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New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba defends Signal chat use, blasts media for ‘making a big to do about nothing’

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 26, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba pushed back against media scrutiny Tuesday, defending the use of the encrypted messaging app Signal in official communications and accusing reporters of sensationalizing the issue. Speaking to reporters today, Habba downplayed concerns surrounding the private chat, insisting that there was transparency and that the matter was being exaggerated. “We were upfront about it,” she said. “We went in yesterday, as you saw, for the better (part) of the day and got questions and answers by everybody.” Key Points: Habba criticized press coverage as attention-seeking and dismissed the outlet at the story’s

Lawmaker blasts Murphy’s criticism of Trump, calls out ‘hypocrisy’ on taxes and spending

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 7, 20250

TRENTON, N.J. — Since becoming governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy has done the exact opposite of what President Donald J. Trump is promising with his Department of Government Efficiency. He has raised taxes by 68% and spending money like a drunken sailor. New Jersey Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio sharply rebuked Gov. Phil Murphy after the governor criticized President Donald Trump’s recent address to Congress, accusing Murphy of failing to address economic hardships in his own state. Murphy, in a statement following Trump’s speech, expressed concerns over rising costs and stagnant wages. DiMaio, however, argued that the governor’s policies

NJ lawmaker blasts NJSIAA for maintaining transgender athlete policy

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 28, 20250

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Greg McGuckin is criticizing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) for refusing to change its transgender athlete policy, despite a federal directive from former President Donald Trump aimed at banning transgender participation in girls’ and women’s sports. “The NJSIAA is turning its back on biological reality and competitive integrity,” McGuckin (R-Ocean) said. “Girls in New Jersey deserve a level playing field, but instead, our state’s athletic body is bowing to woke ideology and ignoring clear federal guidance.” McGuckin sponsors the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act (A775), which would require student-athletes to compete on teams

Duffy blasts Buttigieg over FAA failures, WWII air traffic control system, defends recent layoffs

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 18, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized his predecessor, Pete Buttigieg, accusing him of failing to address the nation’s air traffic controller shortage and mismanaging the Department of Transportation. “Mayor Pete failed for four years to address the air traffic controller shortage and upgrade our outdated, World War II-era air traffic control system,” Duffy said. “In less than four weeks, we have already begun the process and are engaging the smartest minds in the entire world.” Duffy defended the recent layoffs at the Federal Aviation Administration, stating that fewer than 400 probationary employees were let go, none of whom

Jackson councilman blasts $65 million state loan to Lakewood schools as Gov. Murphy says his district should close some schools

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 13, 20250

JACKSON, N.J. — If getting a quality education in New Jersey’s rural communities is your primary concern, perhaps New Jersey isn’t the state for you. A Jackson Township councilman is calling for legal action against the New Jersey Department of Education after the state approved a $65 million loan to the Lakewood School District while Jackson schools face deep budget cuts. Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri criticized the funding decision, arguing that it highlights ongoing inequities in the state’s school aid distribution. The new loan brings Lakewood’s total state loan debt to over $230 million, while Jackson struggles with an $18 million

Kranjac blasts NJ State Committee plan as ‘anti-Trump, Christie backed anti-MAGA scam’

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 12, 20250

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Former Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario Kranjac has sharply criticized a proposed change to New Jersey’s State Committee election process, calling it a “total anti-Trump, anti-MAGA scam” designed to sideline pro-Trump conservatives within the state’s Republican Party. Kranjac, a staunch Trump supporter and GOP gubernatorial candidate, took to X, formerly Twitter, to denounce the reported plan to remove State Committee elections from the Republican primary ballot. “Every Republican legislator, county chairman, and gubernatorial candidate should oppose it,” he wrote. “If it passes, I’ll repeal it as governor.” The proposal, which is reportedly being added to a ballot

Trump blasts Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg and trial judge in latest statement

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 6, 20250

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump lashed out Sunday at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the judge presiding over his fraud trial, accusing them of conducting a politically motivated case to damage his reputation. Trump issued a lengthy statement on his social media platform, Truth Social, criticizing the ongoing legal proceedings as part of what he described as a broader “witch hunt” targeting him. “D.A. Alvin Bragg never wanted to bring this lawless case against me,” Trump wrote. He alleged that Bragg had been pressured by the Biden administration to pursue charges and expressed anger at Mark

