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UFC Brings Cage-Match Bout to the White House, Home of a President Who Favors Cage-Match Politics

President Donald Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary.

UFC Brings Cage Match Bout to the White House

President Trump to host MMA event on White House lawn for 80th birthday and 250th anniversary of the nation

Congressman Pushes for Upgrade to Garden State Parkway Exit 20

Van Drew has worked to improve the interchange since his time in the state legislature

Congressman Pushes for Improvements to Garden State Parkway Exit 20

Van Drew has been working to upgrade the interchange since his time in the state legislature.

Sherrill cuts school aid for one-third of NJ towns

Gov. Mikie Sherrill's first budget slashes school aid to 167 towns, likely leading to a spike in property taxes.

Officials Misuse 'Doxxing' to Silence Journalists

Authorities stretch the term to threaten reporters covering immigration, misconduct, and more

New Jersey Governor Proposes $60.7B Budget with Property Tax Relief

Sherrill's first budget aims to boost affordability and provide significant property tax relief without new taxes

Sherrill Unveils Fiscally Responsible $60.7B NJ Budget

Governor touts plan to close $3B deficit without tax hikes, but Republicans criticize lack of cuts

Lawmakers Urge Amtrak to Boost Northeast Corridor Service Ahead of Major Events

Representatives Kean, Malliotakis, and Fitzpatrick call for increased Acela and Northeast Regional train stops at Trenton and Metropark stations.

Newark, Jersey City Mayors Praise Sherrill for Scaling Down Disputed Newark Bay Bridge Project

Mayors claim original project would have 'opened the floodgates of heavy traffic' through communities already burdened by pollution.

Gov. Sherrill Supports Scaled-Down NJ Turnpike Expansion Plan

The revised proposal calls for a four-lane bridge over the Newark Bay, instead of the originally proposed eight-lane expansion.

Elected Leaders Applaud Revised Newark Bay Bridge Plan

Menendez, Jabbour praise Governor Sherrill's one-bridge proposal over initial two-bridge plan.

Hightstown Police Increase Patrols Near Houses of Worship

No specific threats, but police urge vigilance amid Middle East conflicts

Harvard Economist Larry Summers to Resign Amid Epstein Scandal

Summers will leave his tenured position at the end of the 2025-26 academic year with the title of president emeritus.

NJ Budget Crisis Looms as Sherrill Vows Cuts, Not Taxes

Governor warns of 'tough choices' ahead as state faces $3 billion deficit

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