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Washington DC, a revealing letter from Alphabet, the parent company of Google and YouTube, has just dropped a bombshell. In a document sent to the House Judiciary Committee, the tech giant detailed how the Biden administration pressured them to remove content during the COVID-19 pandemic. This letter not only shines a light on past government influence but also warns of a future where foreign regulations could threaten free expression.
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Trenton NJ, the U.S. Department of Justice is turning up the heat on New Jersey’s dangerous sanctuary status, demanding federal judges overturn the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive that shields illegal immigrants from ICE. With the Trump administration suing Paterson, Hoboken, Jersey City, and Newark, and a Supreme Court ruling greenlighting ethnicity-based ICE stops, New Jersey is ground zero in the battle against unchecked illegal immigration. Recent Maplewood arrests signal a crackdown is coming .
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NEW YORK, NY — Federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed today that construction on a fully transformed Penn Station in Manhattan will begin before the end of 2027, marking one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the nation.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is taking over direct management of Union Station, marking another aggressive move by President Trump to assert control over the nation’s capital.
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Ridgewood NJ, Football fans and food lovers, mark your calendars! On Thursday, September 18th at 5 PM, legendary quarterback and beloved sports personality Terry Bradshaw, along with wife Tammy Bradshaw, daughter Lacey Hester, and son-in-law Noah Hester, will host an unforgettable meet-and-greet, book signing, and photo opportunity.
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Long Beach Island , NJ — Shares in Danish wind energy giant Ørsted plunged more than 17% Monday morning, hitting record lows after the U.S. government abruptly ordered a stop to construction on the nearly completed Revolution Wind Project off Rhode Island’s coast.
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Washington, D.C. — Explosive internal Department of Justice emails obtained by the Oversight Project reveal that top Biden administration officials knew the mass autopenned commutations issued on January 17, 2025, were legally flawed—yet moved forward anyway.
The revelations provide the strongest written evidence yet that the administration not only sidestepped legal protocols but also misled the nation about the nature of many recipients, who were publicly described as “non-violent drug offenders.”
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NEW JERSEY — On August 14, 2025, the New Jersey State Police, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, successfully carried out Phase 2 of Operation White Butterfly, a major initiative targeting convicted sex offenders who failed to comply with Megan’s Law registration requirements.
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Washington DC, In a 5-4 decision Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a significant victory, allowing it to cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Continue reading Supreme Backs Trump Administration in NIH Grant Cuts, Sinks DEI Programs
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Ridgewood NJ, a political earthquake is shaking up voter registration trends across the country — and Democrats are on the losing end.
According to a New York Times report released Wednesday, Democrats have seen a massive decline in voter registrations since the 2020 election, while Republicans have surged ahead.
Continue reading Democratic Voter Registration Numbers Plunge Nationwide as GOP Gains Millions
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RIVER EDGE, NJ — History comes alive this August as the Bergen County Historical Society hosts The Nation’s Guest: General Lafayette’s Return Visit, 1824-25, honoring the French hero’s legendary farewell tour of the United States. The celebration takes place Sunday, August 24 at Historic New Bridge Landing, with immersive performances, historical exhibits, and period-style refreshments.
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Hoboken NJ, as the United States gears up for its 250th birthday celebration in 2026, AmeriStarRail has unveiled an ambitious and patriotic proposal that could reshape American rail travel: the Transcontinental Chief, a coast-to-coast train offering service for passengers, personal vehicles, and even full tractor-trailers — all in under 72 hours.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant development on global trade, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States and South Korea have reached a “full and complete” trade agreement, just hours before a steep tariff deadline was set to take effect.
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Newark, NJ – Political and legal tensions are reaching new heights in New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor’s office after President Donald J. Trump withdrew his own nomination of Alina Habba and installed her as Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