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Blasts Squad Dems For Trying To Block Sale Of F-35s Israel Used To Defend Against Iran Attacks

The Daily CallerApril 15, 20240

Republican Rep. Brian Mast of Florida blasted Democrats for trying to get the Biden administration to block the sale of advanced F-35 jets to Israel that defended on Saturday against Iran’s large-scale drone and ballistic missile attack in an exclusive statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation. Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi joined 39 Democratic colleagues, including members of the “Squad,” in an April 5 letter urging the president to reverse his decision authorizing a weapons sale to Israel after an Israeli airstrike killed seven humanitarian workers in Gaza. The transfer included U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets and other American-origin weapons

‘Dangerous Disaster’: Former Green Beret Blasts Biden Over Foreign Policy As Iran Launches Attack On Israel

The Daily CallerApril 14, 20240

Republican Rep. Michael Waltz of Florida blasted President Joe Biden over his foreign policy on Saturday after Iran launched drones toward Israel. Iran launched unmanned aerial vehicles towards Israel late Saturday, less than two weeks after an Israeli airstrike killed a top officer in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps in Damascus, Syria. Waltz ripped Biden’s handling of Iran, accusing the president of giving Iran “room to push” with his policy of “de-escalation.” “There is no other way to describe the Obama-Biden Middle East policy except as a dangerous disaster,” Waltz told Fox News host Jon Scott. “I mean, this is an utter

‘This Person Is A Traitor’: Greg Abbott Blasts National Guardsman Accused Of Smuggling Illegal Alien

The Daily CallerApril 5, 20240

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas ripped a national guardsman accused of smuggling an illegal immigrant during a Thursday Fox News appearance. Savion Johnson was arrested Sunday for allegedly trying to smuggling an illegal immigrant over the southern border and was charged with smuggling of persons, evading arrest and unlawful carry of a weapon, according to NewsNation. Abbott tore into the individual, saying he considers him to be a “traitor.” “I consider this person to be a traitor, a criminal fighting back against what we’re trying to do in the state of Texas,” Abbott told “America’s Newsroom” co-hosts Dana Perino

‘Almost Shocked’: Former US Attorney Blasts Sam Bankman-Fried’s Prison Sentence For Being Too Short

The Daily CallerMarch 29, 20240

Former United States attorney Guy Lewis criticized on Thursday a judge’s sentencing of disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried. Bankman-Fried received a prison sentence of 25 years on Thursday after a jury found him guilty in November on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy-related charges. Lewis noted Bankman-Fried could serve far less than 25 years in prison and said the fraudster should have received a significantly longer sentence. “I hate to be the hard-nosed prosecutor here but I am disappointed with the sentence. I’m almost shocked with the sentence,” Lewis said on Fox Business. “It is a long sentence, but when

Attackers raid hotel in Somalia’s capital after blasts, residents say

ReutersMarch 15, 20240

MOGADISHU (Reuters) – Attackers in Somalia’s capital stormed a hotel near the president’s office on Thursday after a pair of explosions, residents and Reuters witnesses said, with al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab claiming responsibility for the raid. Gunfire followed the Thursday evening blasts, the residents said, with unidentified attackers storming the Syl Hotel, which is a popular gathering place for government officials and lawmakers. Police and other government spokespeople were not immediately reachable to comment. “We first heard a huge blast, and then gunfire followed. We understand the fighters are inside (the hotel) for we hear exchange of gunfire,” resident Farah

‘Wouldn’t Last 30 Seconds At The Citadel’: Nancy Mace Blasts ‘Bully’ George Stephanopoulos Over Heated Interview

The Daily CallerMarch 12, 20240

‘Wouldn’t Last 30 Seconds At The Citadel’: Nancy Mace Blasts ‘Bully’ George Stephanopoulos Over Heated Interview Harold Hutchison on March 11, 2024 Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina blasted ABC News host George Stephanopoulos Monday for “bullying” and “shaming” her over her support for former President Donald Trump as a personal victim of rape. Stephanopoulos and Mace had a heated exchange on “This Week” Sunday over her support for Trump and the $83 million judgement against Trump in a civil defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Mace said the ABC News host had “no idea” of what

Argentine President Blasts Socialism In Speech At CPAC

The Daily CallerFebruary 25, 20240

Argentine President Blasts Socialism In Speech At CPAC Arjun Singh on February 24, 2024 NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — President Javier Milei of Argentina railed against socialism on Saturday in a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), claiming that it can never work in any circumstance. Milei, who assumed office on Dec. 10, visited the United States on Saturday to attend CPAC, delivering his first major address to an American audience. In a speech focused on economic theory, Milei attacked socialism as being a destructive ideology that was incapable of succeeding. “None of the varieties of socialism [can] work.

