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In a new poll released by the Washington Post-ABC News, incumbent President Joe Biden’s approval ratings have hit a new low, raising doubts about his mental acuity among Americans and setting the stage for a confrontation in November featuring environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and climate-denying former President Donald Trump. The survey also revealsContinue reading “Battle shaping up to be Robert F. Kennedy Jr. versus election loser Donald Trump”

While many residents of Elizabeth, Union, Roselle, and Kenilworth have struggled with low wages, declining quality of life, and rising inflation, 2022 was a banner year for Senator Joseph P. Cryan, when the politician pocketed at least $1.1 million. Cryan has a compensation package of $273,704 in 2023 as executive director at the Middlesex CountyContinue reading “Joseph Cryan pocketed $1.1 million last year, $322,704 of taxpayer money”

Five years after Common Cause filed complaints against President Donald Trump for violating federal campaign finance law with hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, a Manhattan grand jury has indicted him. Common Cause alleged in complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging thatContinue reading “It took 5 years for Trump to be indicted for crimes documented by Common Cause”

A horrifying incident unfolded at the Allen Premium Outlets mall, located north of Dallas, Texas, as a gunman opened fire on shoppers, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals. Emergency services swiftly responded to the tragic situation, evacuating hundreds of people from the mall. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and terror as the assailant firedContinue reading “Gunman kills eight people in mall shooting near Dallas, Texas”

As the 2024 presidential campaign begins to take shape, many eyes are turning to the potential Democratic nominees, but they are finding evidence that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is trying to keep certain candidates away from the spotlight, namely Marianne Williamson and Robert F Kennedy Jr. Why? According to some experts, the DNC fearsContinue reading “Corporate establishment, media outlets denying spotlight to worthy candidates”

Jan. 6 seditious conspirators’ intent on keeping Donald Trump in power through violence. including former Proud Boys chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio and three other leaders of the far-right extremist group, were found guilty Thursday of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. A jury deliberated for seven days in WashingtonContinue reading “Donald Trump’s Proud Boys army guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy”

HomeAdvisor, a Denver-based company that provides home improvement project leads to service providers—including small businesses operating in the “gig” economy—will pay $7.2 million to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In March 2022, the FTC issued an administrative complaint against HomeAdvisor– a company affiliated with Angi, formerly known as “Angie’s List” – that alleged that HomeAdvisor used deceptiveContinue reading “FTC fines HomeAdvisor $7.2 million for deceptive & misleading tactics”

Since taking office in January 2021, President Joe Biden has made several moves related to civil liberties that have both aligned and differed from the proposals of Robert F Kennedy Jr and Marianne Williamson. Biden’s administration has taken steps to protect voting rights, which aligns with Williamson’s ideas. On June 22, 2021, the Department ofContinue reading “President Biden, Robert Kennedy Jr & Marianne Williamson clash on liberties”

Hundreds of individuals and organizations have signed onto amicus briefs urging both the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lower court decision that could threaten access to an abortion drug throughout the U.S. “A broad range of experts, including the Center for Reproductive Rights, filed almost 50 amicusContinue reading “Almost 50 amicus briefs urge courts to keep safe abortion pills on the market”

The recent bank auction that resulted in First Republic Bank being seized by federal regulators and sold to JPMorgan Chase has sparked a debate among political figures regarding banking regulation and the US economy. President Joe Biden assured depositors that they would be protected and emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe and sound bankingContinue reading “Bank failures mark different approaches by presidential candidates”

Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee members unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan that would provide $500,000 funding to a shadowy organization that could funnel the taxpayer money into dark money political activities. The group has a website comprised of gibberish, it’s PayPal donation page misspells its one name and the limitedContinue reading “Cryan wants to give $500,000 taxpayer money to shadowy political group”

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has made an observation about the dual threats to American political stability, warning that “authoritarianism attacks democracy from the outside, while neoliberalism erodes it from the inside.” In a recent speech, Williamson emphasized the need for Americans to recognize the insidious nature of both these threats and address them head-onContinue reading “Democratic presidential candidates take opposite sides on Reaganomics”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of the assassinated US Senator and Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, has announced his plan to protect and restore fundamental American civil liberties. In a position paper on his website, Kennedy outlined his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights. “Our administration will make itContinue reading “Robert F. Kennedy promises to restore civil liberties for Americans”

Several employees at a Newark, New Jersey, bank ending up hospitalized after handling money tainted with an unknown substance and falling ill Tuesday. The strange events unfolded at a Wells Fargo Bank located on Lyons Avenue shortly after 12 p.m., when Newark Police were called to the bank on a report for a possible hazmatContinue reading “Employees unwell at Wells Fargo Bank after funny money is passed to them”

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested an additional 1,500 military personnel from the Department of Defense (DoD) to support efforts at the Southwest Border for a period of 90 days. This request is in anticipation of an increase in migration as DHS prepares for the return to Title 8 immigration enforcement. Military personnelContinue reading “Biden sending more military troops to southern US border with Mexico”

In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, leading to a significant decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States, emissions that cause global warming dropped by over 10% compared to 2019 levels. However, the situation changed in 2021, with emissions increasing once again. According to recent data, greenhouse gas emissionsContinue reading “In 2021, US greenhouse gas emissions increased following pandemic dip”

For 30 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has given working parents peace of mind as they’ve bonded with their newborn children. The law enables these workers to be with their babies in those precious first weeks after birth or adoption and then return to their workplaces without fear of a pay cutContinue reading “US Labor Department is protecting the rights of working parents”

A new poll shows Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. building a following with the support of almost one-in-five Democratic voters in the infancy of his campaign for the Democratic nomination against incumbent President Joe Biden. The survey placed Biden at 62 percent with RFK Jr. at 19 percent while another Democratic challenger, Marianne Williamson, recorded 9Continue reading “Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is rapidly building a growing Democratic following”

The Inflation Reduction Act, passed by Democrats last year, is facing controversy over how it is being interpreted by President Biden’s Department of the Treasury. According to the proposal put forth by the Treasury Department, U.S. automakers will be allowed to use more foreign-sourced minerals and battery parts while still qualifying for the electric vehicleContinue reading “Manchin calling Biden’s proposal a “horrific giveaway to foreign suppliers””

In an unprecedented move, both the Republican and Democratic presidential front-runners appear to be avoiding their respective primary debates. Former President Donald Trump, who is seeking the GOP nomination, took to Truth Social to criticize the Republican National Committee for scheduling debates, questioning why he should subject himself to what he sees as hostile networksContinue reading “Cowardly presidential front-runners are ducking the respective primary debates”