A soldier stands guard in a tower at Camp Delta, Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Dec. 31, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cody Black

Pentagon building largest-ever detention center at Fort Bliss to support deportation efforts

EL PASO, TX — It began in mid-July when construction crews broke ground at Fort Bliss — now, the Department of Defense has confirmed it is building a massive detention center on…

Mikie Sherrill Wants You to Believe She’s Not Phil Murphy, But Here’s Why She Is

EDITORIAL – New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is campaigning to be New Jersey’s next governor, pitching herself as a pragmatic alternative to Gov. Phil Murphy. She emphasizes affordability and fresh ideas, but…

NJ lawmakers push bills to protect military bases and expand veteran care access

Two Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District are calling for swift passage of proposed legislation aimed at safeguarding military bases and improving services for veterans and personnel stationed there. Senator…

NJ bill would expand full health coverage to undocumented pregnant women and infants

TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would authorize full NJ FamilyCare health coverage for undocumented pregnant women and their infants up to one year of age, expanding access…

Ohio man arrested for threatening to decapitate congressman over Medicaid vote

DAYTON, Ohio — A Dayton man was arrested by federal agents for allegedly threatening to kill a U.S. Congressman in a profanity-laced voicemail about potential cuts to Medicaid, prosecutors announced Friday. Jeffrey…

NJ sues Trump over law cutting Medicaid from Planned Parenthood

NJ Attorney General sues Trump administration over Medicaid ban on Planned Parenthood TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a federal…

Sherrill flip flops on Zohran Mamdani, Distancing Herself from Socialist New York City Democrat Candidate

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman. Mikie Sherrill is facing backlash after appearing to reverse her stance on New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist known for progressive policies that have drawn national…

Player scores six-figure lottery payday in Indiana County

CLYMER, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player won a progressive top prize of $109,464 on Saturday after purchasing a $5 Fast Play Cyber Cash ticket at a retailer in Indiana County, officials…

New York man charged with wire fraud and identity theft in $150K loan scheme

NEWARK, N.J. — A New York City man has been charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for allegedly using stolen personal information to obtain fraudulent business loans totaling $150,000, federal…

The Media Hasn’t Told You: Newark Airport Has Most “On Time” Month After Initial System Upgrades

Newark, NJ – After outages and massive delays caused by legacy systems at Newark Airport, the media is keeping silent on breaking news from the Department of Transportation this week. Not only…

New Jersey Senators Kim, Booker Vote to Keep Free Healthcare for Undocumented Non-Citizens

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thanks to votes by New Jersey’s two Democrat senators, undocumented migrants can keep their free federally funded healthcare plans. On June 30, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim…

New Jersey Faces $4 Billion Budget Gap in Pork Filled Proposal by Phil Murphy, Lawmaker Says

HOLMDEL, N.J. — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon on Thursday called on Governor Phil Murphy to immediately freeze hundreds of state budget items he labeled as frivolous “pork,” warning of a…

Ohio Lottery Shopper Turns $10 Into $300K Payday

LANCASTER, Ohio — A Circle K customer in Lancaster scored a $300,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $10 Feeling Lucky scratch-off game, officials confirmed Friday. The winning ticket was purchased at…

Sherrill says Murphy will campaign for her, highlighting his successes as governor

TRENTON, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill confirmed in an interview that Governor Phil Murphy will campaign on her behalf as she runs for governor, saying his record on school and pension funding…

Ohio Walmart sells winning $300K lottery ticket

RAVENNA, Ohio — A woman from Atwater claimed the $300,000 top prize from the Ohio Lottery’s Feeling Lucky scratch-off game, officials announced Thursday. The winning ticket was purchased at the Walmart Supercenter…

Lima woman banks $108K after Monopoly windfall

LIMA, OH — A local woman scored big this week after winning the $150,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 25X scratch-off game. She purchased the $5 ticket at…

Phil Murphy announces $100 energy credit as rates soar for New Jersey residents

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is proposing a $430 million plan to issue utility bill credits to New Jersey residents, but the timing and approval process have drawn criticism from…

Big win at the pump as Ohio Lottery player nets $150K

SEVEN HILLS, Ohio — A routine stop at Meijer Gas #321 turned into a six-figure surprise when a player won $150,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s $10 Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50x scratch-off game.…

Routine stop at a local gas station ends with a $500K payday

AMELIA, OH — A local man claimed the $500,000 top prize from the Ohio Lottery’s popular scratch-off game, $500,000 Cashword, after buying the lucky ticket at a neighborhood gas station he frequently…

Elderly Georgia Woman Still in Shock After Being Charged $2,201 by Shady PAC Founded by Bill Spadea

ATLANTA, GA — An 85-year-old Georgia woman who previously said she had never heard of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has continued to be billed for campaign donations by his political…

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