‘They Are Lunatics’: Trump Blasts Letitia James, Judge After Civil Fraud Case Ruling

The Daily CallerFebruary 17, 20240

‘They Are Lunatics’: Trump Blasts Letitia James, Judge After Civil Fraud Case Ruling Harold Hutchison on February 16, 2024 Former President Donald Trump blasted Democratic Attorney General Letitia James of New York and Judge Arthur Engoron on Friday following the ruling in his civil fraud trial. James sued Trump in September 2022, alleging that he overstated the value of real estate holdings in order to obtain loans. Engoron’s ruling ordered Trump to pay $354 million and banned him “from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation or other legal entity in New York for a period of

New Jersey Lawmaker Blasts Teachers After Cashier Couldn’t Give Proper Change

Local News ReportFebruary 14, 20240

JACKSON, NJ – A New Jersey elected official says a recent exchange at a local business with a young cashier is a sign that teachers in the state aren’t doing their jobs. On Tuesday, Jackson Township Councilman Steven Chisolm blasted the public school system in Jackson and New Jersey, saying a young cashier at a local business couldn’t do simple math to figure out how much change to give. Chisolm went on to say school teachers are failing students in math and that school should “teach math” after he had to lose a dollar during the confusing transaction. While the

‘Like A Puppy Dog’: Hillary Clinton Blasts ‘Useful Idiot’ Tucker Carlson Over Putin Interview

The Daily CallerFebruary 8, 20240

‘Like A Puppy Dog’: Hillary Clinton Blasts ‘Useful Idiot’ Tucker Carlson Over Putin Interview Harold Hutchison on February 7, 2024 Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton claimed Tucker Carlson was a “useful idiot” during an interview that aired Wednesday evening on MSNBC. Carlson, a co-founder of the Daily Caller and Daily Caller News Foundation, announced he had interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin on X Tuesday, prompting some lawmakers in Europe to seek sanctions against the former Fox News host. Clinton and MSNBC host Alex Wagner attacked Carlson for doing the interview in Moscow. “Tucker Carlson is in Moscow right now,

Former Dem Presidential Candidate Blasts Biden For Claiming To Defend Democracy While ‘Suppressing’ Party Primary

The Daily CallerJanuary 7, 20240

Former Dem Presidential Candidate Blasts Biden For Claiming To Defend Democracy While ‘Suppressing’ Party Primary Nick Pope on January 6, 2024 Andrew Yang, who ran for president in 2020 as a Democrat, criticized President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party on Saturday for perceived differences between their rhetoric and actions regarding the health of American democracy. Yang referenced Biden’s Friday speech, in which the president suggested that former President Donald Trump and his supporters are a potential authoritarian threat to the country’s institutions, and ongoing moves by the Democratic Party apparatus to exclude potential challengers to Biden from primary ballots.

‘This Is Just Reckless Behavior’: Top UFC Fighter Blasts Boxing Authority’s Decision To Allow Men To Fight Women

The Daily CallerJanuary 4, 20240

‘This Is Just Reckless Behavior’: Top UFC Fighter Blasts Boxing Authority’s Decision To Allow Men To Fight Women Harold Hutchison on January 3, 2024 UFC fighter Colby Covington blasted USA Boxing for allowing biological men to fight women Wednesday, saying it was “completely irresponsible.” USA Boxing’s rules that took effect Monday allow for transgender athletes to compete against women provided they have “completed gender reassignment surgery,” not exceed certain testosterone levels for four years and provide documentation of the hormone levels. Failure to abide by those conditions can result in a 12-month suspension. WATCH: “Biological men shouldn’t be allowed to

