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Pennsylvania Congresswoman Calls for Defunding the U.S. Military

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 12, 20250

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic lawmakers are calling for significant reductions to the U.S. Department of Defense budget, citing repeated audit failures and excessive military spending. The push follows a wave of criticism over the Pentagon’s inability to account for its expenditures despite receiving substantial increases in funding. Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) took to social media to highlight the issue, stating, “The Department of Defense doesn’t need another $150 billion of your taxpayer money.” She pointed out that the agency has failed seven consecutive audits and suggested that scrutiny should be directed at the military rather than social programs. The Pentagon’s

Spadea Calls for Higher Tolls, Taxing the Rich, and an Atlantic City Congestion Tax

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 11, 20250

As the New Jersey gubernatorial race intensifies, candidate Bill Spadea’s tax policy positions have come under scrutiny. Spadea, a former radio host and political commentator, has made various statements regarding taxation that have raised questions among voters. According to a lawsuit filed by his opponent Jack Ciattarelli, New Jersey 101.5 has since deleted recordings incriminating Spadea on his repeated calls for higher taxes and tolls in New Jersey in the past 12 months. Spadea has even called for $8.25 cent tolls on the Atlantic City Expressway, from 75 cents. In a seven-point plan outlined in 2023, Spadea proposed measures aimed

Retired U.S. General Calls on DOGE to Investigate Human Traficking, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 8, 20250

WASHINGTON — Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn sparked controversy with a cryptic social media post calling for an investigation into federal funding practices, particularly within the U.S. State Department’s anti-human trafficking efforts. Flynn’s message, posted on X (formerly Twitter), referenced the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an informal term used by some political figures to advocate for reducing government waste. Flynn linked the post to President Donald Trump’s leadership, claiming his efforts would lead to “a vastly stronger America.” He urged Elon Musk’s team to investigate federal spending on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in anti-human trafficking initiatives. Allegations of

Lawmaker Calls for Welfare Check on Woman Allegedly Living in Phil Murphy’s Garage Apartment

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 4, 20250

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Erik Peterson is criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy for admitting that he is sheltering an undocumented immigrant, accusing him of defying federal law and using the situation for political gain. At a Saturday event at Montclair State University, Murphy stated that he and First Lady Tammy Murphy are housing an undocumented migrant in a room above their garage, adding, “Good luck to the feds coming in to try and get her.” Peterson condemned the remark, saying, “The governor thinks he’s above the law. Instead of enforcing our duly enacted laws, he’s breaking them and telling others to

Ocasio-Cortez calls for review of Elon Musk’s federal contracts

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 3, 20250

WASHINGTON — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday called for increased transparency and potential cuts to federal funding for Elon Musk’s defense and space contracts, arguing that government spending on such projects should face greater scrutiny. “If you want to start with waste, start with Elon’s defense contracts at the Pentagon,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “In fact, we should start with transparency around defense contracts in general, which take up an enormous sum of public funds.” The congresswoman’s comments come as SpaceX, Musk’s aerospace company, continues to secure lucrative contracts with the Pentagon and NASA. The company has played

Murphy calls for New Jersey local zoning overhaul, says ‘home rule’ blocks affordable housing

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 2, 20250

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy said local opposition remains the biggest obstacle to expanding affordable housing in New Jersey, calling for a statewide overhaul of zoning and permitting laws to accelerate development. “The biggest obstacle is ‘not in my backyard,’” Murphy said, referring to local resistance, often called NIMBYism. He pointed to the state’s new affordable housing law, which he signed last year, as a significant step forward but noted it is already facing legal challenges from 15 to 20 municipalities. “I’m highly confident… that we will successfully defend that law,” Murphy added. Murphy used his State of the

White House Calls House Democrat Call for “Fight in the Streets” Uhinged and Dangerous

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 1, 20250

New York – In a fiery press conference held in Brooklyn on Friday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) called for Democrats to oppose President Donald Trump’s agenda “in the streets,” sparking a wave of controversy and criticism from political figures and commentators alike. During the event, Jeffries addressed the recent actions by the Trump administration to freeze federal grants and loans, a move that was later rescinded amidst legal challenges. He stated, “Right now, we’re going to keep focused on the need to look out for everyday New Yorkers and everyday Americans who are under assault by an extreme

Bernie Sanders Calls for 100% Income Tax Hike, 25% National Tax

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 28, 20250

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders wants America to adopt a financial system equal to the country of Denmark where citizens pay 55.9% income tax and a 25% national sales tax. Sanders’ comment came in response to President Donald Trump’s remarks about Greenland last week, which is owned by Denmark. Sanders sparked heated debate Thursday with a social media post advocating for America to adopt Denmark’s financial system, which includes universal healthcare, free college education, and guaranteed paid leave—but is funded by significant taxes. “Instead of stealing Greenland from Denmark, I have a better idea,” Sanders wrote on Twitter.

