Oct 21 Watch 7:47 A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications By William Brangham, Sam Weber New Jersey is one of only two off-year gubernatorial races this fall, and it’s seen as a bellwether ahead of next year's midterms. After President Trump made inroads with minority voters in the last election, they’ve continued to be a… Continue watching
Oct 12 New Jersey declares state of emergency as nor’easter moves up East Coast By Kathy McCormack, Associated Press Heavy rain also was forecast for southeast New England, the New York City area, and some has fallen in coastal sections of South Carolina. Continue reading
Aug 21 Judge rules former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as U.S. attorney in New Jersey By Mike Catalini, Associated Press The court, saying the administration used “a novel series of legal and personnel moves,” held that Habba’s term as the interim U.S. attorney ended in July, and the Trump administration’s maneuvers to keep her in the role without getting confirmation… Continue reading
Jul 22 Trump’s former lawyer Alina Habba’s term as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor ends By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Habba could have stayed on in the role if federal judges in the state kept her on. Continue reading
Jul 15 Floodwaters kill two in New Jersey during heavy rains that hit Northeast By Jennifer Peltz, Susan Haigh, Associated Press Authorities say two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in floodwaters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight. Continue reading
Jun 21 WATCH: Mahmoud Khalil speaks at Newark airport after release from immigration detention By Holly Ramer, Associated Press Khalil greeted friends and spoke briefly to reporters Saturday at New Jersey’s Newark International Airport a day after leaving a federal immigration facility in Louisiana. A former Columbia University graduate student and symbol of Trump’s clampdown on campus protests, he… Continue reading
Jun 17 Former Sen. Bob Menendez to begin serving 11-year sentence for accepting bribes of gold and cash By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that the New Jersey Democrat is in custody at the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill in Minersville, Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Jun 16 2 people recaptured after escaping New Jersey immigration detention center By Associated Press Another two remain at large, FBI officials said Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 16 Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The justices Monday agreed to consider an appeal from First Choice Women's Resource Centers, which wants to block a 2023 subpoena from New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin seeking information about donors, advertisements and medical personnel. Continue reading
Jun 13 4 detainees escaped from an immigration detention center in New Jersey, DHS says By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Four detainees broke through a wall and managed to escape from a federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, amid reports of disorder breaking out there, according to Sen. Andy Kim and the Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading