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In this Oct. 3, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump tosses paper towels into a crowd at Calvary Chapel in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
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Trump Changed Washington D.C. People Now Stab Each Other in The Front.
For Trump's Team of Enemies there is nothing more satisfying than seeing a rival vanquished and then being able to comment on it in the immediate aftermath. But unlike other administrations, where the misfortunes of colleagues are gossiped about behind the scenes, Team Trump prefers to stab each other in the front.
New Jersey looking to add 6 medical marijuana dispensaries
Murphy said in a statement that the state is requesting applications for six new dispensaries, up from the six that now operate in the state. The program has grown under the Democratic governor, who has vowed to expand it.
How ex-Horizon exec kept ties to company AND became Phil Murphy’s gun guru
In May, Bill Castner walked away from a $1.4 million senior executive job at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, the state's largest insurance carrier, to advise Gov. Phil Murphy on gun control issues. Castner has agreed to act as a consultant to Horizon -- a state-regulated company -- while at the same time having the ear of the Democratic governor.
New Jersey Governor Lures Breakaway Democrats With Tax-Hike Compromises
Phil Murphy, governor of New Jersey, speaks during a budget press conference in Newark, New Jersey on June 27, 2018. Governor Phil Murphy dangled his compromise budget before supporters in Newark, scoring endorsements from the mayor of New Jersey's largest city and swelling the ranks of Democratic lawmakers breaking from their colleagues' spending plan.
Diversity remarks cause stir in N.J. race
A New Jersey Republican running for an open U.S. House seat said a video recording of him was taken out of context and that it's "un-American" to use diversity as a benchmark for fairness. Seth Grossman has faced criticism from both Democrats, including Gov. Phil Murphy, and Republicans after the video surfaced of him saying "diversity is a bunch of crap."
NJ Politics Digest: Chris Christie Has a New Gig
Former Gov. Chris Christie made no secret of his desire to earn serious money once he left office, and now the former U.S. attorney has opened his own law firm in Morris County, according to The Record. While it's not clear what type of law Christie is practicing, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani-now a member of President Donald Trump's legal team-told the newspaper he has referred two clients to the former governor.
Chris Christie rep. denies Rudy Giuliani sent his firm legal work Source: Cox Media Group
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Despite Trump’s public bravado, his legal team readies for a showdown with Mueller
President Donald Trump participates in the U.S. Coast Guard Change-of-Command ceremony at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, June 1, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File President Donald Trump participates in the U.S. Coast Guard Change-of-Command ceremony at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, June 1, 2018.
Sunday on – This Week’: President Trump’s Personal Attorney Rudy Giuliani
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani introduces Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump to deliver remarks at a campaign event in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22, 2016. This Sunday, George Stephanopoulos goes one-on-one with President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani to discuss the Trump team's strategy in the Mueller investigation.
Top Democrat wonders if NJEA is behind pro-Murphy ads as leaders’ new flap comes at a bad time
With the deadline for a new state budget now only a month away, the relationship between New Jersey's top two leaders is still hitting sour notes. State Senate President Stephen Sweeney is now "demanding" an outside group aligned with Gov. Phil Murphy disclose who is donating the money to help pay for a upcoming ad campaign pushing Murphy's agenda amid a tense debate over his plans to raise some taxes in the Garden State.
Humane Society: Ban retail stores from selling puppies. They’re unfit
Throughout the nation, Americans are taking a stand against cruel puppy mills by supporting efforts to prohibit puppy mill operators from selling dogs in pet stores. Recently, Maryland became the second state in the nation to ban the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet stores when Gov. Larry Hogan signed bipartisan legislation to protect dogs and the state's consumers.
Menendez seems in good shape to win a third term
In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., speaks during an event kicking off his campaign for re-election at Union City High School in Union City, N.J. FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., speaks during an event kicking off his campaign for re-election at Union City High School in Union City, N.J. WASHINGTON - New Jersey Democrat Bob Menendez seems in good shape to win a third term despite a harsh rebuke from fellow senators who say he violated chamber rules and federal law, according to political analysts and party colleagues.
Former Christie allies to argue for bridge case reversals Source: AP
The traffic scandal that dragged down former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's presidential aspirations will write another chapter on Tuesday as two former associates facing prison for their roles seek to convince a federal appeals court their convictions should be overturned. Attorneys for Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly are expected to argue in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that prosecutors misapplied federal law to unfairly criminalize the duo's actions in the fall of 2013, when they realigned traffic lanes at the busy George Washington Bridge and caused massive traffic jams in the town of Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Paul Ryan’s retirement echoes GOP departures from Philadelphia region
After House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection, he'll follow up with a very different task Thursday: swearing in the newest Democratic representative, Southwestern Pennsylvania's Conor Lamb. The juxtaposition of the departing GOP leader welcoming a Democrat who won a stunning special election upset last month will briefly encapsulate Republicans' growing fear of a coming political wipeout this fall.
OnPolitics Today: ‘It’s chaos’: Democrats crow as Paul Ryan retires
Peace out, Paul Ryan: The Republican House speaker announced Wednesday that he won't run for re-election, retiring from Congress in January after 20 years in Washington. A flood of questions followed: What's that mean for the party? Who will replace him? And what's it say about the fall's midterm elections? "They're not going to declare defeat, but it's not a good sign," said Rep. Keith Ellison, a Democrat and deputy chair of his party's national committee.
Bernie Sanders: Amazon Has Gotten Too Big, We Should Look At Its…
The Kushners Saw Redemption in the White House. It Was a Mirage. - It was sweet redemption for Charles Kushner last year when his son Jared was named senior White House adviser.
Will new NJ guns laws have any real effect?
A closer look at push for stronger New Jersey gun laws raises questions of effectiveness New Jersey Democrats are moving quickly to advance six bills to strengthen New Jersey's already strict gun laws. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2pWzYkf After eight years of opposition from Republican Gov. Chris Christie, New Jersey Democrats are moving quickly to advance six bills to strengthen New Jersey's already strict gun laws.
Mike on Murphy’s tax hikes: Expect backlash. Julie: Not terrifying. Plus, tips for the gov
Can Americans still have a sensible and friendly political discussion across the partisan divide? The answer is yes, and we intend to prove it. Julie Roginsky, a Democratic, and Mike DuHaime, a Republican, are consultants who have worked on opposite teams for their entire careers.
Bridgegate defendants fight to stay out of jail
The two former Christie administration officials convicted in the Bridgegate scandal are seeking a delay in the start of their prison terms. Bill Baroni, who served as deputy executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Bridget Anne Kelly, former Gov. Chris Christie's deputy chief of staff, were convicted in 2016 in connection with a scheme of political retribution involving the shutdown of several local access lanes to the toll plaza of the George Washington Bridge.