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Blumenthal slams Jeanine Pirro as ‘unfit’ for DC US Attorney post as Senate confirms former Fox News host

August 3, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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Senator Richard Blumenthal publicly criticized former judge and Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro on Saturday, calling her “unqualified and unfit” to serve as the United … Read more

Booker clashes with Senate Republicans over judicial nominee in heated committee exchange

July 18, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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NEWARK, NJ— Sen. Cory Booker drew sharp criticism Thursday after a tense exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the nomination of Emil Bove … Read more

U.S. Senate Introduces Bill to Move Federal Services Out of Sanctuary Cities

July 12, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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NEWARK, NJ – The future of the federally operated Small Business Administration in Newark could be in jeopardy. A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate … Read more

Senate approves bill to include extracurricular pay in NJ teacher pensions

June 30, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate on Monday passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina to expand pension benefits for teachers by including … Read more

New Jersey Senate advances bill to establish digital driver’s licenses and ID cards

June 30, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved amended legislation that would require the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to offer … Read more

New Jersey Senate committee advances anti gun bill package to full chamber vote

June 20, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Law & Public Safety Committee has advanced a series of gun control bills that were previously approved by … Read more

New Jersey Senate committee advances bill to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits

June 12, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has passed a bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) aimed at strengthening legal protections for commercial … Read more

New Jersey Senate advances bill to offer paid leave for school events with employer tax credit

June 9, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — Imagine getting two additional days off from your job each year to attend your child’s student-teacher conferences, meetings, and other school programs. … Read more

New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Halted by U.S. Senate

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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Trenton, NJ – Like his failed offshore wind programs, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s 2035 gas car sales ban appears to be dead in the … Read more

It’s Almost Over: Senate votes to end Phil Murphy’s New Jersey gas car ban

May 22, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) on Thursday praised the U.S. Senate’s approval of three Congressional Review Act (CRA) … Read more

New Jersey Senate panel advances bill to boost cancer research funding tenfold

May 19, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation to dramatically increase New Jersey’s investment in cancer research cleared a key hurdle Monday, as the Senate Health, Human Services and … Read more

New Jersey senate leader fawns over Booker’s 25-hour protest as ‘resolute power’

April 4, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued a glowing statement Thursday praising U.S. Senator Cory Booker for delivering a marathon … Read more

Murphy Celebrates Cory Booker’s Heroic Marathon Senate Speech

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy took to X this week to praise Senator Cory Booker for what he called a “historic” 24-hour-plus … Read more

Maryland Senate introduces bill to expand protections for reproductive and fertility treatments

March 20, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at expanding legal protections for reproductive health care, fertility preservation, and contraceptive services, shielding providers … Read more

Maryland Senate GOP criticizes $280 million revenue shortfall, call for spending cuts

March 8, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Senate Republicans are raising concerns after the Board of Revenue Estimates announced an additional $280 million write-down, increasing the state’s budget … Read more

NJEA condemns Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as education secretary

March 6, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) sharply criticized the Senate’s confirmation of Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education, calling her appointment … Read more

New Jersey Senate approves bill allowing special events on preserved farms

March 3, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) that would allow preserved farms to host … Read more

Maryland Senate Blocks Controversial ‘Condoms for Kids’ Bill

March 1, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — A Maryland Senate committee has rejected a bill that would have permitted the sale of condoms and other contraceptives through vending machines … Read more

Test scores down as Gopal bill requiring labor movement lessons in New Jersey schools advances in Senate

February 10, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON — A bill requiring public schools to teach students about the history of organized labor and union activism has advanced in the New Jersey … Read more

Bill to strengthen juvenile delinquency cases clears New Jersey Senate

February 2, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — A bill sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) to change how juvenile delinquency cases are handled in New Jersey has passed the … Read more

Maryland Senate Bill to Handcuff Cops Could Make State’s Roads Less Safe, Sheriff’s Department Says

January 27, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Senate is set to hold a hearing Tuesday on a controversial bill that would reclassify certain vehicle violations as secondary … Read more

J.D. Vance Breaks Tie: Pete Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense in narrow Senate vote

January 25, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, a prominent conservative commentator and former Army National Guard officer, was confirmed as secretary of defense on Friday in a razor-thin … Read more

Cory Booker Reads Poetry on Senate Floor, Displaying Several Nazi-Like Salutes

January 24, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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WASHINGTON—Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) stirred controversy Thursday after delivering an extended poetry recital on the Senate floor in what many are calling filibustering over the … Read more

NJ State Senate approves bill allowing online public meeting notices, shifting away from print ads

January 9, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Senate on Thursday passed a bill permitting municipalities to publish public meeting notices and legal advertisements online, marking … Read more

All Eyes on New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim as Laken Riley Migrant Crime Bill Heads to Senate

January 8, 2025 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the controversial Laken Riley Act this week, but not without significant opposition from New Jersey’s Democratic … Read more

Lara Trump Emerges As Top Contender to Replace Marco Rubio in U.S. Senate

December 9, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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PALM BEACH, Fla. — Lara Trump has resigned from her position with the Republican National Committee, fueling speculation that she may be considering a run … Read more

Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination amid Senate opposition

November 21, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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WASHINGTON — Former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from consideration to serve as attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump, citing … Read more

