You Should Be Ashamed: New Jersey Lawmaker Slams Third Trimester Abortion and Gender Reassignment Surgeries for Children

The Republican lawmaker sharply criticized Democratic policies on transgender medical care for minors and abortion during a heated Assembly debate, calling for greater protections for children. Trenton, NJ – Assemblyman Paul Kanitra,…

Mikie Sherrill Signs $60.7 Billion New Jersey Budget That Funds Migrant Legal Fees, Defunds Suburban Schools

Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling New Jersey’s new $60.7 billion budget the most fiscally responsible in years, but Republicans say the record spending plan falls short on affordability and transparency while expanding…

NJ Dems Target Delaney Hall for New Tax, Block Funding for Victims of Illegal Aliens

New Jersey Republicans criticized Assembly Democrats after lawmakers advanced A4077, arguing the measure unfairly targets businesses serving Delaney Hall while supporters say it increases oversight and funds community programs. TRENTON, N.J. —…

Supreme Court Rules on Birthright Citizenship for “Anchor Baby” Children Born in U.S.; New Jersey Reacts

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily in the country are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment. TRENTON,…

N.J. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Reveals Mystery Illness That Kept Him Out of Congress for Nearly Four Months

The New Jersey congressman said he was hospitalized for depression and returned to the House Tuesday after missing more than 100 votes since March. Washington, DC – Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a…

GOP Senator Blasts Budget Secrecy as New Jersey Lawmakers Near Budget Vote Deadline

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon accused Democratic leaders of withholding details of the state budget until the final hours before a scheduled vote, arguing the process lacks transparency. Trenton, NJ – Republican State Sen.…

NJ Republicans Warn Consumer Pricing Bill Could Affect Retail Loyalty Programs

Republican lawmakers and business groups are raising concerns about a New Jersey bill that would ban businesses from using consumers’ personal data to set individualized prices, arguing it could have unintended effects…

Man Who Sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar With Vinegar During Minneapolis Town Hall Pleads Guilty

Federal prosecutors say a Minnesota man admitted targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar because he disagreed with her political views after rushing the stage and spraying her with apple cider vinegar during a public…

Tour of New Jersey State Run Prison Reveals Conditions Worse Than Delaney Hall, Assemblyman Says

Assemblyman Greg Myhre said a bipartisan delegation toured New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, where inmates raised concerns about food, air quality, and living conditions inside one of the nation’s oldest operating…

Vile and Vulgar Vandalism Reported During Frederick County Early Voting

Republican leaders are calling for an investigation after campaign signs at a Frederick County early voting location were reportedly defaced with obscenities and anti-Semitic messages. The Maryland Republican Party on Thursday condemned…

Don’t Blame Stafford Police for the ICE Incident. Blame New Jersey’s Politicians

When an ICE officer was struck by a fleeing suspect during an attempted immigration enforcement operation in Stafford Township this week, many New Jersey residents immediately asked the same question: Why didn’t…

Young Republican Chairman Race Draws Attention to Embattled Ocean County GOP Chairman’s Ties

A contested race for chairman of New Jersey’s Young Republican Federation is prompting debate over leadership, transparency and longstanding ties within Ocean County Republican politics. BRICK, N.J. — Marc Vazquez, president of…

New Jersey Lawmakers Just Gave AI Datacenters Huge Tax Breaks, Now They Don’t Want AI

Just two years after New Jersey approved hundreds of millions in tax incentives to attract artificial intelligence projects, many Democratic officials and advocacy groups are pushing to slow or stop large-scale AI…

New Jersey Bill Would Make it a Crime to Protest at Abortion Clinics, Block Entry

A controversial New Jersey bill creating new criminal penalties for interference with reproductive health care services cleared another legislative hurdle after split committee votes in the Assembly. TRENTON, N.J. — In New…

After Taxing Residents and Businesses To No End, New Jersey Moves to Hit Private Prisons Next

As Residents and Businesses Leave, New Jersey Lawmakers Push New Taxes on Private Prisons Trenton, NJ – Just when you thought there was nothing left to tax in New Jersey, state Democrats…

Jersey City Touted as Safest City, but Report Shows Ex-Mayor Underreported Crime

Mayor James Solomon says an internal audit uncovered thousands of criminal incidents that were never properly entered into state crime databases, raising questions about crime statistics reported during the Fulop administration. JERSEY…

Nancy Mace Defends Bill to Ban Biological Men from Women’s Bathrooms on Capitol Hill

Rep. Nancy Mace says she will “never apologize for defending women” as she continues backing rules limiting access to women’s facilities in the U.S. Capitol. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Nancy Mace is…

NJ Lawmakers Take Aim at Norcross-Linked Insurance Empire With Sweeping Health Benefits Reform

A sweeping proposal would create a statewide health benefits trust for public school employees as lawmakers seek an alternative to insurance funds that have faced growing criticism from state watchdogs and local…

New Jersey Health Inspectors Fail to Confirm Claims Made by the Left After Kitchen Inspection

A New Jersey Department of Health inspection found no evidence of rodents or vermin in Delaney Hall’s kitchen despite claims from the left, though inspectors documented a few food temperature and sanitation…

Woman holds a large sign reading 'Bill to FIFA' and 'Amount Due: $48,000,000' in a crowded stadium area with trains and a 'World Cup 2026' banner in the background, suggesting a protest or satirical depiction.

Why Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Tax Plan Was Doomed From the Start

New Jersey spent nearly a decade preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. State leaders, including former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy promised residents that hosting the world’s largest sporting event would…

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