April 21, 2026 New House Democrat Analilia Mejia sworn in to fill seat vacated by Mikie Sherrill Democrat Analilia Mejia was sworn in to Congress Monday after decisively winning New Jersey's 11th District special election last week.
April 18, 2026 NJ Transit CEO explains World Cup fare hike as NJ governor again implores FIFA to pay for $150 train tickets NJ Transit hiked roundtrip train fares from to $150 for FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, up from $12.90, as parking is barred at the venue.
April 17, 2026 Meet Analilia Mejia, the Sanders-AOC backed progressive who just won election to Congress Analilia Mejia heads to Congress after a convincing special election win in New Jersey, running on Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage and abolishing ICE.
April 16, 2026 Bernie Sanders, AOC-backed Democrat wins key House race; GOP fails to expand fragile majority Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway in a race to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's vacant House seat.
April 16, 2026 House showdown: Democrat backed by Sanders, AOC faces Republican trying to flip blue-leaning district Republican Joe Hathaway aims to flip a blue-leaning New Jersey House seat in a special election against progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia on Thursday.
March 25, 2026 New Jersey Gov Sherrill signs law barring ICE agents from wearing face coverings to shield identities New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law that limits face coverings for ICE agents and requires them to present identification before detaining someone.
March 24, 2026 NJ Gov. Sherrill attends mosque led by Imam once accused of Hamas ties in deportation case NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill attended a Ramadan event at a Paterson mosque led by Imam Mohammad Qatanani, who allegedly has ties to Hamas and fought deportation for years.
March 24, 2026 Sherrill flexes political muscle in midterm battle between moderate Democrats and progressives New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill launches Mission to Deliver PAC, aiming to boost moderate Democrats in key federal and statewide 2026 midterm races.
March 13, 2026 Illegal immigrant accused of assaulting NJ teen could be released under sanctuary policies, ICE warns Federal officials warn New Jersey sanctuary policies could release man accused of sexually assaulting teen, sparking heated immigration enforcement debate.
February 27, 2026 DHS torches New Jersey’s profane ‘F---ICE Act’ as assaults on agents skyrocket 1,300% New Jersey Democrats draft controversial "F---ICE Act" allowing civil action against immigration agents, prompting DHS pushback over safety concerns.