A sweeping new report examining recent federal health policy changes is sparking urgent conversation across New Jersey, where health advocates, medical providers, and residents...

The New Jersey Supreme Court has appointed Superior Court Judge Michael V. Cresitello Jr. as the new assignment judge for the Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Vicinage (Vicinage 13). This appointment, announced by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner on May 12, 2025, will take effect at the end of the month, succeeding the retiring Judge Kevin Shanahan. A Seasoned Legal Professional Judge Cresitello brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Appointed to the bench by Republican Governor Chris Christie in 2014 and reappointed by Democratic Governor Phil Murphy in 2021, his judicial career spans multiple vicinages and divisions. Essex Vicinage: Judge Cresitello began his judicial career in the civil division. Mercer Vicinage: He later served in the family division,...

In a significant move to reassert congressional authority over military actions, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on September 10, 2025, to curb presidential war powers by repealing outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) tied to the 1991 Gulf War and the 2003 Iraq War. The amendment, attached to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed with a bipartisan majority of 261 to 167, highlighting growing concerns over the expansion of executive military authority without congressional oversight. The repeal specifically targets the AUMFs that critics argue have been repeatedly invoked to justify military operations far beyond their original scope. By rescinding these authorizations, Congress aims to reclaim its constitutional role in declaring war and...