Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks prior to crash earlier this year
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to financial disclosures…
ICE removes Mexican fugitive wanted for rape after multiple illegal entries into US
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Raymundo Rojas Bacilio, a Mexican national wanted for rape in Mexico, following his conviction in New York for forcible touching, officials announced.…
USAID announced $2.4 million for gender based business opportunities in Venezuela one day before Trump inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced $2.4 million in funding for initiatives aimed at supporting Venezuelan migrants and addressing gender-based violence,…
New Jersey Offers Post-Conviction Relief for DWI on Allegedly Faulty Tests
New Jersey Offers Post-Conviction Relief for Affected DWI Cases **Trenton, NJ** - The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced that individuals who were arrested or convicted for Driving While Intoxicated…
Border Patrol Union Chief, Ciattarelli: Murphy’s Immigrant Harboring Threat to Trump, Feds Foolish, Impeachable
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli criticized Gov. Phil Murphy after the governor admitted to housing an undocumented immigrant and taunting federal authorities over enforcement actions. Ciattarelli is now…
New Jersey Warns Against Trump’s Federal Employee Buyout Program
Attorney General Warns Against Misleading Federal Employee Buyout Program **TRENTON, NJ** – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general to caution federal employees about…
ICE arrests Haitian alien in Boston on child assault and battery charges
BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Jean Yves Yves Ovilme, a 37-year-old Haitian national, on Jan. 22 in Boston on charges of assault and battery and indecent assault and…
ICE arrests violent illegal immigrant after New York sheriff refuses to honor federal warrant
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Jesus Romero-Hernandez, a 27-year-old Mexican citizen illegally present in the United States, after the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office refused to honor…
MAGA gubernatorial candidates call for ICE investigation into Gov. Phil Murphy over alleged harboring of illegal immigrant
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Two Republican candidates for New Jersey governor are calling on federal authorities to investigate Gov. Phil Murphy after a video surfaced in which he allegedly admitted to harboring…
First grey seal pup of the season rescued in New Jersey
STRATHMERE, N.J. — A young grey seal pup found resting at the base of the dunes in Strathmere has become the first rescued grey seal of the season, according to the Marine…
New Jersey Gender Equity Bill is Systematically Removing Women from Local Politics
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey law that eliminated gender-based requirements for political party committees has sharply declined female representation in local politics, with many communities now represented exclusively by men. The…
Zelenskyy Says $100 Billion in U.S. Aid to Ukraine Has Gone Missing
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised concerns over a significant gap in reported U.S. aid figures, stating that Ukraine has received about $76 billion, far less than the $177…
Schumer raises alarm: Trump’s Mexico tariffs could drive up Super Bowl beer and guacamole prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Monday that President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexican imports could raise prices on popular Super Bowl snacks, including beer and guacamole. During…
Warm Monday Leads to Possible Snow Wednesday Afternoon in New Jersey
Today, expect a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures reaching a high of 52 degrees. Winds will be calm in the morning before shifting to the south at around 5 mph…
Monday morning traffic: Delays across major NJ highways, incidents causing lane closures
NEW JERSEY — Monday morning commuters are facing delays across several major roadways due to crashes, disabled vehicles, and heavy traffic. A disabled truck is blocking the center lane on I-287 northbound…
As New Jersey Math, Reading Scores Drop, Gopal Says Students Need to Learn Union Labor, Organizing
NJ bill would require public schools to teach labor history, union organizing TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey public schools may soon be required to teach students about labor unions, strikes, and collective…
Murphy calls for New Jersey local zoning overhaul, says ‘home rule’ blocks affordable housing
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy said local opposition remains the biggest obstacle to expanding affordable housing in New Jersey, calling for a statewide overhaul of zoning and permitting laws to accelerate…
Murphy Vows to Fight Federal Illegal Alien Purge
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…
Governor Says Shore Fight Against Wind a “Stupid Political Discourse” Touts Union Jobs
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to offshore wind energy, calling it a “no-brainer” for New Jersey’s economy and clean energy goals while criticizing political opposition to the projects.…
Murphy credits progressive policies for New Jersey’s growth, downplays impact of undocumented immigrants
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy said New Jersey’s population growth is being driven by its policies on abortion rights and LGBTQ+ protections, rather than the state’s large undocumented immigrant population. “The…
Murphy reflects on pandemic response, credits Trump for early cooperation, Gateway Tunnel project
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reflected on his administration’s early response to the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging the Trump administration’s role in assisting New Jersey during the crisis while also highlighting areas…