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'This has got to be a moment in America,' Cory Booker tells 1st town hall since record speech

'This has got to be a moment in America,' Cory Booker tells 1st town hall since record speech

PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) -- Democratic Sen. Cory Booker took a version of his record-breaking Senate floor speech on the road Saturday to a town hall meeting in a New Jersey gymnasium, calling on people to find out what they can do to push back on President Donald Trump's agenda.

New Jersey's GOP primary for governor could pivot on Trump, a part-time resident

New Jersey's GOP primary for governor could pivot on Trump, a part-time resident

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The most important Republican in New Jersey's race for governor this year might well be a part-time resident of Bedminster who burnished his reputation and his brand near the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Trump taps his former defense attorney, Alina Habba, to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutor

Trump taps his former defense attorney, Alina Habba, to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Monday named his one-time defense attorney and current White House counselor Alina Habba to be the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim implores town hall to 'please stay engaged'

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim implores town hall to 'please stay engaged'

EGG HARBOR CITY, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim implored a standing-room-only town hall on Thursday to get involved in politics as a way to push back against President Donald Trump's agenda.

Democrats running for New Jersey governor navigate the delicate politics of immigration

Democrats running for New Jersey governor navigate the delicate politics of immigration

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Along an industrial stretch of roadway in New Jersey's biggest city, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka appeared with immigrants rights activists last week to protest the Trump administration's deal with a private company to open the first new immigration detention center of the president's second term.

Trump administration appeals Maryland judge's ruling blocking birthright citizenship order

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday said it's appealing a Maryland federal judge's ruling blocking the president's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for people whose parents are not legally in the country.

Republicans running for New Jersey governor swing at one another in first debate

Republicans running for New Jersey governor swing at one another in first debate

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Four candidates competing in New Jersey's Republican gubernatorial primary spared few punches Tuesday when they faced off in their first debate ahead of the June 10 vote.

New Jersey Democrats square off in 1st gubernatorial debate

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Six New Jersey Democrats, including two sitting members of Congress, the mayors of the state's two biggest cities, the head of the biggest teachers union in the state and a former top lawmaker squared off Sunday in the first debate this year in the contest for governor.

22 states sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship

22 states sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship

Attorneys general from 22 states sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump's move to end a century-old immigration practice known as birthright citizenship guaranteeing that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents' status.

States sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship

States sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship

Attorneys general from 18 states sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump's move to end a decades-old immigration policy known as birthright citizenship guaranteeing that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents' status.

Trump signed an order to end birthright citizenship. What is it and what does that mean?

Trump signed an order to end birthright citizenship. What is it and what does that mean?

President Donald Trump moved to end a decades-old immigration policy known as birthright citizenship when he ordered the cancellation of the constitutional guarantee that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents' status.

More than a dozen Democratic AGs say they'll defend gun regulations ahead of Trump's 2nd term

More than a dozen Democratic AGs say they'll defend gun regulations ahead of Trump's 2nd term

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- More than a dozen Democratic state attorneys general said Thursday they plan to defend two gun regulations now being challenged in court, including one banning devices that enable semiautomatic guns to fire more quickly.

New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump's return to office

New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump's return to office

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey is going to build up a supply of medication used in abortions, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday during his state of the state address as he both pledged to work with President-elect Donald Trump and warned that the state is ready to push back against the incoming administration.

Why AP called the Pennsylvania Senate race for David McCormick

Why AP called the Pennsylvania Senate race for David McCormick

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican David McCormick cut Democratic Sen. Bob Casey's leads in Philadelphia and its populous suburbs and built leads in the more GOP-leaning parts of the state, foreclosing the incumbent's pathway to victory when The Associated Press called the race.

Why AP hasn't called the Pennsylvania Senate race

Why AP hasn't called the Pennsylvania Senate race

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pennsylvania's Senate contest between Democratic incumbent Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick is still too early to call.

Why AP called the Montana Senate race for Republican Tim Sheehy

Why AP called the Montana Senate race for Republican Tim Sheehy

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Tim Sheehy shaved Democratic Sen. Jon Tester's margins in Montana's populous counties and ran up his lead in the state's more rural regions building a cushion the incumbent couldn't catch when The Associated Press called the race.

