Leaders of crime-ridden Baltimore worry they could be next city to be federalized by Trump
BALTIMORE, MD – A united front of city and state officials sharply rejected comments from the President on Monday suggesting Baltimore could be among cities where the National Guard is deployed and…
Factbox-New sanctions imposed on Russia so far as G7 leaders meet
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States, Canada and the United Kingdom issued fresh sanctions on Russia on Friday over its invasion of Ukraine. Here are the main sanctions, announced…
Factbox-Key excerpts from G7 leaders’ statement on Ukraine
HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) – Leaders of the world richest democracies agreed on Friday to stiffen sanctions against Russia and pledged financial support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion. Below are…
G7 leaders confirm need for governance of generative AI technology
TOKYO (Reuters) – Group of Seven leaders meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, on Friday acknowledged the need for governance of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive technologies. The leaders agreed to have ministers…
G7 leaders’ statement: Ukraine has budget support for 2023 and early 2024
HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) – Group of Seven (G7) leaders on Friday said they had ensured that Ukraine had the budget support it needs for this year and early 2024 as they renewed…
As world leaders meet, Ukraine urges allies to be bolder on Russia sanctions
By Matthias Williams, Olena Harmash and John O’Donnell LONDON/KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine wants its allies to be bolder in imposing sanctions on Russia, including by targeting banks that provide financial services to…
GOP leaders warn Gopal’s power grab will eliminate competition not corruption
Sen. Oroho and Asm. DiMaio warned that legislation sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal to ban county constitutional officers from serving as county party leaders will deal a blow to the electoral process,…
New Jersey GOP leaders sign on to $1.78 billion environmental justice bill
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation approving the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank has been advanced by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, receiving bipartisan support. The…
Exclusive-G7 leaders to target Russian energy, trade in new sanctions steps -sources
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Andreas Rinke WASHINGTON/BERLIN (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia at their summit in Japan this week, with steps…
Biden to meet congressional leaders on debt early next week – White House
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders early next week to resume budget negotiations and resolve…
Terrorists Launch Over 200 Rockets At Israel In Retaliation For Attack Targeting Jihad Leaders
Terrorists Launch Over 200 Rockets At Israel In Retaliation For Attack Targeting Jihad Leaders Kate Anderson on May 10, 2023 Gaza terrorists launched over 200 rockets toward southern Israel Wednesday after the…
Jewish leaders in Toms River call out Mo Hill, Press Secretary for lying about endorsement of opponent
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Last week, Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill issued a press release stating the Toms River Jewish Community Council (VAAD), long-time allies who helped the mayor get elected…
Israeli Airstrikes Take Out Iran-Backed Islamic Jihadist Leaders
Israeli Airstrikes Take Out Iran-Backed Islamic Jihadist Leaders Jason Piccolo on May 9, 2023 Israeli forces killed three senior Iranian-backed terror leaders Tuesday in a targeted airstrike in Gaza. In a surprise…
University Leaders Give Green Light To New School Dedicated To ‘Free Society’ Principles
University Leaders Give Green Light To New School Dedicated To ‘Free Society’ Principles Alexa Schwerha on May 4, 2023 The University of Texas (UT) Board of Regents voted on Thursday to approve…
Newark students roll up sleeves to clean their neighborhood on Earth Day with police, leaders
NEWARK, NJ – Multiple student volunteers from East Side High School joined officers A. Hart and S. Pereira from the 3rd Precinct Community to participate in East Ward Council Member Michael Silva’s…
GOP leaders promise to pay attention to Jackson in the future
JACKSON, NJ – For decades, Jackson Township has been the red-headed stepchild of Ocean County. The county-maintained roads and services get little attention outside of election cycles. Most of the county leaders…
US, South Korean leaders pledge to cooperate on forex market stability
(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol upgraded their commitment to cooperate on maintaining stability in foreign exchange markets at a summit on Wednesday, a senior…
Leaders in Training meet with county law enforcement officials
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Last week, staff from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office visited the Carnegie Library in Atlantic City to speak to students in the Leaders in Training (LIT) program. The…
Pro-Life Leaders Call Trump’s Federal Abortion Plan ‘Unacceptable’
Pro-Life Leaders Call Trump’s Federal Abortion Plan ‘Unacceptable’ Kate Anderson on April 20, 2023 A major pro-life advocacy organization blasted a statement former President Donald Trump gave in response to a question…
Biden Admin Announces Charges Against Notorious Mexican Cartel Leaders
Biden Admin Announces Charges Against Notorious Mexican Cartel Leaders Jennie Taer on April 14, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged several top operatives of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel that are allegedly…
Church leaders praise firefighters for saving their sacred place during 4,000 acre fire
LAKEHURST, NJ – If there was a day for God to answer prayers, it was on Wednesday as flames from the 4,000-acre Manchester forest fire encircled the Proving Ground Church on Proving…
Gen Z Traded Church For ‘A New Religion,’ Faith Leaders Say
Gen Z Traded Church For ‘A New Religion,’ Faith Leaders Say Kate Anderson on April 8, 2023 A recent study found that 48.5% of Gen Z identifies as non-religious, atheist or agnostic,…
Florida Abortion Ban Provokes Conflict Between Jewish Leaders Over Religious Rights
Florida Abortion Ban Provokes Conflict Between Jewish Leaders Over Religious Rights Kate Anderson on April 7, 2023 Florida recently passed a six-week abortion ban that some Jews argued would restrict their religious…
NYC pension leaders to seek emissions cut plans from fund managers
By Ross Kerber BOSTON (Reuters) – New York City pension leaders will press external fund managers, including private market fund managers, on Wednesday for details on their plans to cut greenhouse gas…
Saudi Arabia to invite Syria’s Assad to Arab leaders summit
By Aziz El Yaakoubi and Maya Gebeily RIYADH/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is planning to invite Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to an Arab League summit that Riyadh is hosting in May, three…
U.S. ‘strongly urges’ Israel leaders to find compromise
(Reuters) – The United States is deeply concerned by events in Israel and “strongly urges” leaders there to find compromise as soon as possible, a White House spokesperson said on Sunday after…
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