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TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s high-stakes race for governor is officially underway. Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli have won their respective primaries, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched gubernatorial contests of 2025. NBC News projects both victories, confirming a clash that will test national political sentiments during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Washington DC, in a high-stakes move impacting global trade, former President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has agreed to extend the deadline for imposing a 50% tariff on European Union exports to the United States. The extension follows a phone call with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and gives both sides until July 9, 2025, to negotiate a resolution.
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Allendale NJ, former FBI Director James Comey, originally from Allendale, New Jersey, is under investigation after posting a seemingly innocent beach photo to Instagram that federal officials claim may contain a coded threat against President Donald Trump.
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Washington DC, in a sweeping late-night move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the termination of all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The order also tasks all federal agencies with identifying and ending any additional taxpayer support going to the two public broadcasters.
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Washington DC, in a bold political move, the Trump administration has formally asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, following criticism that the Ivy League institution is promoting political and ideological agendas.
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Washington DC, Speaking on Fox News, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) highlighted the role of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York Attorney General Letitia James in energizing Trump’s supporters.
Continue reading Rep. Mike Lawler Blames NY Prosecutors for Trump’s Victory