Why AP called Pennsylvania for Trump

Why AP called Pennsylvania for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- If it wasn't a red wave in the nation's most consequential battleground, there was at least a red swell.

Why AP called the Maryland Senate race for Angela Alsobrooks

Why AP called the Maryland Senate race for Angela Alsobrooks

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrat Angela Alsobrooks racked up a big lead with Maryland's large early vote share and kept it close with Republican Larry Hogan among Election Day voters at the time The Associated Press called the race.

Democrat Andy Kim wins open New Jersey Senate seat, defeating Republican Curtis Bashaw

Democrat Andy Kim wins open New Jersey Senate seat, defeating Republican Curtis Bashaw

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Kim was elected Tuesday to the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican businessman Curtis Bashaw for the seat that opened when Bob Menendez resigned this year after his federal conviction on bribery charges.

Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw face off in a New Jersey Senate race opened up by a bribery scandal

Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw face off in a New Jersey Senate race opened up by a bribery scandal

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey voters are deciding between Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Kim and hotel developer Curtis Bashaw, a Republican, in the race to fill the Senate seat occupied until recently by Democrat Bob Menendez, who resigned following afederal bribery conviction.

A clumsy early voting option has backed up election offices in Pennsylvania and frustrated voters

A clumsy early voting option has backed up election offices in Pennsylvania and frustrated voters

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A clumsy and time-consuming early voting option in the nation's biggest presidential battleground state is creating frustration, leading to hours-long lines and prompting claims of disenfranchisement as voters swamp county offices that are not prepared to handle the influx.

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

The district attorney of Philadelphia filed a lawsuit Monday to halt Elon Musk 's $1 million giveaways as part of his political organization's effort boosting Donald Trump 's presidential campaign.

Philadelphia DA says he is suing Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

Philadelphia DA says he is suing Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

The district attorney of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit to halt Elon Musk 's $1 million giveaways as part of his political organization's effort boosting Donald Trump 's presidential campaign.

Musk offers voters $1 million a day to sign PAC petition backing the Constitution. Is that legal?

Musk offers voters $1 million a day to sign PAC petition backing the Constitution. Is that legal?

Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla and Space X and owner of X who's gone all-in on Republican Donald Trump's candidacy for the White House, has already committed at least $70 million to help the former president. Now he's pledging to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his political action committee's petition backing the Constitution.

Musk offers voters $1 million to sign PAC petition backing the Constitution. Can that be legal?

Musk offers voters $1 million to sign PAC petition backing the Constitution. Can that be legal?

Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla and Space X and owner of X who's gone all-in on Republican Donald Trump's candidacy for the White House, has already committed at least $70 million to help the former president. Now he's pledging to give away $1 million to voters for signing his political action committee's petition backing the Constitution.

Elon Musk holds his first solo event in support of Trump in the Philadelphia suburbs

Elon Musk holds his first solo event in support of Trump in the Philadelphia suburbs

FOLSOM, Pa. (AP) -- Elon Musk held his first solo event in support of Donald Trump for president on Thursday, encouraging voters in the Philadelphia suburbs to register to cast their ballots and vote early, though some attendees shouted back, "Why?"

On a screen near you: Officials are livestreaming the election process for more transparency

On a screen near you: Officials are livestreaming the election process for more transparency

Rows of folding tables and empty chairs appear on Ballot Processing View 2. Over on Tabulation View 2, a man in a black T-shirt and shorts is seen shuffling papers near a waist-high machine.

Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw clash over abortion and immigration in New Jersey Senate debate

Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw clash over abortion and immigration in New Jersey Senate debate

NUTLEY, N.J. (AP) -- Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw clashed over abortion and immigration Sunday in their first debate for New Jersey's Senate seat, open this year after Bob Menendez's conviction on bribery charges and resignation.

The debate opened voters' eyes in suburban Philadelphia and Harris is getting a closer look

The debate opened voters' eyes in suburban Philadelphia and Harris is getting a closer look

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) -- The presidential debate this week was the final affront to Rosie Torres' lifelong Republicanism. She said her allegiance to Donald Trump, already strained by his stand on abortion, snapped in the former president's "eye opener" encounter with Kamala Harris.

