NJ Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65

2-minute read Rep. Donald Payne Jr. died Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy reported. He has been hospitalized since suffering a heart attack from diabetes complications on April 6. A Newark native, Payne was first elected to represent New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District in Washington in 2012, succeeding his father in the post. He also served on …

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Minnesota state senator arrested on burglary charge

Mitchell, a Democrat, was arrested after being found inside a home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, police say. She was booked into Becker County jail on a burglary charge. Minnesota state senator arrested on first-degree burglary charges Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested on suspicion of first-degree burglary after being found inside a home in …

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Lauren Boebert hospitalized, diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome

Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent surgery Tuesday morning after being diagnosed with a rare vascular condition, her campaign announced in a press release. Boebert was admitted on Monday to a hospital in Loveland, where doctors identified an “acute blood clot.” She came in “after experiencing severe swelling in her upper left leg,” the release details. Boebert …

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Tammy Murphy suspends campaign for New Jersey US Senate seat

2-minute read Tammy Murphy and Andy Kim face off in Bergen County Delegates from Bergen County are in Paramus to vote on who they favor for senator, First Lady Tammy Murphy or Congressman Andy Kim, Monday, March 4, 2024. After about four months on the trail, New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has suspended her …

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Assembly District 36 primary race

In a crowded field of primary candidates vying to replace long-time Democratic Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, early returns posted Tuesday night show Republican Jeff Gonzalez leading the pack, with several Democratic candidates still vying for a spot to advance to the general election. According to results posted on the California Secretary of State’s website Tuesday night, …

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House Ethics Committee investigating Matt Gaetz has new witnesses

PNJ.com headlines: Here’s what’s in the news on Wednesday, Jan. 24 In today’s headlines we talk about the city’s plan to purchase the historic John A. Gibson building, what’s replacing Capt’n Funs and more. A House of Representatives ethics probe into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz is reportedly active again including interviewing new witnesses, ABC News …

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