U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman and New Jersey activist Lisa McCormick want a broad investigation of security failures at Capitol Hill during insurrection and any potential conspiracy behind the attempted coup d’état. On Wed. Jan 6, a mob of Trump supporters…
$15 billion contract to ex-Trump COS’s new employer
The U.S. Department of State awarded a 10-year $15 billion contract to Caliburn International, where a board member is retired U.S. Marine Corps General John Francis Kelly, who served as the White House Chief of Staff for President Donald Trump…
Suicide claims 2nd Capitol cop
A 15-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police, killed himself Saturday, only days after he was among the officers who responded to President Donald Trump’s attempted coup d’état at the Capitol Wednesday. Howard Liebengood was off duty when he tppk…
Marijuana legalization collapses
More than two months after voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana in New Jersey, the state Legislature and Gov. Phil Murphy are at an impasse over the details. Until laws implementing the constitutional amendment are signed, New…
13 insurrectionists charged… more to come
The first 13 individuals have been charged in federal court in the District of Columbia for crimes committed at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C, on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. In addition to those who have been charged, additional complaints…
FBI looking for complicit cops
Seditious conspiracy, rioting and insurrection will be considered among the criminal charges facing those arrested in the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol, said Justice Department officials on Thursday. Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said that if evidence implicates U.S.…
13-year-old girl charged with the murder
A New Jersey teenager was arrested and charged with the murder of a 35-year-old man two weeks after the fatal shooting. Police in Jersey City arrested the 13-year-old girl around 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Hudson County prosecutors say the…
Arkansas man charged for role in Trump coup d’état
Richard Barnett, 60, of Gravette, Arkansas was arrested in Bentonville, Arkansas on multiple criminal charges related to his alleged unlawful activities earlier this week at the U.S. Capitol Building where he was photographed with his feet up on a desk…
Hudson County Prosecutor investigating police shooting
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Internal Affairs Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting by a Kearny Police officer. Members of the Kearny Police Department Street Crimes Unit observed a narcotics transaction in the area of 27 Franklin Place…
World shocked by Trump coup
World leaders reacted with shock to the storming of the US Capitol building by enraged supporters of US President Donald Trump who are unable or unwilling to accept that he lost the November 3 election to Democrat Joe Biden. The…
Rahway MVC center closed
Rahway Licensing Center is closed due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19, and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 19, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has announced. The employee who tested positive was last in the Rahway Center Monday, Jan.…
Will President Trump get fired?
An overwhelming majority of House and Senate Democrats and one Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, called publicly for Vice President Mike Pence to take steps to remove Trump. Although it’s been reported that Pence does not support the call…
Biden huddles with allies
President-elect Joe Biden spoke separately with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. Biden expressed his gratitude for the safety of members of Congress and their staff, including the Speaker and Majority Leader. The president-elect also congratulated Schumer…