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PARIS — Vice President Vance departed Paris on Tuesday after a morning visit to the U.S. Embassy and a brief motorcade through the city. The motorcade left the American ambassador’s …

NEWARK, N.J. — Choose New Jersey, a nonprofit NGO focused on primarily business development, is shifting focus now towards accommodating migrant workers. The state and federally funded agency is seeking …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents and businesses will see higher electricity bills starting June 1, 2025, after the state’s annual Basic Generation Service (BGS) auction resulted in increased costs …

TRENTON, NJ — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed lawsuits against the governors of Illinois and New York, as well as New York Attorney General Letitia James, over …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Five Ocean County residents were arrested and charged with narcotics offenses following a multi-agency investigation into drug distribution in the area, authorities said. Update: As of …

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” …

RED BANK, N.J. — A Red Bank man was arrested after allegedly attacking a resident with a metal object, pouring gasoline on him, and threatening him with a gun, police …

Harpoon Willy’s, a beloved name in the New Jersey dining scene, has officially expanded to Robbinsville, welcoming guests seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Conveniently situated …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. District Judge John Bates, who previously ruled against the Trump administration on issues related to gender identity policies, is facing scrutiny over his wife’s nonprofit ties. …

Washington, D.C. — In what critics are calling a “legal insurrection,” several unelected, politically appointed judges have recently issued rulings that challenge the Trump administration’s efforts to curb what it …

TRENTON, N.J. — Garden State Equality is hosting a series of virtual roundtables with candidates running for New Jersey governor in 2025. The events, held throughout February, will provide a …

NEWARK, N.J. — An Amtrak employee admitted Tuesday to participating in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme that defrauded the company’s insurance plan, federal prosecutors said. Anthony Saloka, 44, …

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 …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at restructuring the federal workforce, eliminating inefficiencies, and expanding the influence of the Department of Government Efficiency …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Former Philadelphia Police Homicide Detective James Pitts was sentenced Tuesday to 32 to 64 months in state prison after being convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) is facing criticism after a statement in which she appeared to endorse “censoring the American people,” as Democrats continue to push back against …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Elon Musk criticized the US government’s payment systems, citing cases of fraud and mismanagement that he described as “mind-blowing.” Speaking about financial oversight, Musk pointed to examples …

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has granted clemency to three convicted murderers, allowing them to be released from prison and placed under parole supervision, state officials confirmed. Myrna Diaz …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Longtime Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines will not seek re-election this year, marking the final removal of those who opposed Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore. …

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker is raising concerns over a state transportation contract awarded to a Singapore-based company with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The deal, …

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr., who ruled against the Trump administration’s effort to freeze billions in federal grants, has a daughter currently employed as a …

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 …

TRENTON, N.J. — The goal of the New Jersey Lottery was to fund education in the Garden State. Slowly, lawmakers have been diverting those education funds into other accounts, including …

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of central and southern New Jersey, as well as southeastern Pennsylvania, from 4 p.m. Tuesday to 7 …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On his first day back in office, January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” …