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Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On French Wine, Champagne: Here's Why Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On French Wine, Champagne: Here's Why
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On French Wine, Champagne: Here's Why President Donald Trump threatened to slap 200% tariffs on French wine and Champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron rejected an invitation to join Trump's proposed "Board of Peace." Trump made the remarks to reporters late on Monday, Jan. 19. Macron expressed concerns about the powers of the "Board of Peace," which would oversee the rebuilding of Gaza amid Israel's military occupation of the Palestinian territory. France was among dozens of countries invited to join the board by the Trump administration. A senior French official told The New York Times that France was worried that th…

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by Chris Spiker
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How To Watch Mikie Sherrill’s Swearing-In As New Jersey Governor How To Watch Mikie Sherrill’s Swearing-In As New Jersey Governor
How To Watch Mikie Sherrill’s Swearing-In As New Jersey Governor On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Mikie Sherrill will take the oath of office as the 57th Governor of New Jersey. The Democratic governor-elect will be sworn in at noon, replacing Gov. Phil Murphy after two terms in office. Sherrill and her Lt. governor, Dale Caldwell, chose to hold their ceremony in Newark. Sherrill turned 54 on Monday and will be the first female veteran to serve as a United States governor. She lives in Montclair with her husband, Jason Hedberg. Two of the couple's four children are in their first year at the Naval Academy. Mikie Sherrill to take the oath of office to serve …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Here's How Americans Feel About Trump's First Year Back In Office: New Poll Here's How Americans Feel About Trump's First Year Back In Office: New Poll
Here's How Americans Feel About Trump's First Year Back In Office: New Poll Most Americans view President Donald Trump's first year back in the White House as a failure, with frustration rising over the economy, presidential power, and his immigration crackdown, according to a new survey. In the CNN poll, 58% of Americans say Trump's first year of his second term has been a failure. The survey comes as Trump has publicly expressed fear about Republicans losing control of Congress in the midterms and floated the idea of canceling elections, although the White House has claimed that he was "joking" about doing that. Voters continue to worry about economic condit…

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by Chris Spiker
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Pink Slip Panic: Sherrill Asks Thousands Of State Workers To Resign, Reports Say Pink Slip Panic: Sherrill Asks Thousands Of State Workers To Resign, Reports Say
Pink Slip Panic: Sherrill Asks Thousands Of State Workers To Resign, Reports Say Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s transition team sent letters requesting resignations to some long-serving state employees, including many protected union workers, according to reports from Politico and NJ Advance Media. Sherrill’s office has since said there is no plan to seek widespread departures and stressed that the correspondence was meant only for individuals serving in politically appointed roles. The confusion stems from faulty workforce data supplied to the transition team by the state Civil Service Commission under outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration, NJ Advance Media reports. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Trump: 'We Shouldn't Even Have An Election,' Threatens Insurrection Act Trump: 'We Shouldn't Even Have An Election,' Threatens Insurrection Act
Trump: 'We Shouldn't Even Have An Election,' Threatens Insurrection Act President Donald Trump suggested canceling the midterm elections and threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis as nationwide outrage grows over his mass deportation efforts. Trump floated the idea of not having midterms in an interview with Reuters on Thursday, Jan. 15. The comment echoes what he told House GOP members earlier in January, warning that he believes he would be impeached if Republicans don't retain control of Congress. Midterm elections typically end poorly for the party in power, with Democrats retaking the House majority by winning 235 seats during Trump's fir…

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by Chris Spiker
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Former NY Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race Former NY Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race
Former NY Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race A new Republican challenger has joined the race to take on Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont this fall. Betsy McCaughey, 77, who once served as New York lieutenant governor, hosts a weekend show on conservative news network Newsmax and writes a column for The New York Post, filed paperwork to run on Thursday, Jan. 15.  In a video posted to her X account, McCaughey said she would focus on curbing property tax increases, exempting most seniors from property taxes, lowering energy costs, and repealing “Lefty Lamont’s” housing law. The law overrides local zoning rules to allow apartments and mult…