Debate was an 'eye opener' in suburban Philadelphia and Harris got a closer look

Debate was an 'eye opener' in suburban Philadelphia and Harris got a closer look

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) -- The presidential debate this week was the final affront to Rosie Torres' lifelong Republicanism. She said her allegiance to Donald Trump, already strained by his stand on abortion, snapped in the former president's "eye opener" encounter with Kamala Harris.

New Jersey governor's former chief of staff to replace Menendez, but only until November election

New Jersey governor's former chief of staff to replace Menendez, but only until November election

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday tapped his former chief of staff to temporarily replace convicted U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and said he will appoint whoever wins the post in November as soon as election results are certified.

Bob Menendez to be replaced by New Jersey governor's former top aide, AP source says

Bob Menendez to be replaced by New Jersey governor's former top aide, AP source says

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy will name his former chief of staff George Helmy to serve as interim senator when Bob Menendez resigns later this month after his conviction on federal bribery charges, according to a person familiar with the decision.

What happens to Sen. Bob Menendez's seat after his conviction?

What happens to Sen. Bob Menendez's seat after his conviction?

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Democrat Bob Menendez on Tuesday became one of just a handful of U.S. senators to be convicted of a crime while in office -- and the first ever found guilty of being an agent of a foreign government -- raising questions about whether he will be able to serve out the remainder of his...

A New Jersey Democratic power broker pleads not guilty to state racketeering charges

A New Jersey Democratic power broker pleads not guilty to state racketeering charges

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The New Jersey Democratic power broker charged with racketeering by the state attorney general pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he threatened people whose properties he sought to take over and orchestrated tax incentive legislation to benefit organizations he controlled.

Turmoil rocks New Jersey's Democratic political bosses just in time for an election

Turmoil rocks New Jersey's Democratic political bosses just in time for an election

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Being a political boss in New Jersey ain't what it used to be.

1,900 New Jersey ballots whose envelopes were opened early must be counted, judge rules

1,900 New Jersey ballots whose envelopes were opened early must be counted, judge rules

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A state judge on Friday ruled that some 1,900 mail ballots in a New Jersey county whose envelopes were prematurely opened should be accepted and counted.

Republican Curtis Bashaw's nomination fueling GOP hope in deeply Democratic New Jersey

Republican Curtis Bashaw's nomination fueling GOP hope in deeply Democratic New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Southern New Jersey developer Curtis Bashaw's Senate nomination over Donald Trump's preferred candidate in Tuesday's GOP primary and the possibility that embattled Sen. Bob Menendez's independent campaign could split Democrats have fueled fresh GOP hopes that they can put a reliably blue New Jersey Senate seat in play this fall.

New Jersey adopts public records overhaul but critics say it tightens access to documents

New Jersey adopts public records overhaul but critics say it tightens access to documents

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Wednesday overhauling access to the state's public records, likely making it harder for the public and media to access some documents, according to critics.

Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled Menendez

Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled Menendez

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Democratic Rep. Andy Kim won New Jersey's Senate primary Tuesday, putting him in strong position for the general election in the blue-leaning state, though the win comes a day after Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez filed to run as an independent amid his federal corruption trial. He will face wealthy hotel operator Curtis Bashaw, who bested a...

Curtis Bashaw wins New Jersey GOP Senate primary over Trump-backed opponent

Curtis Bashaw wins New Jersey GOP Senate primary over Trump-backed opponent

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Wealthy hotel operator Curtis Bashaw has won New Jersey's Republican Senate primary, besting a rival who was backed by former President Donald Trump.

Andy Kim wins New Jersey Democratic Senate primary for indicted Bob Menendez's seat

Andy Kim wins New Jersey Democratic Senate primary for indicted Bob Menendez's seat

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Democratic Rep. Andy Kim has won New Jersey's Senate primary, putting him in strong position for the general election in the blue-leaning state, though the win comes a day after Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez filed to run as an independent amid his federal corruption trial.

New Jersey Democrats and Republicans picking Senate, House candidates amid Menendez corruption trial

New Jersey Democrats and Republicans picking Senate, House candidates amid Menendez corruption trial

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Democrats and Republicans decide their parties' standard-bearers Tuesday for the Senate amid the federal corruption trial in New York of New Jersey Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez, along with candidates for the presidency and House.

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trial

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trial

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who is on trial on federal bribery charges in New York, has filed to run as an independent candidate for reelection.