NJ governor's race: Rising energy costs emerge as growing concern in 2025 election

Rising electric and energy costs are emerging as a key talking point in New Jersey’s upcoming governor’s race. The debate over affordability and clean-energy investment is shaping how candidates frame their economic and environmental policies heading into November.

NJ governor race: Where Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli stand
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Here's what we know about New Jersey governor race candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli one week before Election Day.

NJ governor race: Where Jack Ciattarelli stands on taxes, crime, housing and more

Jack Ciattarelli blames many of the rising costs affecting New Jerseyans on current Gov. Phil Murphy's administration. Here's how he says he'll change it.

NJ governor race: Mikie Sherrill's stance on energy costs, housing and more

Sherrill has aggressively campaigned on making New Jersey cheaper, saying she'll declare a state of emergency on rising utility rates in her first day in office. Here's where she stands on the issues.

Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week

Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.

Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know

The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.

Here's how to deal with the loss of SNAP benefits in NJ

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. Here's what you can do if you'll be affected.

Former quarterback AJ McCarron announces run for Alabama lieutenant governor

The former Alabama Crimson Tide and NFL quarterback announced his candidacy in a video post referring to himself as a “political outsider."

Pennsylvania 2025 voting guide: When, where and how to vote

Pennsylvania voters will head to the polls in less than two weeks to cast their ballots in both state and local races.

Americans want a third party but won't support it, poll suggests

A new poll finds that many people feel unsure of supporting a candidate from a third party in part because of the implications of voting for one in an election.

Who is Graham Planter? Maine Senate candidate denies being 'secret Nazi'

During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.

Most Americans say country is heading in wrong direction, poll finds

A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro releasing memoir in January

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has a book coming out in January, touching upon everything from his swift political rise to the trauma of his home being set on fire.