Murphy defends affordable housing law amid local resistance, cites 200,000-unit shortfall
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy said the state is making slow but steady progress in expanding affordable housing, citing a landmark law signed last year that shifts control from the courts…
Spadea aligned PAC confirms, but defends $225,000 in payments made to former radio host
TRENTON, N.J. — The Common Sense Club pushed back Thursday against what it called a politically motivated “smear campaign,” issuing a public response after a recent report questioned its operations, finances and…
New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba defends Signal chat use, blasts media for ‘making a big to do about nothing’
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…
Cory Booker Defends “Clown Show” ‘Sh*t That Ain’t True’ Video Rush
NEWARK, NJ – Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has doubled down on his decision to orchestrate a series of viral videos that sparked both attention and controversy earlier this week. The coordinated social…
Duffy blasts Buttigieg over FAA failures, WWII air traffic control system, defends recent layoffs
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…
White House defends federal worker buyout as 75,000 accept program as Murphy admin call it a ‘scam’
TRENTON, NJ — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Wednesday morning that the administration was satisfied with the number of federal workers who accepted a voluntary buyout program, despite questions…
Bill Spadea defends paying himself $65,000 salary from political donations, says he is still owed more money
TRENTON, N.J. — Former New Jersey101.5 radio host Bill Spadea is not even in office yet, and he’s being accused of double dipping. In addition to his salary from the radio station,…
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…
Murphy defends New Jersey’s immigrant sanctuary protections, signals support for new legislation
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting immigrants in New Jersey, defending existing policies while signaling potential support for the proposed Immigrant Trust Act. Speaking about his…
White House Press Secretary Defends President Biden’s Pardon of Crack Addict Convicted on Federal Gun and Tax Charges
WASHINGTON, D.C. — White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday defended President Biden’s controversial decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, addressing questions over credibility and timing during a contentious press…
President Of Country Hosting UN Climate Summit Defends Fossil Fuels, Slams Media And Green ‘Hypocrisy’
The president of Azerbaijan, host country of this year’s U.N. climate change conference, defended fossil fuels while slamming the media and climate “hypocrisy” in a Tuesday speech at the event. Azerbaijani President…
Harris defends Biden’s “garbage” remark, says he “clarified his comments”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to stand by President Joe Biden after he faced backlash for referring to some voters as “garbage” in a recent statement. Harris, responding to…
Watch: Governor Murphy Defends High Taxes in New Jersey, Silent on Kamala’s Radical Agenda
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy defended his state’s tax policies during a tense exchange on CNBC, where he faced sharp criticism over the high tax burden and progressive economic…
NYPD Commissioner Defends Disciplinary Process: 91% of Cops OK
NEW YORK, NY—Police Commissioner of New York City, addressing concerns about the NYPD’s disciplinary process, reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining a fair and transparent system. Commissioner Caban emphasized his role as a…
Donald Trump’s bond provider defends its help
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – The company that provided Donald Trump with a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case said it had “substantial financial credibility,” and…
Atlanta Mayor Defends Shielding Illegal Migrants Days After Laken Riley Murder
Democratic Athens, Georgia Mayor Kelly Girtz defended his city’s policy to protect illegal migrants from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just days after such a migrant murdered 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley,…
New Jersey Governor Touts Most Progressive State in America, Defends Party Line
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy boasted that the Garden State is the country’s most progressive state in America, but defending the party line, which protects political party bosses and,…
Australia defends its US ambassador, Kevin Rudd, after Trump attack
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s government backed its ambassador to Washington, the former prime minister Kevin Rudd, after U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump called the key diplomat “a little bit nasty” in a…
Musk defends his ketamine use as beneficial for investors in new video
By Sheila Dang (Reuters) – CEO Elon Musk said his ketamine prescription was beneficial for Tesla’s investors in a video interview with former CNN anchor Don Lemon posted online on Monday. Musk…
Tennis-King Carlos defends his throne as Alcaraz wins Indian Wells
By Rory Carroll (Reuters) – Carlos Alcaraz overcame a sluggish start and finished with a flourish to successfully defend his Indian Wells crown with a 7-6(5) 6-1 win over Daniil Medvedev in…
New York City Subway Crime Prompts Deployment of National Guard by Governor Hochul
Kathy Hochul Defends Sending National Guard Into NYC Subways, Says Move Was Made To Address ‘High Level Of Anxiety’ Harold Hutchison on March 8, 2024 Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York…
Jack Smith Defends Biden’s Handling Of Classified Docs In Latest Salvo Against Trump
Jack Smith Defends Biden’s Handling Of Classified Docs In Latest Salvo Against Trump Katelynn Richardson on February 26, 2024 Special counsel Jack Smith argued Monday that President Donald Trump’s handling of classified…
Macron defends new French migration law despite political tensions
By Michel Rose and Tassilo Hummel PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday defended a bill to toughen immigration laws despite an embarrassing parliamentary vote that put his ruling alliance on…
German finance minister defends 2023 debt brake suspension forced by court ruling
By Christian Kraemer and Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – German Finance Minister Christian Lindner defended on Friday his supplementary budget for 2023 which suspends Germany’s cap on borrowing this year after a…
New Zealand’s central bank defends Maori language use
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s central bank chief defended its use of the Maori language in official communications on Wednesday, as the country’s new centre-right government looks to roll…
New Jersey is Suing Big Oil While Governor Defends Investing Heavily In Those Same Companies
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his administration are suing big oil companies over their decades of pollution in the Garden State. At the same time, New Jersey’s public…
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