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…

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.…

Take Your Balls and Go Home: Trump signs executive order barring biological men from female sports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at prohibiting transgender women from competing in female sports categories, directing federal agencies to enforce policies that restrict…

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…

Governor Murphy continues to put state police on front line, in harm’s way, in his personal immigration war against Trump

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is once again drawing criticism for inserting the New Jersey State Police between himself, his criminal illegal deportation opposition, and the federal government. This…

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…

Trump orders cancelation of government subisidies to Politico

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will no longer allocate taxpayer funds to media outlets, including Politico, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Tuesday. Leavitt said more than $8 million in federal…

New Jersey Lawmaker to Phil Murphy: Stop Fighting Trump, Start Fighting for New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to reduce New Jersey’s corporate business tax, warning that high rates are driving companies and jobs out of the state.…

Massachusetts man arrested for threats against Trump cabinet members identifies as woman

WASHINGTON — A Massachusetts man who told police he went to the U.S. Capitol intending to kill members of former President Donald Trump’s cabinet cited influence from Luigi Mangione, the man charged…

USAID announced $2.4 million for gender based business opportunities in Venezuela one day before Trump inauguration

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced $2.4 million in funding for initiatives aimed at supporting Venezuelan migrants and addressing gender-based violence,…

Canada announces $1.3 billion border plan after call with Trump, Tariffs on 30 Day Hold

OTTAWA — Canada will implement a $1.3 billion border security plan, including new personnel, technology, and aircraft, to strengthen its borders and curb the flow of fentanyl, according to an announcement following…

Border Patrol Union Chief, Ciattarelli: Murphy’s Immigrant Harboring Threat to Trump, Feds Foolish, Impeachable

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli criticized Gov. Phil Murphy after the governor admitted to housing an undocumented immigrant and taunting federal authorities over enforcement actions. Ciattarelli is now…

New Jersey Warns Against Trump’s Federal Employee Buyout Program

Attorney General Warns Against Misleading Federal Employee Buyout Program **TRENTON, NJ** – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general to caution federal employees about…

Governor Murphy “Surrenders” to Trump, Cancels Fourth Round of Wind Farms

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has canceled the fourth round of offshore wind solicitations, dealing the wind energy industry a major blow. Now, an offshore wind energy proponent is…

Trump Tariffs on Mexico Paused After Sheinbaum Agrees to Send 10,000 Troops to Border

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump announced that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to deploy 10,000 soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border to combat fentanyl trafficking and illegal migration. In a statement,…

Acting Deputy Attorney General warns against firing FBI, DOJ officials tied to Trump investigations

WASHINGTON — A group of legal representatives has raised concerns over reported terminations of career Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors and FBI agents involved in investigations related to former President Donald Trump,…

Chris Christie defends January 6 prosecutors, encouraging lawsuits against Trump

WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie defended federal prosecutors involved in the January 6 investigations, dismissing claims of bias and warning that legal action could follow if a future Trump…

Schumer raises alarm: Trump’s Mexico tariffs could drive up Super Bowl beer and guacamole prices

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Monday that President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexican imports could raise prices on popular Super Bowl snacks, including beer and guacamole. During…

Murphy highlights LGBTQ+ protections, vows to defend trans rights from Trump changes

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, particularly protections for the transgender community, as he warned of potential federal rollbacks under the Trump administration. Murphy praised…

Murphy reflects on pandemic response, credits Trump for early cooperation, Gateway Tunnel project

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reflected on his administration’s early response to the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging the Trump administration’s role in assisting New Jersey during the crisis while also highlighting areas…

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