Jordan S. Fox, a 30-year-old Bergen County native and rising star within the Justice Department, has emerged as the Trump Administration’s top pick to lead federal prosecutions in the Garden State
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Newark NJ, the battle for leadership at the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office has taken a sharp new turn. Jordan S. Fox, a 30-year-old Bergen County native and rising star within the Justice Department, has emerged as the Trump Administration’s top pick to lead federal prosecutions in the Garden State.
A Return to Freedom: Lowering the CAFE Bar to Restore Consumer Choice
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Washington DC, in a major win for consumer choice and the American auto industry, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a dramatic rollback of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.1This new rule, championed by the Trump administration under the banner of “Freedom Means Affordable Cars,” resets the aggressive, effectively mandatory standards set by the previous administration.2
Departure from Sport: FIFA President Gianni Infantino Honors U.S. President for “Exceptional Actions to Promote Peace”
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Washington DC, the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, held at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. on Friday, December 5, 2025, delivered a major surprise that instantly grabbed global headlines: President Donald Trump was awarded the newly created FIFA Peace Prize.
Unprecedented! Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders Sudden Meeting of 800+ Top Commanders—No Reason Given
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Washington DC, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has thrown the global military establishment into sudden disarray by ordering an unprecedented, short-notice gathering of hundreds of the U.S. military’s top officers next week.The rare directive, which includes nearly every general and admiral worldwide, has instantly sparked confusion and concern across the Pentagon and beyond.
$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee? A New Proclamation is Shaking Up Immigration and the American Job Market
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Ridgewood NJ, a new proclamation from the Trump administration is set to drastically change the H-1B visa program, introducing a hefty $100,000 fee for many companies hiring temporary foreign workers. The administration’s move is based on the argument that the H-1B program, originally created to bring in highly skilled, specialized workers, has been “deliberately exploited” to replace American workers with lower-paid labor.
Trump Pushes Attorney General Bondi on Investigations, Citing Public Frustration
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Washington DC, in a series of posts on his social media platform, President Donald Trump publicly expressed his frustration with Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging her to move more quickly on investigations into several high-profile political figures. Trump questioned why there appeared to be a “delay” in bringing charges against former FBI Director James Comey, Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Invokes Hamilton in “Dueling” Quip
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Washington DC, in a recent interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made headlines for a historical quip that sheds light on the internal dynamics of the Trump administration. Responding to a report that he threatened to punch Federal Housing Finance Agency chief Bill Pulte, Bessent joked that Treasury leaders “have a history of dueling,” referencing none other than Alexander Hamilton.
New York NY, the Trump administration has revoked $400 million in federal funding for Columbia University, citing “relentless violence, intimidation, and anti-Semitic harassment” on campus. The decision, announced by the Department of Education, comes as part of a broader crackdown on universities that fail to comply with anti-discrimination laws.
Washington DC, Elon Musk’s attempt to streamline the federal workforce got a bust from some new allies —not from the courts or watchdog groups, but from Senate-confirmed Cabinet secretaries and agency heads who are asserting their authority over staffing decisions.
Washington DC, in a major policy shift, newly appointed EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to rescind $20 billion in federal grants previously awarded under the Biden administration’s “climate” and “clean-energy initiatives”. The decision, revealed in a video posted on X, aims to halt funding for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, also known as the green bank, a program designed to support thousands of climate-focused projects.
Washington DC, as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to push controversial policies, Democrats in Congress remain divided over how to respond. While some advocate for total opposition, recent polling suggests that most voters believe a more cooperative approach would be beneficial.
Washington DC, in the first press briefing of President Donald Trump’s second administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the mystery drones that created a stir across New Jersey and the East Coast in late 2024.
Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy is scheduled to visit the White House this morning to meet with President Donald Trump as New Jersey seeks federal help to cope with the health and economic crisis of the coronavirus pandemic.
Trenton NJ, Yesterday after the Trump administration moved to block state efforts to work around a new limit on state and local tax deductions, Governor Murphy has said he is weighing legal actions.. New Jersey’s top Republican NJGOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt released the following statement:
Washington DC, for the second time in a week the US Supreme court gave the Trump administration a major win . First on Tuesday the Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s travel ban affecting several mostly Muslim countries, offering an endorsement of the president’s executive authority on immigration in one of the hardest-fought battles of this term.
The 5-4 ruling marks the first major high court decision on a Trump administration policy and it upholds the selective travel restrictions.
Today in perhaps a more significant issue for New Jersey Taxpayers and in a major legal and political defeat for municipal and state unions, the Supreme Court ruled once again 5-4 that state government workers cannot be forced to pay so-called “fair share” fees to support collective bargaining and other union activities.
Unions claim 5 million government employees in 24 states including New Jersey and the District of Columbia will be affected by this ruling.
The so called “Janus decision” is seen as a victory for Free Speech advocates . Teachers and other public sector members will now have freedom to choose to voluntarily join a union if they decide it will serve their interests, rather than endure compulsory fees to unions that put their own agenda first. Public sector unions will no longer be able to force non-members to pay bloated “agency fees” as a condition of employment.