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by Josh Lanier
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Trump Mobile's Undelivered Golden Phones Spark Democratic Calls For Investigation: Report Trump Mobile's Undelivered Golden Phones Spark Democratic Calls For Investigation: Report
Trump Mobile's Undelivered Golden Phones Spark Democratic Calls For Investigation: Report Democratic lawmakers are urging federal regulators to investigate Trump Mobile as customers have waited more than six months after paying deposits for a golden smartphone that has yet to ship, according to a report. Eleven members of Congress sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission calling for an investigation into Trump Mobile's "T1" smartphone, NBC News reported on Thursday, Jan. 15. The Democrats accused The Trump Organization of "potential violations of consumer protection law" over its advertising claims and deposits collected for undelivered phones. In June 2025, …

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by Chris Spiker
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$480K+ Raised For Factory Worker Who Called Trump 'Pedophile Protector' In Viral Video (UPDATE) $480K+ Raised For Factory Worker Who Called Trump 'Pedophile Protector' In Viral Video (UPDATE)
$480K+ Raised For Factory Worker Who Called Trump 'Pedophile Protector' In Viral Video (Update) President Donald Trump flashed his middle finger and shouted an expletive at a Ford factory worker, reacting to shouts referencing the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Trump made the obscene gesture on Tuesday, Jan. 13, while touring Ford's River Rouge plant, which produces F-150 pickups. TMZ first shared the video of Trump reacting to the off-screen heckler in the suburban Detroit city of Dearborn, Michigan. In the video, a person is heard calling Trump a "pedophile protector," a reference to criticism over the Trump administration's lack of transpa…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump Freezes Visa Processing For 75 Countries: What To Know Trump Freezes Visa Processing For 75 Countries: What To Know
Trump Freezes Visa Processing For 75 Countries: What To Know The US is pausing visa processing for people from dozens of countries, the latest move in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown that has drawn growing backlash. The State Department announced the freeze for 75 countries in a social media post on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The list includes nations like Afghanistan, the Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Iran, Jamaica, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, and Thailand, Fox News reported. Immigrant visa processing will stop on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and continue indefinitely. "The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries w…

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by Chris Spiker
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Here's How Much Buying Greenland Would Reportedly Cost US Taxpayers Here's How Much Buying Greenland Would Reportedly Cost US Taxpayers
Here's How Much Buying Greenland Would Reportedly Cost US Taxpayers President Donald Trump's renewed push to purchase Greenland could cost hundreds of billions of dollars as leaders from the Arctic island reject joining the US, according to a report. Greenland's massive price tag is estimated at up to $700 billion, NBC News reported on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The estimate, which would be more than half of the Department of Defense's annual budget, was compiled by scholars and former US officials. The Trump administration has claimed that annexing the island of about 57,000 residents is a necessary strategic buffer against Russia an…

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by Chris Spiker
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WATCH: Familiar Mic Drop Concludes Murphy's Final State Of The State WATCH: Familiar Mic Drop Concludes Murphy's Final State Of The State
Watch: Familiar Mic Drop Concludes Murphy's Final State Of The State With one week left in office, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy used his final State of the State address Tuesday, Jan. 13, to look back on eight years in power. And then he ended it the way New Jerseyans have come to expect. "We're from Jersey, baby!" The line, delivered at the close of the address inside the State House in Trenton, echoed a phrase Murphy has used before and one that has already gained traction beyond the chamber. It has become something of a mantra for New Jersey residents: a rallying cry that routinely escapes the State House and takes on a life of its own (like in this video …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State
Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her 2026 State of the State agenda, pitching more than 200 proposals aimed at lowering everyday costs, expanding housing, strengthening public safety, and protecting New Yorkers amid rising economic and political pressures. Standing before lawmakers Tuesday, Jan. 13, Hochul framed her address around affordability and stability, laying out what her office called a “clear, actionable plan” to support families while preparing the state for the future. “I’ve said from the beginning: your family is my fight,” Hochul said. “And in this moment, when the future feels full…

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by Michael Mashburn