Booker clashes with Senate Republicans over judicial nominee in heated committee exchange
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 to a federal judgeship. The incident drew…
New Jersey Senate Moves to Abolish Politically Appointed Faux-Police Constables
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate, led by Senator Gordon Johnson, has passed a bill to abolish the role of constables statewide. This decision follows recommendations from a 2021 report by…
Activists calling for Gaza ceasefire protest in US Senate office building
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Several dozen activists calling for the United States to push for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas briefly protested in a U.S. Senate office building…
New Jersey Senate Approves Wipe Labeling Legislation
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bill requiring clear labeling on non-flushable wipes to prevent sewer system clogs. The legislation, introduced by Senators Gordon Johnson and Joe Cryan,…
The Senate Is Considering An AI Bill That Could Radically Alter The Future Of The Internet
The Senate Is Considering An AI Bill That Could Radically Alter The Future Of The Internet Jason Cohen on December 10, 2023 The Senate could soon take up a bipartisan bill defining…
New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Senate Campaign In Full Swing: Here’s What We Know So Far
TRENTON, N.J. — Tammy Murphy, First Lady of New Jersey, announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate to represent New Jersey. Murphy, aged 58, is notably venturing into politics with a rich…
United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref Testifies Before United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs about Fentanyl in Native Communities
Washington, D.C. – On December 6, Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, testified before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The title of the…
Russian senate to fire starting gun for March 17 presidential election
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian lawmakers will vote on Thursday on a proposal to hold a presidential election on March 17, when Vladimir Putin is expected to seek and win a new six-year term.…
US Vice President Harris breaks record for tie-breaking Senate votes
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Kamala Harris on Tuesday set the record for breaking the most ties in the Senate by a U.S. vice president as she cast a vote to confirm…
US House, Senate aim for bipartisan talks on 2024 spending -lawmakers
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives are expected to begin bipartisan talks soon on fiscal 2024 spending, aiming to head off a…
Brazil Senate votes to limit decisions by Supreme Court justices
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Senate took the lead on Wednesday to curb what lawmakers see as judicial overreach by the country’s Supreme Court and passed a constitutional amendment that…
Top New Jersey Dem Leadership Lining Up Behind Tammy Murphy for Senate
TRENTON, NJ – There’s bad news for U.S. Congressman Andy Kim. Kim, who was first to announce his bid to challenge indicted New Jersey U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, isn’t getting the reception…
Phil Murphy on Wife Running For U.S. Senate: I’m Not Making Any Deals
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is under fire from all sides after his wife Tammy announced she was running for U.S. Senate last week. Rumors of political deal-making and…
Senate Passes Armenian Protection Act of 2023, Menendez Shows Strong Support
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – In a significant move, the U.S. Senate has passed the Armenian Protection Act of 2023, receiving commendation from Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.). The act aims to halt military…
U.S. Senate to vote on stopgap government funding bill on Wednesday night -Schumer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate will vote Wednesday night on a stopgap measure to avert a partial government shutdown, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said. (Reporting by Moira Warburton in Washington; Editing…
Tammy Murphy Hoping for Annoinment to U.S. Senate
TRENTON, NJ – The Murphys are officially New Jersey’s ‘Royal Family’ as Tammy Murphy, the wife of two-term Governor Phil Murphy, is positioning to take her rightful place in the U.S. Senate.…
‘Holding Israel Hostage’: Senate Democrats Block GOP Attempt To Unanimously Pass Bill To Aid Israel
‘Holding Israel Hostage’: Senate Democrats Block GOP Attempt To Unanimously Pass Bill To Aid Israel Arjun Singh on November 14, 2023 Senate Democrats on Tuesday prevented passage of a House-passed bill that…
US Senate Democrats tee up bill to avert government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday took a procedural step to allow the Democratic-majority chamber to pass a stopgap government funding bill before a Nov. 17 deadline…
Berkeley Mayor Amato Wins State Senate Race
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is moving on. On Tuesday night, Amato won his election campaign for state office along with his running mates in the 9th legislative…
‘There Was No Aid For Gaza’: Swing-State Dem Senate Candidate Explains Vote Against Israel Aid
‘There Was No Aid For Gaza’: Swing-State Dem Senate Candidate Explains Vote Against Israel Aid Harold Hutchison on November 3, 2023 Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said Friday one of the…
Swing-State Dem’s Senate Campaign Drops Thousands On Swanky Resort, Private Security
Swing-State Dem’s Senate Campaign Drops Thousands On Swanky Resort, Private Security Mary Lou Masters on November 2, 2023 Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego’s 2024 Senate bid spent thousands of campaign cash on…
Statement by Senate Minority Leader Bucco on Orsted Withdrawing From Offshore Wind Project
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco issued the following statement in response to Orsted announcing that they are withdrawing from New Jersey's offshore wind project.…
Senate Passes Joni Ernst Amendment Cracking Down On Federal Employees Abusing Telework
Senate Passes Joni Ernst Amendment Cracking Down On Federal Employees Abusing Telework Harold Hutchison on October 31, 2023 The U.S. Senate passed an amendment by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa Tuesday…
Josh Hawley Challenger Drops Senate Bid, Will Run To Unseat Fellow Dem Cori Bush In House Race
Josh Hawley Challenger Drops Senate Bid, Will Run To Unseat Fellow Dem Cori Bush In House Race Arjun Singh on October 30, 2023 A Democratic candidate who was challenging Republican Sen. Josh…
New Jersey Prepares for Six More Years of Murphy as Tammy Prepares U.S. Senate Challenge
TRENTON, NJ – Phil Murphy, New Jersey’s governor since 2017 has until 2025 until he’s done for good, but news today suggests the Murphy brand could linger in New Jersey through the…
‘Exposing The Corruption’: Senate Republicans Target Biden DHS ‘Censorship’ Agency
‘Exposing The Corruption’: Senate Republicans Target Biden DHS ‘Censorship’ Agency Jason Cohen on October 29, 2023 Republicans are attempting to curtail the powers of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after it…
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