Kari Lake’s Senate Bid Ends In Defeat In Toss-Up Arizona Race

November 14, 2024 by The Daily Caller
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Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego defeated Republican candidate Kari Lake to become Arizona’s next senator in a competitive race that took nearly a week to … Read more

It’s a Hat Trick! Republicans Win House After Securing Presidency and Senate

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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In a political sweep that has left pundits and citizens alike buzzing, the Republican Party clinched a remarkable trifecta in the November 2024 elections, securing … Read more

‘We Need A Bold Senate GOP Leader’: Leadership Hopefuls Slated To Pitch Colleagues In Candidate Forum

November 13, 2024 by The Daily Caller
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Three Republican senators—John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott—are competing to succeed Mitch McConnell as the Senate Republican leader. The candidates will present their visions … Read more

Democrats Wasted Half A Billion Dollars On Senate Races They Lost Big

November 12, 2024 by The Daily Caller
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Liberal political operatives and Democratic campaigns spent roughly half a billion dollars trying to win Senate races that they ultimately lost by considerable margins. Democratic … Read more

Chuck Schumer is an Election Denier, Ted Cruz Others Condemn Senate Leader’s Refusal of Facts

November 11, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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The results of Pennsylvania’s Senate race remain uncalled, as the state processes the final ballots in a razor-thin contest between Republican David McCormick and three-term … Read more

Opinion: Marco Rubio Should Lead the Senate Majority and Here’s Why

November 6, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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As the Republican Party contemplates new leadership in the Senate, it’s time to seriously consider Marco Rubio as the next Majority Leader. His experience, bipartisanship, … Read more

Bill to prohibit ‘deepfake’ content before elections clears N.J. Senate committee

October 25, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, N.J. — A bill seeking to prohibit the distribution of “deepfake” audio or visual media intended to deceive voters has advanced in the New … Read more

Democrat Candidate for U.S. Senate Shoots Reporter at Campaign Event with AR-15

October 23, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City television reporter was injured by shrapnel on Tuesday while covering a campaign event for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate … Read more

New Jersey Senate Committee Approves Student Protection Legislation

October 11, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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Trenton, NJ – The Senate Higher Education Committee has approved legislation S-3696, which is sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan. The bill requires higher education institutions … Read more

Legislation on Child Support Collection Advances in Senate

October 10, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that aims to remove existing procedures for collecting child support from legally responsible … Read more

New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill on Latino and Hispanic History in Public Schools

October 10, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation to include Latino and Hispanic history in the curriculum for New Jersey students … Read more

New Jersey Senate Advances Bill on Lead Water Disclosure

October 10, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced a bill that mandates the disclosure of lead drinking water hazards in … Read more

New Jobs for Thee: Helmy Packs U.S. Senate Office With Jobs for Phil Murphy Insiders

September 13, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator George Helmy (D-NJ) introduced his senior staff Friday, outlining their roles as he begins his term representing New Jersey in the … Read more

Governor Murphy Refuses to Publicly Endorse Democrat Kim For Senate: Two Very Good Candidates

September 1, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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New Jersey’s political scene is heating up, and the drama is anything but middle school—though it certainly has its share of intrigue! Governor Phil Murphy … Read more

Joe Biden’s Senate Record Case is Back in the Spotlight, Here’s What’s Happening

August 24, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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Wilmington, DE — The Daily Caller News Foundation (DCNF) and Judicial Watch have requested that a Delaware court reopen their case seeking the release of … Read more

Murphy Confirms Appointment Pal Helmy to Soon to be Vacant U.S. Senate Seat

August 16, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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Governor Phil Murphy just dropped some big news: he’s appointing George Samir Helmy to the United States Senate to replace Senator Robert Menendez after his … Read more

Trump Bashing Chris Christie to Headline Event for Gay U.S. Republican Senate Candidate

August 5, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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BAYHEAD, NJ—Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, is set to headline a major fundraising event for U.S. Senate hopeful … Read more

Biden Proposes Term Limits for the Supreme Court, None for Congress or Senate

July 29, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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Washington, D.C. — President Joe Biden has put forward a series of reforms aimed at addressing concerns about the integrity and independence of the Supreme … Read more

Senate Education Committee Advances Bill to Promote Electric School Buses

July 14, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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The Senate Education Committee has favorably reported Senate Bill No. 3263 with significant amendments aimed at enhancing the adoption of electric school buses across New … Read more

New Jersey Senate Committee Approves Fire Sprinkler Requirements for Townhouses

July 14, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has reported favorably on Senate Bill No. 3342, which introduces critical amendments to the fire safety regulations for … Read more

New Jersey Senate Approves Foreclosure Protections for Hurricane Ida Victims

June 29, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate has passed a new bill aimed at providing crucial support for homeowners affected by the remnants of Hurricane … Read more

New Jersey Senate Approves Bill Mandating Insurance Coverage for Athletic Prosthetics

June 29, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate has passed a pivotal piece of legislation, sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, aimed at enhancing the quality of … Read more

Legislation to Enhance Access to Birth Control Clears New Jersey Senate Health Committee

June 27, 2024 by Phil Stilton
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TRENTON, NJ – Today, the Senate Health Committee advanced legislation aimed at ensuring broader and more affordable access to birth control. The bill proposes to … Read more

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