Trump Says U.S. Is “Clearing” the Strait of Hormuz as Talks With Iran Open

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Saturday that U.S. forces are “clearing” the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway at the center of the six-week war with Iran, as Washington and Tehran opened direct talks in Islamabad in the highest-level meeting between the two...

Global Institutions Warn the Iran War Is Becoming an Economic Crisis

The international response to the Iran war is no longer only diplomatic or military. It is increasingly economic. AP reported that IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned the conflict is likely to slow...

Oil Could Hit $150 if Hormuz Disruption Lasts, and New Jersey Would Feel It Fast

The energy shock tied to the Iran war could still get significantly worse. Reuters reported that J.P. Morgan warned oil could rise to $120 to $130 in the near term and could surge...

Global Institutions Warn the Iran War Is Becoming an Economic Crisis

The international response to the Iran war is no longer only diplomatic or military. It is increasingly economic. AP reported that IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned the conflict is likely to slow global growth, while Reuters reported that the war’s impact on Hormuz...

Senate Advances Markwayne Mullin for DHS Secretary After Contentious Confirmation Hearing

Overview The U.S. Senate is preparing for a final confirmation vote on Markwayne Mullin to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, following a sharply contested hearing that underscored divisions over his...

Kristi Noem Faces Intense Senate Scrutiny Before Removal as DHS Secretary

Overview A series of congressional hearings in early March placed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem under intense bipartisan scrutiny, with lawmakers raising concerns over immigration enforcement practices, use of federal resources, and leadership conduct....

New Jersey Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Bronx After Multi-Year Search

NEW JERSEY - In November 2020, the NJSP Fugitive Unit was contacted to assist in the search for Jean Cordero, 35, of Passaic, who had been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of 36-year-old Juan Marquez outside the Fiesta Night Club on President...

New Jersey Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Bronx After Multi-Year Search

NEW JERSEY - In November 2020, the NJSP Fugitive Unit was contacted to assist in the search for Jean Cordero, 35, of Passaic, who had been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing...

Jersey Shore Businesses Head Into Summer With an Energy Risk They Cannot Control

The Jersey Shore economy is entering its most important stretch of the year under a growing energy risk it cannot control. New Jersey reported a record 123.7 million visitors in 2024, with $50.6...

Legendary Punk Icon to Visit Lacey; HR & The Human Rights Movement

Paul "HR" Hudson, the legendary frontman of Bad Brains, leads HR & The Human Rights Movement, a musical project blending reggae, punk spirit, and Rastafarian consciousness. Touring in 2026, the group emphasizes "Positive Mental Attitude" (PMA) and conscious roots reggae, differing from his faster...

Supreme Court Signals Deep Skepticism of Trump Birthright Citizenship Order

Courts Hold Fast Against Attack On 14th Amendment WASHINGTON D.C. - The U.S. Supreme Court appeared strongly skeptical during April 1 arguments over President Donald Trump’s order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship, with...

“No Kings” Protests, From D.C. to Ocean County: Record Number Turnout

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — From the streets of Washington, D.C., to small towns along the Jersey Shore, a new wave of “No Kings” protests is unfolding across the United States this weekend, drawing...

Former Attorney General, Pam Bondi Skipping Epstein House Hearing

WASHINGTON - Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi has declined to appear at next week's scheduled deposition before the House oversight and government reform committee where she was to answer questions about the justice department’s handling of the Epstein investigation. Spokesperson for the Department...

Giants: 2026 NFL Draft One Month Away

GIANTS DRAFT OUTLOOK: Offensive Firepower or Protection? New York Faces Defining Choice EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With the 2026 NFL Draft fast approaching, the New York Giants find themselves in a familiar but critical...

Eagles: 2026 NFL Draft One Month Away

EAGLES DRAFT OUTLOOK: Reload, Not Rebuild, for Defending Contenders PHILADELPHIA — For the Philadelphia Eagles, the 2026 NFL Draft is less about fixing problems and more about sustaining dominance. Coming off another strong season, the...