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Spadea Pulls Out of GOP Nomination Process, Conway PAC Says Former Radio Host Afraid to Face the Music

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 4, 20250

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former New Jersey 101.5 radio host Bill Spadea appears to be chickening out of competing against Jack Ciattarelli and John Bramnick to win the official Republican county nominations in this year’s Republican primary election. Spadea alerted state and county GOP officials this week that he will not attend the state’s 21 county GOP conventions to compete for the vote of Republican leaders and elected county committees. Spadea claims he is following Donald Trump’s footsteps by taking his vote “to the people” of New Jersey. Still, even Trump went through the official and grueling nominating process to

GOP Warhawk Liz Cheney Goes All in For “Radical Liberal” Kamala Harris

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 5, 20240

Liz Cheney, the former Republican congresswoman from Wyoming, made a headline-grabbing announcement that she would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Cheney’s father, Dick, the former Vice President of the United States, served as CEO of Haliburton, a company that supplied services that powered America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Cheney family increased their net worth to nearly 100 million dollars during America’s longest war. As daughter of the prominent warhawk CEO, Cheney enriched herself on the spoils of war. This decision came despite Cheney’s long-standing conservative credentials and her sharp criticisms of Harris

Grand Ol’ Man of the Ocean County GOP Passes at 88

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 24, 20240

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre expressed their deep condolences following the passing of John C. Parker, the Chairman of the Ocean County Utilities Authority and former Mayor of Lacey Township. Parker, a long-serving public servant, was remembered for his profound impact on the community and his unwavering commitment to those he represented. “Today, we lost a tremendous individual who earned the respect of so many people he interacted with during his decades of dedicated public service,” the lawmakers said in a joint statement. They emphasized Parker’s extensive knowledge and wisdom,

Elderly North Dakota GOP Leader Pleads Guilty to Traveling Overseas for Romps With Young Boys

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 11, 20240

WASHINGTON, DC – Ray Holmberg, an 80-year-old former North Dakota State Senator from Grand Forks, has pleaded guilty to charges related to engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors in Prague, Czech Republic. According to court documents, Holmberg traveled approximately 14 times to Prague between 2011 and 2021, where he participated in commercial sex acts with minor boys. Holmberg used the alias “Sean Evans” during some of these visits, staying at brothels and frequenting public areas to solicit sexual services from minors. His communications using this alias included disturbing references to his activities, such as discussing “his twink” and remarking,

New Jersey GOP State Leader Endorses Bob Menendez For U.S. Senate

Breaking Local News ReportJune 8, 20240

New Jersey GOP Chairman Bob Hugin has signed a petition filed by disgraced U.S. Senator Bob Menendez to run as an independent candidate in this year’s New Jersey U.S. Senate race. The petition was published by NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin on X. Typically, signing a person’s political petition for office is an endorsement of that person to be on the ballot. Hugin, who unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate after chairman across the state saw dollar signs from the independently wealthy politician, eventually made his way to become chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party. His signature on Menendez’s petition signals

Toms River Mayor Scores Major Victory in GOP Primary Election

Breaking Local News ReportJune 5, 20240

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick scored a major victory Tuesday night when his aligned candidate, William Byrne, defeated Mo Hill-aligned challenger Kevin Geoghegan in the Republican primary election. “First, I want to congratulate Bill Byrne on an amazing victory. His win is a win for our entire town,” Rodrick said. “For the third election in a row, the people of Toms River have rejected the corrupt, pro-development, big government policies of the prior administration, and they did so despite an onslaught of slanted, negative media coverage and protests. The people of Toms River want good government that works

‘Seem To Be Confused’: AOC Attacks John Fetterman After He Called Her Out For Exchange With GOP Colleague

The Daily CallerMay 18, 20240

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rebuked Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman after he called out the congresswoman for participating in the chaos at a GOP Oversight Committee hearing Thursday evening. The committee held a vote to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not turning over the audio recording of former special counsel Robert Hur’s interview with President Joe Biden, but several Republican and Democratic representatives argued and insulted one another about unrelated topics. Fetterman on Friday posted a CNN headline that reads, “House committee meeting devolves into chaos as Greene and Ocasio-Cortez trade barbs” on

‘Shouldn’t Be In The GOP’: House Republicans Slam Matt Gaetz, Others Who Voted Out Kevin McCarthy

The Daily CallerOctober 4, 20230

‘Shouldn’t Be In The GOP’: House Republicans Slam Matt Gaetz, Others Who Voted Out Kevin McCarthy Arjun Singh And Mary Lou Masters on October 3, 2023 Several House Republicans came out against Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and the other conservatives who voted to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy Tuesday. Gaetz spearheaded the effort where eight Republicans voted with Democrats to remove McCarthy, and GOP Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, Dan Crenshaw of Texas, Mike Collins of Georgia and Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin criticized their colleagues for doing so. “It is impossible to square this circle. 8 allegedly conservative Republicans just voted

A Texas Political Tradition — And A GOP House Speaker — Could Sink Conservatives’ Education Agenda, Republicans Say

The Daily CallerJanuary 11, 20230

A Texas Political Tradition — And A GOP House Speaker — Could Sink Conservatives’ Education Agenda, Republicans Say Kate Anderson on January 10, 2023 Many Republicans in the Texas House of Representatives are opposing a longstanding rule that gives the minority party committee leadership roles, arguing this could present obstacles to the GOP’s education agenda for the upcoming legislative session. The state’s House of Representatives has a tradition of giving the minority party chair positions on committees to foster bipartisanship, but the policy has come under fire by the Texas Republican Party and many conservative lawmakers for undermining certain GOP

GOP Lawmaker Unveils Bill Banning Child Sex Changes In Indiana

The Daily CallerJanuary 11, 20230

GOP Lawmaker Unveils Bill Banning Child Sex Changes In Indiana Laurel Duggan on January 10, 2023 Republican Indiana Rep. Lorissa Sweet introduced legislation Tuesday that would ban child gender transitions. The bill would block medical professionals from subjecting minors to procedures or activities that change, affirm or enforce a child’s gender identity when that identity is different from his or her biological sex. Child gender transitions, including social transitions, medications and surgeries, remain legal in most states, though a handful of conservative states have cracked down on the procedures in recent years. The bill explicitly bans puberty blockers and cross-sex

Incoming GOP Oversight Chair Predicts How Long McCarthy Will Be Speaker

The Daily CallerJanuary 9, 20230

Incoming GOP Oversight Chair Predicts How Long McCarthy Will Be Speaker Harold Hutchison on January 9, 2023 Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky said that Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy would not face “any serious threat” to his position Monday. The House of Representatives elected McCarthy speaker on the 15th ballot early Saturday morning after offering concessions on rules changes, legislative votes and other matters to a group of holdouts mostly from the House Freedom Caucus. McCarthy received 216 votes to 212 for Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries with six Republicans voting “present.” “I don’t believe that there will ever

‘Selfish Agenda’: Incoming GOP Rep Goes Ballistic On Anti-McCarthy Republicans

The Daily CallerJanuary 5, 20230

‘Selfish Agenda’: Incoming GOP Rep Goes Ballistic On Anti-McCarthy Republicans Harold Hutchison on January 4, 2023 Incoming Republican Rep. Michael Lawler of New York slammed Republicans holding out against Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid for speaker of the House Wednesday. “They have put their own selfish agenda ahead of the conference. The Conference voted overwhelmingly in November, 85%, to support Kevin McCarthy for Speaker. Our rules dictate that Kevin McCarthy is the candidate to support,” Lawler, who defeated Democratic Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney in the Nov. 8 midterms, told Fox News hosts John Roberts and Sandra Smith. “They have put

Tucker Carlson Hammers GOP Rep. Crenshaw For Calling McCarthy’s Opponents ‘Terrorists’

The Daily CallerJanuary 5, 20230

Tucker Carlson Hammers GOP Rep. Crenshaw For Calling McCarthy’s Opponents ‘Terrorists’ Harold Hutchison on January 4, 2023 Fox News host Tucker Carlson called out Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas Wednesday for calling opponents to Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s speaker bid “terrorists,” saying that Crenshaw was ignoring “real concerns” raised by conservatives. “They’re terrorists now? It’s hard not to see the connection, because over the past few years pretty much every part of the war on terror has been turned against the domestic political enemies of the neocons,” Carlson said after airing a soundbite of Crenshaw. “So now they’re coming out