Louisiana governor calls terror attack investigation a ‘complex jigsaw puzzle’

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 2, 20250

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry likened the ongoing investigation into a recent terrorist attack to solving a “child’s jigsaw puzzle” as law enforcement agencies continue piecing together evidence following the tragic act of violence. Flags at all state buildings are flying at half-staff in memory of the lives lost, while over 1,000 law enforcement officials from the New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana State Police, the FBI, and other federal agencies analyze data, surveillance footage, and conduct interviews to track down those responsible. “We are working tirelessly to assemble this puzzle,” Landry said. “Yesterday, I issued an emergency

Trump responds to New Orleans truck incident, calls it ‘act of pure evil’

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 1, 20250

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Former President Donald Trump released a statement following the revelation that an ISIS flag was found in the truck driven by Samshud Din Jabbar, 42, a suspect in an incident that has sparked a major investigation in New Orleans. “When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News Media, but it turned out to be true,” Trump stated. “The crime rate in our country is at a level that nobody has ever seen before. Our

Toms River mayor calls for death penalty after horrific New York City subway killing of local resident

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 31, 20240

NEW YORK CITY — Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old resident of Toms River, New Jersey, was identified this week as the victim of a gruesome attack in which she was burned to death aboard an F train in Brooklyn on Dec. 22, police said. Authorities reported that Kawam, of Toms River, whose family resides in the Little Falls and Totowa area, was asleep on a stationary subway car at the Stillwell Avenue station in Coney Island when she was set on fire. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. Security camera footage shows the illegal migrant suspect setting her on

We Want More Control Over the Sky: Monmouth County Sheriff Calls for Local Drone Enforcement Powers

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 15, 20240

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Monmouth County Sheriff Shawn Golden is urging Congress to expand legislation allowing state and local law enforcement agencies to utilize drone detection and counter-drone technology, citing concerns over growing security and public safety risks posed by unregulated drone activity. Speaking on the issue, Sheriff Golden emphasized that only three federal agencies currently have the authority to use such equipment—leaving state and local police without the tools necessary to respond effectively. “We’re calling upon Congress, and Congressman [Chris] Smith is leading the way, to modify legislation so that not just three federal agencies are able to have drone

Caitlin Clark calls for greater recognition and support for Black women in the WNBA

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 12, 20240

DES MOINES, Iowa — College basketball star Caitlin Clark voiced her support for amplifying the contributions of Black women in the WNBA, highlighting the critical role they have played in shaping the league. In a recent statement, Clark reflected on her position of privilege and the importance of celebrating the accomplishments of Black players, who have long been central to the league’s success. “A lot of those players in the league that have been really good have been Black players. This league has kind of been built on them,” Clark said. Clark emphasized the need for increased investment and visibility

Former NJ GOP chairman calls for action on unidentified drones: ‘Blow one out of the sky’

Phil StiltonDecember 11, 20240

TRENTON, N.J. — Former New Jersey GOP Chairman and one-time gubernatorial candidate Doug Steinhardt called for decisive action regarding mysterious drone activity along the state’s coastline, suggesting that unidentified drones should be shot down if they are not American assets. Steinhardt expressed concerns over a lack of transparency from both state and federal authorities, emphasizing the potential risks to national security. Speaking in an interview on Fox and Friends, Steinhardt criticized officials for dismissing the ongoing drone activity as non-threatening without providing detailed explanations. “If these are not American assets, then we need to get our assets into the air

Congressional Coalition Calls for President Biden to Pardon Death Row Convicted Murderers

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 3, 20240

WASHINGTON — A coalition of progressive lawmakers, led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.), and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.), called on President Biden Monday to exercise his clemency powers before leaving office to address systemic inequities in the U.S. criminal justice system. The push includes pardons or commutations for individuals on death row. These Democrat leaders are now calling upon Biden to pardon dozens of convicted killers and heinous criminals. New York City Congressman Jamaal Bowman stood before Congress today to say that President Biden should not stop at pardoning his son Hunter. In a

Trump slams federal prosecutors after criminal cases dropped, calls investigations ‘political hijacking’

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 26, 20240

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump issued a fiery response on social media after federal prosecutors dropped several high-profile criminal cases against him, decrying the investigations as politically motivated and an unprecedented misuse of taxpayer dollars. “These cases, like all of the other cases I have been forced to go through, are empty and lawless, and should never have been brought,” Trump wrote on his social media platform and Facebook. He alleged that more than $100 million in taxpayer funds had been spent on what he called partisan efforts by Democrats to target him, referring to the investigations

Trans activist calls to ‘arm up’ over bathroom access, issuing dire warning to those who stop them

The Daily CallerNovember 23, 20240

An April 2023 video featuring activist Tara Jay resurfaced on social media, drawing widespread attention after Jay called for armed resistance against opponents of biological men using women’s restrooms. The video, shared by the LibsOfTikTok X account and amplified by Republican Rep. Nancy Mace, garnered millions of views and reignited debates over restroom access policies. House Speaker Mike Johnson responded by instituting a rule prohibiting biological men from using women’s restrooms in the Capitol, which Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride agreed to follow. Key points: The resurfaced video has added fuel to the contentious debate over balancing transgender rights and public

