POLITICS

SOMERSET, NJ — A decisive political victory and a strategic workforce investment are converging in Somerset County, underscoring a pivotal moment not only for...

Election Day 2025 has arrived in New Jersey, and all eyes are on the governor’s race that will determine who succeeds term-limited Governor Phil Murphy. The contest between Democratic U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill and Republican former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli has become one of the most closely watched gubernatorial races in the country — a battle that could serve as a bellwether for the political climate heading into the 2026 midterms. Both campaigns have crisscrossed the state for months, engaging voters from Newark to Cape May on issues that stretch well beyond New Jersey’s borders. Economic pressure, inflation, and national debates over infrastructure and federal spending have all shaped the narrative, as have recent decisions by the...

Montclair, New Jersey — Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson returned to his hometown over the weekend to address the crowd at the No Kings Rally, delivering powerful remarks about democracy, civic engagement, and the growing concern over government overreach. Johnson, who led the Department of Homeland Security from 2013 to 2017 during the Obama Administration, spoke to attendees about the urgent need for Americans to defend democratic values and protect constitutional freedoms amid what he described as troubling developments in Washington. In his remarks, Johnson condemned recent restrictions placed on journalists covering the Pentagon, a move that has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum. For the first time in more than six...