Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray will testify before Congress for the first time since the deadly Jan. 6 attempted coup d’état at the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers are expected to ask him whether the FBI adequately communicated with…
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Saudi Prince murdered journalist, but won’t pay
The Biden administration will impose no direct punishment on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, despite the conclusion of a long-awaited intelligence report released Friday that said he “approved” the operation,…
President proclaims March as Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five…
States ranked by COVID-19 cases
North Dakota has the most confirmed COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population of all U.S. states, while Hawaii has the fewest, according to a recent analysis of data compiled from reports of COVID-19 cases and deaths by U.S. states and counties.…
Bangladesh: Writer Dies After 9 Months in Custody
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Monday urged the Government of Bangladesh to ensure its investigation into the death in custody of writer Mushtaq Ahmed is prompt, transparent and independent. Ahmed died on 25 February after he…
Malinowski hosts Paycheck Protection Program webinar
The office of Representative Tom Malinowski will host a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan webinar for owners of the smallest businesses in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. This webinar is designed for sole proprietors, independent contractors, and small business owners…
Trump still lies about his defeat in the 2020 election
Former president Donald Trump spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Orlando, Florida, calling for GOP unity while vituperatively attacking Republicans who expressed dismay or disgust over his actions inspiring insurrectionists. In his first…
YMCA’s Weight Loss Program Begins March 3
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The next session of the YMCA Virtual Weight Loss Program with The Gateway Family YMCA begins March 3rd. The Y’s Weight Loss Program is a 12-week small group program designed for adults centered on lifestyle changes…
Nursing home company pays $714,996
CareOne Management LLC agreed to pay $714,996 to resolve violations of the federal False Claims Act alleged by a whistleblower who earned $143,000 for exposing the company for cheating Medicare. With over 68 centers in nine states, CareOne provides long-term…
Crazies say Trump is coming back on March 4
Local, county and state Republican officials are still pushing lies, misinformation and conspiracy theories much like those that inspired the attempted coup d’état at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, as online messaging is spreading quickly through GOP ranks…