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…
Trump issues mass pardons for January 6 defendants in first executive order of new presidency
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his first major act after being sworn in on January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order granting pardons and commuting the sentences of individuals…
Two Jackson Little Leagues merge, forming Jackson Holbrook Little League
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Little League and Holbrook Little League have officially merged, creating the newly established Jackson Holbrook Little League, officials announced Monday following approval by Little League International. The boards…
Joe Biden Commutes Life Sentence of Killer Who Executed Two FBI Agents with Gunshots to the Head
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden, in the final moments of his presidency, commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, the Indigenous activist convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents…
Zero Degree Wind Chill Warning Issued For New Jersey
The next several days in New Jersey will be marked by extreme cold, with conditions that are considerably harsher than average for this time of year. A cold weather advisory remains in…
Commissioner Haines Leads Effort for Ocean County Homeless Shelter, Funding
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Homelessness Trust Fund Task Force has unveiled its funding priorities for 2025, focusing on supportive services, rental assistance, and the development of a coordinated prevention…
Trump renames Gulf of Mexico and reinstates Mount McKinley under executive order, with more to come
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the renaming of several iconic American landmarks, including reinstating “Mount McKinley” as the official name of North America’s…
Trump Puts Brakes on New Jersey’s 2035 Gas Car Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump-Vance administration has initiated efforts to reverse federal and state policies aimed at phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles, a key promise made during President Donald J. Trump’s…
Trump Shuts Down Federal DEI Programs with Day One Executive Order
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing federal agencies to terminate all diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and environmental justice programs, citing concerns over alleged discrimination…
Trump reinstates federal death penalty and mandates tougher capital punishment policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at reinstating and expanding the use of capital punishment at the federal level, reversing policies enacted under the…
Trump Ends Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Hiring in Federal Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Monday introducing sweeping reforms to the federal hiring process, aiming to prioritize merit, efficiency, and adherence to constitutional principles across…
Trump derails New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Plans, Temporarily Halting New Offshore Energy Leases
TRENTON, N.J. — President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on Monday temporarily banning new offshore wind energy leases and halting federal permits for existing projects, sparking concerns in New Jersey,…
Trump signs executive order restricting federal recognition of gender identity; What it means for New Jersey
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Monday establishing federal policies that restrict recognition of gender identity and reaffirm sex-based distinctions across government agencies. The order, titled…
Murphy Raises U.S. Flags in New Jersey After Trump Executive Order
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has ordered U.S. and New Jersey flags to be raised to full-staff on January 20, 2025, following a directive issued by President Donald J. Trump after…
Jackson’s cherished Koto Sushi Hibachi to close after nearly two decades
JACKSON, NJ — Beloved Japanese restaurant Koto Sushi Hibachi will close its doors for good on January 26, marking the end of 17 years in the Jackson Crossings Plaza on Hope Chapel…
Trump Declares Only Two Genders Recognized by Federal Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gender identity advocates are reeling from an announcement made today by President Donald J. Trump. Trump declared the genders to be only male and female. Trump has officially declared…
President Trump Lays Out Ambitious Plan for America’s Future After Taking Office
In his first major address after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump outlined an extensive agenda to shape what he called “a new era of…
President Trump Signs Executive Order, Flags Raised to Full Mast for Inauguration
On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating that U.S. flags be flown at full mast during all presidential inaugurations. This directive immediately went into effect, raising flags across Washington,…
On his way out, President Biden issues last-minute pardons for family members, officials, and key political figures
WASHINGTON — In a controversial move during his final moments in office, President Joe Biden issued pardons to several family members, former officials, and political figures, according to a list released as…
Super PAC targets New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea over immigration flip flops
TRENTON, N.J. — Kitchen Table Conservatives, a Republican-aligned Super PAC, launched a digital ad campaign Monday targeting New Jersey gubernatorial candidate and talk radio host Bill Spadea, accusing him of supporting amnesty…
Masked suspects flee after Wall Township home invasion and police pursuit
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a home invasion early Monday morning that led to a police pursuit ending on the Garden State Parkway, officials said. At approximately 4:44 a.m. on…