GOP Reps Rip Army’s ‘Galling’ Decision Not To Repeal Vaccine Mandate For National Guard, Reserves

The Daily CallerJanuary 4, 20230

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Reps Rip Army’s ‘Galling’ Decision Not To Repeal Vaccine Mandate For National Guard, Reserves Micaela Burrow on January 3, 2023 The Army’s recent guidance enforcing the vaccine requirement for National Guard and reserve troops is “galling” and contradicts Congress’ intent in repealing the mandate, Republican lawmakers told the Daily Caller News Foundation. A recently-issued update to the Army’s COVID-19 protocol appears to state that the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which overturned the Department of Defense’s (DOD) vaccination requirement, does not apply to the National Guard and reserves. However, Republican members of Congress who fought to include

‘Nobody Trusts Kevin McCarthy’: Former GOP Rep Predicts McCarthy Will Resign From House Within A Year

The Daily CallerJanuary 4, 20230

‘Nobody Trusts Kevin McCarthy’: Former GOP Rep Predicts McCarthy Will Resign From House Within A Year Harold Hutchison on January 3, 2023 A guest on MSNBC predicted Tuesday that Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California would resign from Congress within a year after he failed to be named speaker after three ballots. “I personally think he’s done, I don’t think there’s a path for Kevin. He may have one last shot behind closed doors, but I think his run of the speakership is probably done, and I would be surprised, Nicolle, if Kevin McCarthy is in the House of Representatives

Newt Gingrich Says House GOP Members Opposing McCarthy Have A ‘Psychological Problem’

The Daily CallerJanuary 3, 20230

Newt Gingrich Says House GOP Members Opposing McCarthy Have A ‘Psychological Problem’ Harold Hutchison on January 2, 2023 Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Monday that Republicans opposing House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s bid for speaker have a “psychological problem.” “I think it’s a psychological problem. These guys, they can’t count straight, they can’t play tic-tac-toe, they can’t accept victory,” Gingrich told “Fox and Friends” host Griff Jenkins. “This is a moment where the Freedom Caucus could claim victory and conservatives could claim victory.” Republican Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona launched an unsuccessful challenge to McCarthy for the nomination of

Local And Federal Prosecutors Looking Into New York GOP Rep-Elect Who Made Up His Resume

Op-ed ContributorDecember 29, 20220

Kate Anderson on December 29, 2022 Republican Rep.-elect George Santos of New York is being investigated by federal and local prosecutors after a New York Times investigation showed the future congressman lied about his resume. The Times report revealed that Santos had lied about attending multiple universities, his work history, his Jewish heritage, and some of his financial dealings over the past week. It has been reported that prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, and Nassau County, New York, are investigating Santos’ background and financial history. Anne Donnelly, the Nassau County district attorney, opened an investigation on Wednesday, according to Newsweek.

Republican Jewish Coalition Cuts Ties With GOP Rep Who Lied About Being Jewish

The Daily CallerDecember 28, 20220

Republican Jewish Coalition Cuts Ties With GOP Rep Who Lied About Being Jewish Kate Anderson on December 27, 2022 The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) cut ties with Republican Rep.-elect George Santos of New York after it was revealed that Santos falsely claimed he was Jewish during his campaign. Santos came under fire Monday after he admitted to lying about getting a college degree and working for Wall Street firms Goldman Sachs and Citigroup after a New York Times investigation. RJC CEO Matt Brooks announced on Twitter that Santos had also fabricated his Jewish identity in both public and private conversations. “[Santos]

DEROY MURDOCK: Mitch McConnell Transformed The Senate GOP Into A Wishing Well For Democrats

The Daily CallerDecember 27, 20220

DEROY MURDOCK: Mitch McConnell Transformed The Senate GOP Into A Wishing Well For Democrats Deroy Murdock on December 26, 2022 As if it were not painful enough for Republicans to watch the vaunted Red Wave merely ripple across their ankles, they now must endure 2022’s final insult: A Red Wave of deficit spending courtesy of lame-duck House Democrats, triumphant Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer of New York and his hillbilly rent boy, Senate GOP “Leader” Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Fiscal responsibility be damned, Democrats are riding one whale of an omnibus spending bill. The $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023,