Sore Losers: Radical New Jersey Progressive Group Calls for Boycott on Small Local Businesses that Supported Trump

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 19, 20240

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – A call by a local progressive Facebook group to boycott businesses in Monmouth County for their perceived support of former President Donald Trump has drawn sharp criticism and rallied counter-efforts to support the targeted establishments. As the left says, when they get loud, we get louder. Now it’s time for local residents to fight this liberal mind disease that seeks to hurt the local business owners who build jobs and support the hyperlocal economy. The boycott, promoted by the Facebook group “Indivisible,” urged residents to avoid businesses allegedly linked to Trump supporters, with users compiling lists

Dem Senator-Elect Says Party Ignored Latino Voters, Calls Out ‘Ivy League’ Candidates Lacking ‘Pulse’ On Working Class

The Daily CallerNovember 19, 20240

Democratic Arizona Senator-elect Ruben Gallego said Sunday on CNN that his party had ignored Latino voters, calling out how “Ivy League” candidates lacked a “pulse” on the Latino working class. Following President-elect Donald Trump’s win, exit polls from the election showed that the Republican candidate made significant gains among key Democratic voting blocs, such as Hispanic and black men. On “State of the Union,” host Jake Tapper questioned the newly elected Arizona senator about the GOP’s swing among Hispanics, pointing out that Gallego previously told Democrats to “go touch grass and meet real Latinos.” “I think Democrats, a lot of

Forecast calls for rain starting Wednesday, but we’ve heard that line before

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 16, 20240

New Jersey’s weather is set to maintain its current dry and sunny streak for the next several days, though there is a hint of rain in the forecast by midweek. This weekend, expect pleasant autumn weather, with temperatures climbing into the low 60s during the day and clear skies allowing overnight lows to dip near freezing tonight. Sunday will follow a similar pattern, with slightly warmer lows and mostly calm winds. The trend continues into Monday and Tuesday, offering bright sunshine and daytime highs in the 60s, hovering slightly above the average highs for mid-November, which typically range in the

Megyn Kelly Calls Hollywood Elite Paid by Harris Campaign “Totally Feckless”

The Daily CallerNovember 13, 20240

SiriusXM host Megyn Kelly questioned whether Hollywood celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, and Chris Rock were paid to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris during her recent campaign. On Tuesday’s episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” Kelly played a clip of Harris’s interview with Winfrey, who reportedly received $1 million from the campaign for her involvement. Kelly criticized these celebrity endorsements as ineffective, arguing that they did little to help Harris, who ultimately lost to President-elect Donald Trump. “They lost badly and have been rendered utterly powerless and feckless in the eyes of the electorate,” she said. Kelly also discussed

UN Calls for Global Meat Tax to Fight Climate Change

The Daily CallerNovember 13, 20240

The TAPP Coalition, a group advocating for sustainable food policies, called on countries to implement a tax on meat at the 2024 U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP29). In its address, TAPP argued that such a tax, alongside subsidies for vegetables, could help reduce “animal protein overconsumption” and lower greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. TAPP policy officer Willem Branten emphasized the need for COP29 to include commitments to these dietary shifts in its closing statements, urging major players like the EU Commission and China to lead the way. The coalition also criticized countries like the U.S., Australia, Canada, and

Teamsters President Calls for Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi to Step Aside

The Daily CallerNovember 13, 20240

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien suggested that Democratic leaders Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer should “step aside” after Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss in the presidential election. In an interview with Neil Cavuto on “Your World,” O’Brien defended the union’s decision to remain neutral in the election, despite surveys showing strong support for President-elect Donald Trump among Teamsters members. O’Brien noted that while many rank-and-file members leaned Republican, a significant portion still identified as Democrats, underscoring the need for both parties to address working-class concerns. O’Brien criticized Democratic leaders for focusing on social issues in what he described as

Trump Calls Out Worst NFL Rule Change We’ve Ever Seen, the Kickoff

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 11, 20240

Former President Donald Trump recently turned his attention to the NFL’s latest adjustment—the new kickoff rule—and he’s not holding back. Trump tweeted that the NFL should “get rid of the ridiculous new Kickoff Rule,” sparking a big debate among fans and players alike. Current U.S. President Joe Biden presided over the worst NFL rule change in American football history…and sat quietly as fans were forced to watch the most boring and horrible kickoffs ever. Nobody has ever seen kick-offs this bad in the NFL. It’s kick-offs like we’ve never seen before. There have been many NFL rule changes before, but

Putin Congratulates Trump’s Presidential Win, Calls Him ‘Manly’

The Daily CallerNovember 9, 20240

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his presidential victory on Thursday, according to Politico. Putin praised Trump’s “manly” response to a previous assassination attempt, according to Politico. The Russian president confirmed that he has not yet talked with the president-elect since the election results were confirmed. “I take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election as president of the United States of America,” Putin said on Thursday at the annual meeting of the Valdai Club in Sochi, Politico reported. When asked if he was prepared to hold discussions with Trump, Putin said his government is “ready,” according