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Long Branch NJ in a significant policy reversal, the Trump administration has halted construction of the Empire Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind projects, just weeks after development began. The decision affects over 140 planned wind turbines set to rise 15 miles off the coast of Long Branch, New Jersey.
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Trenton NJ, like former Democrat Alabama Governor George Wallace, NJ Governor Phill Murphy has chosen to make a stand . New Jersey is refusing to comply with a federal directive from the Trump administration aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public education ie… government sanctioned racism and bigotry .
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Washington DC, as rumors swirl about a potential millionaire surtax and an increase in the top income tax rate to 40% or more, conservative voices are sounding the alarm. Many warn that such a move would represent a dramatic departure from the Republican Party’s long-standing commitment to low taxes and free-market economics — a formula credited with driving U.S. prosperity since the Reagan era.
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New York NY , the Trump administration has announced a major shift in the leadership of the long-awaited reconstruction of New York’s Penn Station — handing over full control to Amtrak and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), effectively sidelining the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which had been leading the project for years.
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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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New York NY, as Washington, D.C., enters 2025, the nation faces a labyrinth of political and economic deadlines, from debt limit battles to potential government shutdowns. Despite this, Wall Street appears optimistic, with the stock market showing impressive resilience and significant gains as it closed out 2024.
Continue reading 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Resilience Amid Political and Economic Uncertainty
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Washington DC, Matthew Graves, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, revealed on Monday that he will step down from his position on January 16, just days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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Ridgewood NJ, the H-1B visa program, designed to bring highly skilled workers to the U.S., is at the center of a heated debate within the Republican Party as President-elect Donald Trump publicly expressed support for the program. The discussion has revealed divisions between Trump’s MAGA base and his new tech industry allies, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
