National Guard mobilized to combat crime in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump on Monday declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and ordered the mobilization of the D.C. National … Read more
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New Jersey Sailor Reuinited with His Dog Archie After Returning Home from Combat Deployment
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A U.S. Navy sailor has been reunited with his dog, Archie, after a public appeal went viral, prompting a resolution between … Read more
Deployed sailor comes home to find dog given away and pleads for his return
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A U.S. Navy sailor from New Jersey is making a public plea for the return of his dog after learning the … Read more
ACLU calls on New Jersey to spend more money to combat Trump equity cuts
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey is urging state lawmakers and Governor Phil Murphy to strengthen protections for civil liberties and vulnerable communities … Read more
New Jersey Could Soon Have License Plates for Marine Corps Combat Veterans
TRENTON, NJ — A bipartisan bill that would allow Marines to obtain special commemorative license plates recognizing their combat service has cleared the Senate Transportation … Read more
Pentagon deploying Stryker Brigade Combat Team to southern border
WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense has ordered the deployment of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and a General Support Aviation Battalion to the … Read more
New Jersey launches Civil Rights Innovation Lab to combat AI algorithmic discrimination
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced new measures to address the growing … Read more
No American Troops in Combat Zones: Biden and Harris Lied to Americans During Campaign, 2,000 in Syria
In a recent twist that feels straight out of a political drama, the Pentagon has revealed that the number of U.S. troops in Syria is … Read more
New Jersey Now Allows Gamblers to Put Themselves on Casino Ban Lists to Combat Addiction
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey gamblers seeking to self-exclude from brick-and-mortar casinos can now do so entirely online, a move aimed at enhancing accessibility to … Read more
Tim Walz Was Called Out for Stolen Valor in 2006, But Continued Misleading About Serving in Combat
Democrat candidate for Vice President Tim Walz is saying he misspoke when he said he carried weapons of war in a warzone. He said it … Read more
Gearing Up For War: U.S. Sending More Troops to Middle East Weeks After V.P. Says No Combat Zone Deployments
WASHINGTON — The United States military is sending additional troops to the Middle East as tensions in the region escalate, according to a statement from … Read more
Days After Kamala Harris Claims No U.S. Troops in Combat Zone, U.S. Troops in Combat Zone Attacked
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military carried out a retaliatory strike in Syria on Sunday night after two rockets were launched at a base housing American … Read more
Atlantic County Launches ‘Safe Place’ Initiative to Combat Hate Crimes, Promotes First Participating Business
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has announced its certification as a partner in the “Safe Place” initiative, joining over 350 law … Read more
RWJBarnabas Health Receives Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ—RWJBarnabas Health announced today that it has received a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to launch a pioneering program aimed … Read more
JCP&L Invests $78 Million in Morristown Substation Upgrade to Combat Flood Risks
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has initiated a significant $78 million upgrade to a … Read more
Bergen County Distributes Free Narcan to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Bergen County, NJ — In a collaborative effort to tackle the opioid crisis, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Lyndhurst Police Department … Read more
Somerset County Launches “Safe Place” Program to Combat Bias and Hate Crimes
SOMERVILLE, NJ — In a timely announcement coinciding with Pride Month, Somerset County officials have unveiled the new “Safe Place” program aimed at providing refuge … Read more
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Combat Discriminatory Real Estate Appraisals
TRENTON, NJ – A bill introduced in Trenton aims to eliminate discriminatory practices within property appraisals by mandating anti-bias training for real estate appraisers. The … Read more
Maryland Towns Could Soon Be Powerless to Combat Vagrancy, Loitering at Local Businesses
ANNAPOLIS, MD — A new bill that seeks to repeal the authority of municipalities to prohibit vagrancy is under consideration. The legislation aims to remove … Read more
New Jersey State Police Join with CUMAC Food Pantry to Combat Hunger in Passaic County
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ—In a recent community service initiative, troopers from the New Jersey State Police lent their support to the CUMAC Food Pantry in Passaic … Read more
Anne Arundel County Hosts Basketball Game to Combat Youth Gun Violence
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD – In a spirited display of community solidarity, the Anne Arundel County Police Department squared off against the Arundel County Fire … Read more
New Jersey GOP LeaderCalled to Resign After Stolen Valor Claims of Combat and Drug Kingpin Assassination Proven False
MOORESTOWN, NJ — Representative Andy Kim (D-Moorestown) has aligned with notable figures across the political spectrum to demand the resignation of Sussex County Commissioner Bill … Read more
Biden Admin Touts Progress On Work With China To Combat Fentanyl Crisis – But Experts Say It’s Premature
Biden Admin Touts Progress On Work With China To Combat Fentanyl Crisis – But Experts Say It’s Premature Jake Smith on February 25, 2024 The … Read more
Taiwan reports Chinese ‘combat patrols’ ahead of China-US talks
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s defence ministry said it detected 23 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out “joint combat readiness patrols” with … Read more
Suffolk County Forms Task Force to Combat Rising Home Burglaries and Vehicle Thefts
In response to a concerning pattern of crime, Suffolk County Police Department, along with several other law enforcement agencies, has established a multi-jurisdictional task force. … Read more
