The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court Friday to end the third-party review of documents seized from the Florida home of former President Donald Trump, arguing that a district court should not have appointed a “special master” in the case. The independent arbiter was appointed to inspect the records seized by FBIContinue reading “Justice Department asks appeals court to terminate Trump case special master”
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Lawmakers ignore democracy advocates
New Jersey legislators are ignoring pro-democracy advocates who testified in front of the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee, urging members to reject A2131 and S2912, bills that allow police at schools and senior residential centers on Election Day. Despite the opposition, the bill has been posted for a vote in the Assembly onContinue reading “Lawmakers ignore democracy advocates”
Spelling may not count when Trenton picks a mayor in November
A candidate for mayor in Trenton is promising “accountablity” according to banners hung illegally over public roadways from bridges, offering some lighthearted humor in a bitter race that will be decided on November 8. Two City Council members—City Council President Kathy McBride and West Ward Councilwoman Robin Vaughn—are challenging Mayor Reed Gusciora in a nonpartisanContinue reading “Spelling may not count when Trenton picks a mayor in November”
Cannabis complicates council campaign
The rapidly growing billion-dollar legal cannabis market is having a far-reaching and dramatic impact on numerous industries in an atmosphere of constantly changing state laws but questions raised regarding the legality and ethical propriety of one community’s handling of marijuana matters could make a lopsided political majority meaningless as elections near. There are five candidatesContinue reading “Cannabis complicates council campaign”
Trenton’s 18th murder is fatal fire
The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a fatal fire in the city. On Sunday, October 24, 2022, the Trenton Fire Department was dispatched to a residence in the first block of Summer Street after midnight. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, they located the body of a deceased adultContinue reading “Trenton’s 18th murder is fatal fire”
Chinese spies in NJ tried to disrupt protests & US courts, recruit agents
Federal prosecutors on Monday accused nearly a dozen alleged Chinese spies of trying to interfere with American courts, recruit agents, and disrupt protests. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the cases represented the Chinese government’s attempts to “undermine the rule of law” and American institutions. FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that “if the Chinese government,Continue reading “Chinese spies in NJ tried to disrupt protests & US courts, recruit agents”
Chinese spies charged in New Jersey for targeting people in United States
A federal indictment was unsealed today charging four Chinese nationals, including three Ministry of State Security (MSS) intelligence officers, in connection with a long-running intelligence campaign targeting individuals in the United States to act as agents of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and National Security Division Assistant Attorney GeneralContinue reading “Chinese spies charged in New Jersey for targeting people in United States”
Under Siege: Democracy’s front lines in crisis
In the wake of Trump’s lies, a brain drain of local election experience in Georgia Desperate to hold on to power, Donald Trump gripped the lectern bearing the presidential seal and prepared to deliver another election lie. He had helicoptered to Dalton, Ga., to hold a rally for Republican candidates on the eve of the state’s Jan.Continue reading “Under Siege: Democracy’s front lines in crisis”
EPA falling behind on eight key climate change and air quality regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency is “falling behind” on finalizing eight key rules to slash air pollution, water pollution and planet-warming emissions from the nation’s power plants, according to a report by the climate advocacy group Evergreen Action. Evergreen Action examined whether the EPA is on track to finalize 10 power-sector regulations before the end ofContinue reading “EPA falling behind on eight key climate change and air quality regulations”
Why Presidential Papers Don’t Belong to Presidents
The circumstances surrounding Monday’s FBI search of former U.S. President Donald Trump Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida were not immediately clear, according to media reports. However, the Justice Department has actively investigated the discovery of boxes containing classified information that were taken to Trump’s Florida residence after he left the White House in JanuaryContinue reading “Why Presidential Papers Don’t Belong to Presidents”
New Jersey Airman jumped at the chance to join overseas civilian seminar
By Katie Lange Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Morales is a military communicator who’s also studying communications in college. When he had the opportunity to join an overseas civilian seminar to learn more about how to effectively do his job, he jumped at the chance. Morales, 27, of Fremont, California, has been a mass communications specialistContinue reading “New Jersey Airman jumped at the chance to join overseas civilian seminar”
Trump stole secrets about Iran, China, that may expose American spies & intelligence-gathering
Among the stollen documents recovered from Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home by the FBI were classified because they contained highly sensitive intelligence about Iran and China, which could reveal the identity of American spies and expose secret intelligence-gathering methods. Some of the documents recovered from Trump’s home detail top-secret U.S. operations so closely guarded that manyContinue reading “Trump stole secrets about Iran, China, that may expose American spies & intelligence-gathering”
Deadly police shooting in Paterson under investigation
A police officer shot and killed a Florida man who fled the scene of a motor vehicle accident carrying a fake firearm on October 10, 2022. The Attorney General’s Office is investigating the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in Paterson, N.J. The male civilian who sustained fatal injuries has been identified as Hui Zhang, 33,Continue reading “Deadly police shooting in Paterson under investigation”
Two injured during daytime drive-by shooting in Elizabeth
Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon, during a drive-by shooting near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Boyle Place in Elizabeth. One victim sustained a minor bullet wound in the leg while another person was struck by the vehicle used by the shooter as the guman made his get away from the scene. Police foundsContinue reading “Two injured during daytime drive-by shooting in Elizabeth”
Mayor Donald Shaw lavishing tens of thousands on Roselle entertainment
Mayor Donald Shaw spent tens of thousands of dollars on entertainment in Roselle, frittering away more than an average resident’s annual salary at parties and events that help boost his name recognition without contributing to the quality of life here. While most crimes reported to local police remain unsolved and litter is piling up alongContinue reading “Mayor Donald Shaw lavishing tens of thousands on Roselle entertainment”
No charges in fatal police shooting of robber
A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of James M. Sutton, 55, of Keansburg, N.J., who died when three officers of the Keansburg Police Department fired their service weapons at him on January 6, 2022 in Keansburg. The Attorney General’s OfficeContinue reading “No charges in fatal police shooting of robber”
Two new members join New Jersey’s Supreme Court
Democrats have a majority in the state Senate but they confirmed one Democrat and one Republican to fill two of three vacancies on the state’s highest court, in keeping with a long tradition of bipartisanship. Gov. Phil Murphy nominated Rachel Wainer Apter and Douglas Fasciale, who were each confirmed by lawmakers after a deal wasContinue reading “Two new members join New Jersey’s Supreme Court”
Justice Department is protecting Americans’ right to cast their ballots
Consistent with longstanding Justice Department practices and procedures, the Civil Rights Division is providing information about its efforts to ensure that all qualified voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots and have their votes counted free of discrimination, intimidation and suppression in the upcoming Nov. 8, 2022, general election. The Civil Rights Division isContinue reading “Justice Department is protecting Americans’ right to cast their ballots”
Middlesex County man charged with child pornography
A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was charged today in connection with production of child pornography. Sunil Vaid, 50, of North Brunswick, New Jersey, is charged by complaint with one count of production of child pornography. He appeared on Oct. 18, 2022, before U.S. Magistrate Judge André M. Espinosa and was detained. According to U.S.Continue reading “Middlesex County man charged with child pornography”
McCormick is pleased that MoveOn.org abandoned plan to endorse Menendez
Port Authority Commissioner Robert Menendez, Jr., the son of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, is all but assured a victory in the heavily Democratic 8th district but a progressive leader is celebrating victory in her campaign to deny the crooked lawmaker’s unqualified offspring the endorsement of a national grassroots organization. Lisa McCormick, who was the onlyContinue reading “McCormick is pleased that MoveOn.org abandoned plan to endorse Menendez”
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