Free concerts, movies, and sports light up the week in Perth Amboy

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — With summer in full swing, Perth Amboy’s Office of Recreation is rolling out a packed lineup of free and low-cost events this week for residents of all ages,…

DOJ Fires Female Employee Who Is Co-Owner of App That Alerts Illegal Aliens of ICE

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has terminated Carolyn Feinstein, a forensic accountant and nearly decade-long employee, over her undisclosed ownership in a business tied to an app that alerts…

NJ Democrats eye redistricting strategy as national party targets GOP-held seats

TRENTON, N.J. — Top Democrats are weighing redistricting efforts in New Jersey and other blue states as part of a broader strategy to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, with…

Frederick woman wins $50,000 on scratch-off — again

FREDERICK, Md. — A retired federal employee from Frederick has won $50,000 on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket — marking the second major prize of her life. The woman, who asked not…

Justice Department drops lawsuit against Tennessee law restricting youth gender procedures

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has formally dismissed its legal challenge to Tennessee’s law prohibiting certain medical procedures for minors related to gender transition, following a recent Supreme Court ruling…

Utah man pleads guilty to threatening D.C.-based Palestinian rights group

WASHINGTON — A Utah man has pleaded guilty to making violent threats against employees of a Washington, D.C.-based Palestinian rights organization, federal officials announced Monday. Kevin Brent Buchanan admitted to transmitting threats…

Man found shot to death during roommate clash in DC apartment

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was found fatally shot inside a Northeast DC apartment early Friday following a reported altercation between roommates, officials said. The incident unfolded just after midnight on the…

Adam Schiff Accused of Mortgage Fraud, Claiming Maryland Home as Primary Residence

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Rep. Adam Schiff of mortgage fraud, posting a document on social media that purports to show Schiff declaring a Maryland property as his…

Morning traffic slows New Jersey commuters with crashes and delays on major routes

TRENTON — Monday morning brought a mix of delays, crashes, and a disabled vehicle that are affecting key New Jersey roadways during the early commute, transportation officials said. As of 7:13 a.m.,…

Three charged in firearm trafficking ring linked to Virginia gun purchases

WASHINGTON — Two Richmond residents and one Maryland man have been indicted on federal charges for conspiring to traffic firearms purchased from licensed dealers in Virginia to individuals prohibited from owning guns,…

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Former Maryland police officer sentenced to over six years for using excessive force on handcuffed man

WASHINGTON — A former Fairmount Heights, Maryland police officer was sentenced Wednesday to 74 months in federal prison after being convicted of violating a man’s civil rights by using excessive force during…

Former Voice of America employee indicted for threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Maryland man and former Voice of America employee has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly making repeated threats to kill U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, her staff,…

DC fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 9 years in prison for cross-country pill conspiracy

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A District of Columbia man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl-laced pills from California to the DMV area, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Ronte…

Couple upset over seeing their latest NJ electric bill

New Jersey Electric Bills Just Got Out of Control – Millions Get Sticker Shock in June Statement

New Jersey residents are reeling from electric bills that have surged far beyond what we were told to expect. There’s no way to sugar coat it. There’s nobody to blame except Governor…

Pennsylvania man charged with cruelty to over 50 dogs arrested in early morning raid

PITTSBURGH, PA — A man accused of more than 50 counts of animal neglect and cruelty was arrested early Friday after authorities tracked him to a trailer in Washington County, officials said.…

New DOJ Rules Could Help Americans Get their Guns Back

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday submitted a proposed rule to the Office of the Federal Register aimed at reinstating firearms rights for individuals previously barred from possession…

New Jersey joins other states in fight against PJM

TRENTON, N.J. — A bipartisan coalition of governors from nine states has formally called on PJM Interconnection to enact governance reforms and allow direct state input in board appointments, citing rising energy…

D.C. man wins $50,000 on Maryland Lottery Bonus Match 5 ticket

TEMPLE HILLS, MD — A Washington, D.C., man who prefers buying lottery tickets in Maryland saw his strategy pay off with a $50,000 win in the July 15 drawing of the Maryland…

Epstein-linked note allegedly featuring Trump signature sparks backlash and denials

WASHINGTON — A controversial report describing a bizarre, typewritten note allegedly styled as a fictional conversation between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has triggered heated political fallout and denials from Republican lawmakers.…

RNC sues New Jersey over delayed access to voter records

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey’s Division of Elections, alleging that state officials have failed to produce records related to voter roll maintenance and…

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