MSNBC Analyst Claims ‘One Side’ Of The GOP Is ‘Completely Pro-Putin’

The Daily CallerDecember 23, 20220

MSNBC Analyst Claims ‘One Side’ Of The GOP Is ‘Completely Pro-Putin’ Harold Hutchison on December 22, 2022 An MSNBC political analyst claimed that “one side” of the Republican party was “pro-Putin” Thursday, following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Congress. “I wonder, though, who is going to prevail in this fight, just because the Republicans who do support giving more aid to Ukraine — they are at somewhat of a disadvantage in the media cycle and the media that Republican voters are listening to right now,” Elise Jordan told “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough about disagreements among Republicans over assistance

CNN’s Tapper Says Senate GOP Won’t Be ‘Able To Legislate’ Because Of McCarthy And ‘His Gang Of Flying Monkeys’

The Daily CallerDecember 21, 20220

CNN’s Tapper Says Senate GOP Won’t Be ‘Able To Legislate’ Because Of McCarthy And ‘His Gang Of Flying Monkeys’ Harold Hutchison on December 20, 2022 CNN host Jake Tapper claimed Tuesday that Senate Republicans would not be “able to legislate” due to a “gang of flying monkeys” led by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California. “The reason that Senate Republicans are coming into this deal with the devil in their view is because they look at Kevin McCarthy and his gang of flying monkeys,” Tapper told a panel of guests. “They’re not going to be able to legislate.” McCarthy

Biden Admin Asks SCOTUS To Deny GOP States’ Request To Keep Trump-Era Border Policy In Place

The Daily CallerDecember 21, 20220

Biden Admin Asks SCOTUS To Deny GOP States’ Request To Keep Trump-Era Border Policy In Place Jennie Taer on December 20, 2022 The Biden administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the Supreme Court Tuesday to deny a request from Republican states to keep Title 42, a policy invoked by the Trump administration to expel certain illegal immigrants to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, in place. More than one dozen Republican attorneys general asked the Supreme Court Monday to intervene in a federal judge’s recent decision to end a major Trump-era border policy Dec. 21. The DOJ asked the Supreme Court

GOP States Ask SCOTUS To Intervene Before Major Trump-Era Border Policy Ends

The Daily CallerDecember 19, 20220

GOP States Ask SCOTUS To Intervene Before Major Trump-Era Border Policy Ends Jennie Taer on December 19, 2022 Republican states asked the Supreme Court Monday to intervene in a federal judge’s recent decision to end a major Trump-era border policy Dec. 21. Attorneys General Jeff Landry of Louisiana and Mark Brnovich of Arizona, along with over one dozen Republican states, requested Wednesday that the high court pause a decision to end Title 42, a public health policy the Trump administration invoked to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by expelling certain illegal immigrants, according to a court filing. The states argue

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Unacceptable’: Texas GOP Rep Demands Mayorkas Answer To Data ‘Miscalculations’ After DCNF Reports

The Daily CallerDecember 19, 20220

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Unacceptable’: Texas GOP Rep Demands Mayorkas Answer To Data ‘Miscalculations’ After DCNF Reports Jennie Taer on December 19, 2022 Republican Texas Rep. Pat Fallon is demanding that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas answer to how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) miscalculated data on illegal immigrants released into the country after the Daily Caller News Foundation exposed the issue, according to a Monday letter first obtained by the DCNF. “ICE’s mission statement reads as follows: ‘Protect America through criminal investigations and enforcing immigration laws to preserve national security and public safety,’” Fallon told the DCNF. “Instead of

Journalist Claims NBC Reporter Aided ‘GOP Efforts’ By Reporting On Fetterman’s Health

The Daily CallerNovember 21, 20220

Journalist Claims NBC Reporter Aided ‘GOP Efforts’ By Reporting On Fetterman’s Health Harold Hutchison on November 20, 2022 A journalist explained Friday why she criticized NBC reporter Dasha Burns over her reporting on Democratic Sen.-elect John Fetterman’s health. Burns reported that Fetterman, who suffered a stroke May 13, had difficulty making “small talk” before an interview that aired Oct. 11. Fetterman’s health became an issue during his senatorial campaign when he pulled out of multiple debates, prompting the Washington Post and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial boards to question his ability to serve as a Senator. “She’s not a doctor. I had