Once Again, Congress Skips Out As Shutdown Nears
Congress gridlock puts U.S. government at risk of shutdown, with funding fights over health care, security, and tax credits.
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NJ Reps Buck Trump On Picatinny, Fall Short On Deportation Sites
New Jersey lawmakers fight to protect Picatinny Arsenal jobs as Congress debates defense bill and key amendments.
As Threats Increase, So May Protection For Congress
Threats against Congress members are rising, pushing NJ lawmakers to confront security risks and political extremism.
Trump Administration’s Moves To Stifle Dissent Cause Alarm
Trump’s removal of a decades-old Lafayette Square protest sparks concerns over silencing dissent and democracy.
Van Drew And Kean Look To Extend Obamacare Health Subsidies
Two NJ Republicans back a bill to extend Obamacare tax credits, aiming to prevent health insurance premiums from rising nearly 16% in 2026.
Surprises And Standouts: How NJ’s Congress Members Spent Their Summer
New Jersey’s congressional delegation spent summer recess campaigning, traveling abroad, and meeting with constituents while clashing over a GOP-backed budget law that slashes Medicaid and reshapes federal spending.
ACA Health Insurance Is Set To Cost A Lot More In 2026
New Jersey health insurance premiums are set to rise nearly 16% in 2026 if federal ACA subsidies are not renewed.
The U.S. Health Department’s Strategy To Limit Services To Undocumented Immigrants
A new HHS policy restricts undocumented immigrants from health and education programs, impacting families in New Jersey and beyond.
The US Immigration Court System Is Far From Normal
Immigration courts post “self-deportation” signs as backlogs grow, sparking concerns over fairness and political influence.
Private Prison Companies See Revenues Surge From Ice Detentions
GEO Group and CoreCivic’s revenues grow with ICE detention contracts as federal immigration funding rises.