California Implements Law to Combat Drink Spiking in Bars and Nightclubs
CALIFORNIA – A new California law, AB 1013, set to take effect on July 1, 2024, aims to make it more challenging for drinks to … Read more
Governor Murphy Looks to AI to Combat Rising Sea Levels and Global Warming
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced the future of artificial intelligence has arrived in New Jersey and he solidified that future … Read more
Pentagon Announces Task Force To Combat Drone, Missile Attacks In Crucial Shipping Sea Lane
Pentagon Announces Task Force To Combat Drone, Missile Attacks In Crucial Shipping Sea Lane Micaela Burrow on December 18, 2023 The U.S. and allies on … Read more
US asks Israel to narrow zone of combat in any southern Gaza attack
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is urging Israel to narrow the zone of combat and clarify where Palestinian civilians can seek … Read more
Massachusetts Launches Initiative to Combat Hate Crimes
BOSTON, MA — The Healey-Driscoll Administration unveiled a comprehensive initiative to address hate crimes across Massachusetts. This effort includes the formation of the Hate Crimes … Read more
Justice Department’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force Holds Its First Summit to Discuss Strategies to Combat Emerging Threats
Yesterday, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) hosted its first summit to convene its law enforcement partners from across … Read more
Harvard President Unveils Effort To Combat Antisemitism After Taking Fire Over Response To Hamas Attacks
Harvard President Unveils Effort To Combat Antisemitism After Taking Fire Over Response To Hamas Attacks Brandon Poulter on November 9, 2023 Harvard President Claudine Gay … Read more
Ivy League Schools Create Antisemitism Task Forces To Combat ‘Unacceptable’ Behavior By Pro-Palestinian Students
Ivy League Schools Create Antisemitism Task Forces To Combat ‘Unacceptable’ Behavior By Pro-Palestinian Students Brandon Poulter on November 1, 2023 Several Ivy League colleges created … Read more
Universities Create Task Force to Combat Pro-Palestinian Threats to Jews on Campus
NEW YORK, NY – Ivy League universities, including Harvard University, Columbia University, and the University of Pennsylvania, have established antisemitism task forces in response to … Read more
DHS Doubles Down CBP Efforts to Continue to Combat Fentanyl and Synthetic Drugs
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), today released an updated, comprehensive approach within its mission … Read more
Dan Rodrick Vows to Continue Fight Against Overdevelopment and High Taxes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Dan Rodrick, a political candidate for mayor in Toms River, declared his commitment to halting overdevelopment and reining in property taxes … Read more
Belleville Police Department Teams Up with Shoprite to Combat Hunger
Belleville, NJ — Earlier today, officers from the Belleville Police Department took a break from their usual duties to participate in Shoprite’s Help Bag Hunger … Read more
Middle District Of Florida Task Force Continues To Combat COVID-19 Fraud
Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the results achieved by the Middle District of Florida’s efforts to combat fraud related to … Read more
‘Eradicate These Barbarians’: 2024 GOP Presidential Candidates Lay Out Plans To Help Israel Combat Hamas
‘Eradicate These Barbarians’: 2024 GOP Presidential Candidates Lay Out Plans To Help Israel Combat Hamas Mary Lou Masters on October 15, 2023 Republican presidential candidates … Read more
San Diego Border Patrol and Mexican authorities increase binational operations to combat human smuggling
SAN DIEGO — Acknowledging the continued need for a united front against transnational criminal organizations, the San Diego Border Patrol and its Mexican counterparts have … Read more
Adams to Undue Defunding of Police Under DeBlasio to Combat Car Theft
NEW YORK, NY – Anti-police sentiment, defunding police and handcuffing New York City’s finest under the administration of former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio … Read more
California County Seeking Ways to Combat Illegal Cockfighting
Sacramento, CA- In a move to clamp down on the rampant illegal cockfighting in the state, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors is exploring an … Read more
Queens Expands Program to Combat Repeat Shoplifting
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, in collaboration with the NYPD, announced the expansion of the Merchants Business Improvement Program. Initially piloted in … Read more
China’s Xi calls for combat readiness as PLA marks founding anniversary
By Greg Torode and Albee Zhang HONG KONG (Reuters) – After months of intensified and increasingly ambitious drills to project power, Chinese President Xi Jinping, … Read more
US Deploys Marines To The Middle East To Combat Increased Iranian Aggression
US Deploys Marines To The Middle East To Combat Increased Iranian Aggression Micaela Burrow on July 20, 2023 The U.S. will deploy thousands of Marines … Read more
Initiative Launched to Combat Illegal Pop-Up Car Events in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department has recently announced a new campaign to counter illegal pop-up car events. These spontaneous … Read more
Unearthed WHO Proposal Calls For Adopting ‘Social Listening’ Techniques To Combat ‘Infodemic,’ Misinformation
Unearthed WHO Proposal Calls For Adopting ‘Social Listening’ Techniques To Combat ‘Infodemic,’ Misinformation Jason Cohen on June 27, 2023 The World Health Organization is advocating … Read more
Combat Veteran Wins $100K On Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off
BALTIMORE, MD- A Maryland Lottery player from Waldorf is celebrating after claiming a $100,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket last week. The lucky winner, a … Read more
Biden Admin Unveils New National Strategy To Combat Rising Antisemitism
Biden Admin Unveils New National Strategy To Combat Rising Antisemitism Kate Anderson on May 25, 2023 President Joe Biden released “The U.S. National Strategy To … Read more
ECB needs to keep interest rates ‘sustainably high’ to combat inflation – Lagarde
By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) – The European Central Bank needs to keep interest rates high to curb inflation in the medium term, its president … Read more