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Senator Cory Booker Sets Record for Longest Senate Speech Amid Staffer’s Arrest on Gun Charges

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Washington DC, Senator Cory Booker aka Spartacus (D-NJ) has made history by breaking the record for the longest Senate floor speech, surpassing Senator Ted Cruz’s previous filibuster record of 21 hours and 19 minutes. Booker, who took the floor around 7 p.m. ET on Monday, delivered a nearly 18-hour-long speech, heavily criticizing the Trump administration’s policies and actions.

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DOGE Targets Congressional Wealth: How Do So Many Members of Congress Get So Wealthy ?

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Washington DC, Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has turned his attention to a pressing issue: how members of Congress have amassed enormous wealth despite earning base salaries of under $200,000 per year.

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President Trump Announces U.S. Crypto Reserve to Strengthen Digital Asset Industry

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Washington DC, President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to create a U.S. Crypto Reserve, aiming to bolster the digital asset industry after what he describes as years of regulatory attacks under the Biden Administration.

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Trump Administration Looks to Review Government Workplace Productivity , Orders All Federal Employees Back to Work

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Washington DC, the Trump administration has initiated a sweeping review of federal employees, demanding that all 2.3 million federal workers submit weekly accomplishment reports or face potential termination. The move, spearheaded by Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has ignited controversy among federal workers, unions, and legal experts.

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Trump and Musk Push Aggressive Federal Workforce Cuts Amid Legal Challenges

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Washington DC,  President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are taking bold steps to shrink the federal workforce, implementing mass terminations, probationary firings, and a government-wide reduction in force (RIF). These actions have already triggered legal challenges from unions and civil rights groups, as the administration moves forward with its streamlining efforts.

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Trump Signs Executive Order to Create U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, Eyes TikTok Purchase

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Washington DC, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, aiming to drive economic development, infrastructure expansion, and global influence. The fund, which could also be used to acquire TikTok, is part of a broader strategy to monetize U.S. assets and reduce reliance on Treasury debt.

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Voters Concerned for Trump’s Safety at the Inauguration

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Washington DC, President-elect Donald Trump survived two assassination attempts during last year’s campaign, and a majority of voters are worried he won’t be safe at Monday’s inauguration.

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Most Voters Like the Idea of “Drastically” Reducing the Size of the Federal Government

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Washington DC, House Speaker Mike Johnson’s talk about “drastically” reducing the federal government is popular with voters, although they’re not sure the new Congress will actually follow through.

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President-Elect Trump Proposes U.S.-Canada Merger After Trudeau Resignation Announcement

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Washington DC, President-elect Donald Trump has suggested merging the United States and Canada in the wake of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement. Trump floated the idea on Truth Social, claiming it would eliminate tariffs, reduce taxes, and enhance national security.

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FBI Director Christopher Wray Announces Resignation Amid Political Turmoil

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Washington DC, FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday his decision to step down, a move that preempts President-elect Donald Trump’s reported plans to fire him. Wray, who has served as FBI Director since 2017, will leave his post at the end of the current administration in January.

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Congressman Van Drew Sounds Alarm on Drone Threats, Urges Immediate Action

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Washington DC,  Congressman Van Drew has raised the alarm over a series of recent drone incursions in New Jersey, warning of potential national security implications. Following several meetings with officials and investigations into these incidents, he has called for immediate action to neutralize the drones, citing evidence that suggests a possible connection to foreign adversaries, specifically Iran.

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Candidate Curtis Bashaw for U.S. Senate in New Jersey

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WASHINGTON DC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Curtis Bashaw to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will stand up for free enterprise, including by vigorously advocating for public policy solutions that will spur economic growth, support jobs, and promote businesses of all sizes’ ability to continue to innovate and invest in America.

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Elon Musk Calls for Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Prosecution Over Gain-of-Function Research Funding

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WASHINGTON DC, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of social media platform X, called for the arrest and prosecution of Dr. Anthony Fauci on Friday. This demand followed the National Institutes of Health (NIH) admission to Congress that it had funded risky “gain-of-function” research in Wuhan, China, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

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Gas Lines in New Jersey’s Future ?

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Washington DC,the New Jersey Gasoline, C-Store, Automotive Association (NJGCA) released the following statement regarding the just announced proposal that would comp letely eliminate the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve (NGSR), included in the proposed government funding plan released by Congressional leaders yesterday. Chief Administrator Eric Blomgren made these comments on behalf of the association:

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