bring snow, sleet, and ice to New Jersey today, here’s how much

TRENTON, N.J. — A winter storm is set to impact portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania this weekend, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Fight to the Death: New Jersey attorney general seeks court order to stop Trump wasteful funding freezes

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with 22 other state attorneys general, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent the Trump administration from withholding…

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New Jersey Suing to Stop DOGE from Cutting Waste in the Federal Government

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 18 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a policy granting Elon Musk and…

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Illegal Alien Drug Mule Pleads Guilty in New Jersey After Third Time Crossing Border to Traffic Cocaine

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 Santiago Chaparro,…

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Trump Vows To Overturn Plastic Straw Ban, How New Jersey Could be Impacted

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order next week reversing federal support for paper straws, calling the policy “ridiculous” and pledging to bring back plastic straws…

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Illegal aliens charged with execution style murder, linked to international crime syndicate, to remain jailed in New Jersey

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Four Indiana men charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the October 2024 killing of an Indian national in Manchester Township will remain detained…

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Phil Murphy, New Jersey Join Democrat Party’s War Against Elon Musk’s Federal Financial Accountability Audit

TRENTON, N.J. – A coalition of 14 state attorneys general announced plans to sue the U.S. Department of the Treasury over its decision to grant Elon Musk and his Department of Government…

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Member of Nationwide Illegal Alien Theft Ring Arrested in New Jersey Sanctuary

NEWARK, N.J. – A Chilean national suspected of being part of an organized theft group operating across multiple states is now facing federal charges after his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs…

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Murphy Meets With Democrat Leaders on Capitol Hill: We Can’t Let Trump’s Chaos Hurt New Jersey

WASHINGTON – New Jersey lawmakers met in the nation’s capital on Wednesday to push for restoring the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, securing federal transit funding, and addressing health care affordability.…

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New Jersey vows to defy Trump order restricting gender-affirming care for children

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined 14 other attorneys general in opposing an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which seeks to eliminate federal support…

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New Jersey Governor Facing Impending Showdown with Ice on Thursday

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy currently finds himself at odds with ICE, the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency, but on Thursday, it’s not Tom Homan the governor will…

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Governor Murphy Heading to D.C. to Meet With New Jersey Congressional Delegation Amid Anti-Trump Protests

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy will travel to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, February 6, for meetings with federal officials, his office announced. He is scheduled to return to New Jersey on…

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Man charged with murder after girlfriend’s body found in refrigerator in New Jersey state forest

RUNNEMEDE, N.J. — A Runnemede man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend, whose body was found in a refrigerator in a New Jersey…

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New Jersey, Sanctuary Cities at Risk to Lose Federal Funding Under A.G. Bondi Freeze

NEWARK, NJ — Newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the Justice Department to suspend federal funding for sanctuary cities, according to a report. Bondi’s directive, issued Wednesday, calls for a…

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New Jersey man held without bail for assaulting law enforcement officer and trespassing charges

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A man is being held without bail in Ocean County on assault and criminal trespassing charges, according to jail records. Alan Yayr Cielo-Garduno was booked on February 4…

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Governor Murphy Just Made it More Difficult for Ordinary New Jerseyans to Run for Political Office

TRENTON, N.J. — After vowing to fight for voting rights and political accessibility for everyday New Jersey citizens, Governor Phil Murphy just signed a new bill into law that would increase the…

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Winter weather advisory issued for parts of New Jersey as snow, sleet, and ice expected

MIDDLESEX, N.J. — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington counties, with wintry precipitation expected to create hazardous travel conditions overnight. The advisory is…

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Morning traffic report: Crashes, delays impact New Jersey commuters

NEW JERSEY — Morning commuters faced significant delays Tuesday due to multiple crashes, lane closures, and heavy traffic on major roadways across the state. As of 8:45 a.m., a crash on the…

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Illegal alien charged in sophisticated New Jersey jewelry store heist, part of nationwide criminal operation

NEWARK, N.J. — A Chilean man believed to be part of a South American theft group has been charged in connection with a conspiracy to burglarize a New Jersey jewelry store and…

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