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July 16, 2025

New Jersey Politics

Essex County

‘Overwhelming outpouring of love’ for N.J. political aide who died last week

Over 250 mourners honored Kabir Moss, communications director for Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's gubernatorial campaign, who died suddenly at 37.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sussex County

N.J. county commissioner lied about being a veteran on tax return, state alleges

The couple received a $6,000 deduction and avoided paying $382 in taxes, officials said.

By Nicolas Fernandes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. sues Trump over massive education funding freeze. He’s ‘acting like a king,’ A.G. says.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin calls the withholding of federal education funds illegal, affecting programs for immigrant children and students with special needs.

By Liz Rosenberg | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

‘You guys ran on it!’: Comedian Jon Stewart roasts Trump and Republicans amid MAGA meltdown

“Clearly telling your base to just forget... isn't working," he said.

By Rachel Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Trump pollster sounds alarm for Republicans in 2026

Republicans can focus on this one issue to come out on top, the new poll found.

By Rachel Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex County

Push to end birthright citizenship raises legal and social alarms

Efforts to redefine the 14th Amendment could leave thousands of children stateless and trigger constitutional battles.

By Ande Richards | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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