Category Archives: Breaking News

by Ashley Murray, Colorado Newsline The massive annual defense policy package cleared Congress ahead of the holiday recess, despite protests about attaching a foreign surveillance extension and criticism that the bill did not block a Pentagon abortion policy. U.S. House lawmakers approved the package on Thursday 310-118, under a suspension of the chamber’s rules, meaning aContinue reading “Shipbuilding, bombers, military pay raise: Congress sends massive war bill to Biden”

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is compelling Starbucks to reopen 23 stores that were closed last year, allegedly to impede a growing nationwide union campaign. The NLRB’s regional director issued a complaint on Wednesday, asserting that eight of the shuttered stores had already unionized before their closure. This development marks the latest in aContinue reading “Labor agency orders Starbucks to reopen 23 stores closed to impede union”

The federal criminal case against former President Donald Trump for alleged election interference is hurtling towards a potential showdown at the Supreme Court, following a bold move by special counsel Jack Smith. On Monday, Smith formally requested an expedited review of Trump’s claims to “absolute” immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct during his presidency. TheContinue reading “Trump’s election interference immunity claim heading towards Supreme Court showdown”

Former New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney declared his candidacy for the 2025 gubernatorial election, aiming to succeed term-limited Democratic Governor Phil Murphy. Sweeney, 64, a key ally of South Jersey political boss George Norcross and Republican ex-Governor Chris Christie, announced in an online video, highlighting his background as a union ironworker and his extensiveContinue reading “Former New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney wants to be Governor”

Ian Cramer, 42, the son of North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer, was arrested on felony charges after a high-speed car chase that concluded in a fatal crash near Hazen. The incident resulted in the death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin, 53, an 18-year veteran of the force. According to a statement released byContinue reading “US Senator’s son kills cop in crash”

A recent Wall Street Journal poll shows former President Donald Trump surging ahead of President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 rematch, marking a significant shift in public sentiment. The survey, conducted from November 29 to December 4, reveals not only Trump’s lead but also Biden’s lowest approval ratings since taking office. According to theContinue reading “WSJ poll shows Trump walloping Biden, whose approval ratings hit a new low”

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been indicted on nine criminal charges in connection with a long-running Justice Department investigation into his taxes. This marks the second criminal case brought against Hunter Biden by special counsel David Weiss, who lodged gun charges in Delaware in mid-September. The president’s son was charged byContinue reading “President Joe Biden’s son indicted on for failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes”

A Washington, D.C., appeals court upheld a gag order in Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case to protect the integrity of the proceedings and prevent statements that could influence the jury pool or intimidate witnesses. The order prohibits public comment on: However, Trump and others retain the right to: The judge’s decision was based onContinue reading “Appeals court upholds Trump gag order”

Senator Tommy Tuberville surrendered in his political war against the Pentagon today, announcing that he will lift his comprehensive hold on military promotions, bringing an end to a nearly 10-month standoff related to a Biden administration abortion policy. The former football coach faced bipartisan criticism for the hold, which impacted senior military officers and drewContinue reading “Senator Tommy Tuberville surrenders in political war against the Pentagon”

Democratic presidential candidates Marianne Williamson and Cenk Uygur held a joint news conference to announce that they are challenging the Florida Democratic Party’s (FDP) recent rule changes that effectively cancel the state’s Democratic primary and award all delegates to President Joe Biden. The Florida Democratic Party left Williamson and Uygur off the primary presidential ballot.Continue reading “Democratic candidates slam party bosses who canceled primary for Biden”

by Jennifer Shutt, New Jersey Monitor WASHINGTON — New York Republican George Santos on Friday became the sixth lawmaker in history and the first member of the GOP to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives. The 311-114 bipartisan vote, which required two-thirds support, followed months of scandal that culminated in a federal criminalContinue reading “New York Republican George Santos expelled by U.S. House in bipartisan vote”

At least 263 children in Trenton have lead poisoning, a serious public health problem that can cause a variety of developmental and behavioral problems, including learning disabilities, hyperactivity, and aggression but two city employees pocketed overtime pay without conducting inspections to save poisoned children. A Mercer County, New Jersey, man and a Bucks County, Pennsylvania,Continue reading “Trenton inspectors cheated taxpayers instead of saving poisoned children”

By C. Todd Lopez , DOD News  On Tuesday, a CV-22A Osprey Aircraft assigned to the Air Force’s 353rd Special Operations Wing was involved in an aviation mishap off the shore of Yakushima Island, Japan. There were eight airmen on board. Search and rescue operations are now underway to locate both the aircrew and their aircraft.Continue reading “Search operation underway to find CV-22A Osprey Aircraft missing off Japan”

Henry Kissinger, the German-born American statesman who served as the 56th United States Secretary of State from 1973 to 1977, has died at his home in New York City at the age of 100. Kissinger was a controversial figure who played a major role in American foreign policy during the Cold War era. He wasContinue reading “Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State, dies at 100”

By Megan Brenan President Joe Biden’s job approval rating remains at 37%, tying his personal low, with disapproval at 59% for an overall grading in historically dangerous territory for an incumbent seeking reelection. Approval ratings of the president’s handling of healthcare (40%) and the situation in Ukraine (38%) are similar to his overall rating, while fewer, 32% each,Continue reading “Poor marks for Biden on Middle East, economy, foreign affairs”

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with triple murder following a shooting that left three people dead in South Plainfield, New Jersey, on Monday. The incident occurred at around 9 a.m. Monday morning on Coppola Drive. Police responded to the scene after receiving reports of shots fired in the area. Upon entering theContinue reading “23-year-old man in South Plainfield charged with triple murder”

Earlier today, Hamas released 17 hostages, including 13 Israelis and four foreign nationals, who had been held in the Gaza Strip for seven weeks. In the third exchange under a temporary four-day truce between the Islamist militant group and Israel, which released 39 Palestinian young men — all teenagers, including a 14-year-old — were freedContinue reading “Third day of truce between Israel and Hamas: 97 hostages released between both sides”

Numerous recent polls suggest that former President Donald Trump is gaining momentum over President Joe Biden in hypothetical 2024 rematch scenarios, even as the Republican faces a myriad of legal challenges, including 91 felony counts in four criminal cases. The polls, conducted by various outlets including NBC News, Yahoo News/YouGov, New York Times/Siena College, andContinue reading “American democracy is in grave peril: Trump is crushing Biden in most polls”

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer serving time for the murder of George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Tucson, Arizona. The incident occurred on Friday at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time. The attack took place at FCI Tucson, a medium-security prison that has faced challenges withContinue reading “George Floyd’s killer, Derek Chauvin, was stabbed in prison on Friday”

The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a shooting homicide that occurred early this morning. At approximately 6:30 a.m., Trenton police responded to the first block of Oliver Avenue for a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male on the sidewalk suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. TheContinue reading “Trenton shooting homicide under investigation”