‘I’m Finished With This Stiff’: Trump Blasts Mike DeWine For Vetoing Ban On Child Sex Changes

The Daily CallerDecember 31, 20230

‘I’m Finished With This Stiff’: Trump Blasts Mike DeWine For Vetoing Ban On Child Sex Changes Harold Hutchison on December 30, 2023 Former President Donald Trump blasted Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio Saturday over the governor’s veto of a bill banning child sex changes. DeWine announced the veto of the legislation, House Bill 68, Friday despite its overwhelming passage by the state legislature. The bill not only banned child sex changes, but it also prohibited biological males from competing in women’s sports. “DeWine has fallen to the Radical Left,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “No wonder he gets loudly

Michigan Governor Vetos Child Sex Change Ban

Op-ed ContributorDecember 30, 20230

‘This Boils Down To Money’: Fox News Guest Blasts GOP Gov Who Vetoed Child Sex Change Ban Harold Hutchison on December 29, 2023 A former legal adviser to former President Donald Trump blasted Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio for vetoing legislation barring child sex changes in the state Friday. DeWine announced the veto of the legislation, House Bill 68, despite its overwhelming passage by the state legislature. Republicans ripped DeWine over the veto, with several calling on the state legislature to override the veto. “There’s money involved,” May Mailman told “Jesse Watters Primetime” guest host Pete Hegseth. “You look

‘We Never Had A Vote’: Climate Expert Blasts Biden Admin For Bypassing Voters To Impose Green Agenda

Op-ed ContributorDecember 27, 20230

‘We Never Had A Vote’: Climate Expert Blasts Biden Admin For Bypassing Voters To Impose Green Agenda Harold Hutchison on December 26, 2023 Climate Depot executive editor Marc Morano blasted President Joe Biden for bypassing American voters to enact his environmental agenda. The Biden administration signed on to a pledge to start “transitioning away from fossil fuels” at the United Nations COP28 climate summit Dec. 13. “Do we need to abolish the gas-powered car? We’ve never voted on it in the United States,” Morano told former Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin and “The Bottom Line” guest host Kelly O’Grady. “We

‘This Is Dead Wrong’: Turley Blasts ‘Fundamentally Flawed’ Ruling By Colorado Court Barring Trump From Ballot

The Daily CallerDecember 20, 20230

‘This Is Dead Wrong’: Turley Blasts ‘Fundamentally Flawed’ Ruling By Colorado Court Barring Trump From Ballot Harold Hutchison on December 19, 2023 George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley blasted the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling on Tuesday that barred former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential ballot. The court ruled Trump was disqualified from appearing on the ballot in the 2024 election in a 4-3 decision. “It puts this on the rocket docket for the Supreme Court,” Turley told “Hannity” guest host Kayleigh McEnany, a former White House press secretary in the Trump administration. “They’ve got to get involved

‘Corrupt From Day One’: Ron Johnson Blasts DOJ Over Hunter Biden Probe

The Daily CallerDecember 9, 20230

‘Corrupt From Day One’: Ron Johnson Blasts DOJ Over Hunter Biden Probe Harold Hutchison on December 8, 2023 Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin blasted the Department of Justice over the probe into Hunter Biden, calling it “corrupt from day one.” Special counsel David Weiss secured the indictment of Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, on nine counts related to failing to pay over $1 million in taxes from 2016 to 2019. “This investigation’s been corrupt from day one,” Johnson told Fox Business host Larry Kudlow. “We certainly knew most of what’s in this indictment.” “I’m also suspicious,”

Fox News Contributor Blasts Proposals Being Discussed At UN Climate Gathering

Op-ed ContributorDecember 6, 20230

Harold Hutchison on December 5, 2023 During a Tuesday appearance on Fox Business News, Deroy Murdock criticized several related proposals being discussed at the COP28 gathering in Dubai. Murdock previously noted in an op-ed posted by the Daily Caller News Foundation that an Obama-Biden administration proposal for clean energy would have reduced temperatures by just 0.035 degrees Fahrenheit. “This is a total scam,” Murdock told Fox Business host Stuart Varney while discussing climate related policies, many of which are being proposed at this week’s Cop28 event. ‘This Is A Total Scam’: Fox News Contributor Blasts Proposals Being Discussed At UN