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nbcnews.comTrump Endorses Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Who Has Been Absent From Congress for 15 Months Due to Medical Issue
Representative Tom Kean Jr. has not appeared in Congress since casting a floor vote on 5 March 2025. Four Democratic candidates have each raised more than $1 million for the November 2026 general election in the district.
nymag.comDetainees at Newark Immigration Facility Report Hunger Strike and Confrontation
Detainees at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, say they began a hunger strike in late May over conditions and case delays. They allege officers used force and pepper spray during a May 28 gathering. DHS and GEO Group state the response addressed…
foxnews.comAbsent Congressman Wins Primary Backing After Trump Endorsement
A Republican congressman from New Jersey has not been seen publicly since early March and has missed more than 100 votes. Voters began casting ballots in his unopposed primary Tuesday after the president endorsed him for re-election.
thegatewaypundit.comCongressman Returns From Undisclosed Medical Absence After Winning Presidential Endorsement
A New Jersey congressman who has not been seen publicly since March received an endorsement for re-election from President Donald Trump. He is running unopposed in Tuesday's primary and is expected to face a Democratic opponent in November.
The IndependentNew Jersey Democrats to pick House nominee Tuesday in district with absent GOP incumbent
Four Democratic candidates will compete in a primary for New Jersey's 7th congressional district. The seat is held by a Republican who has not voted since early March due to a medical issue.
Washington ExaminerWhite House: ICE Operations at Newark’s Delaney Hall Will Continue Despite Protests
The White House posted a statement on X on June 1, 2026, declaring that ICE operations at Delaney Hall in Newark will continue despite protests. The post included the phrase “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.”
thecanary.coPolice Arrest Protesters Outside New Jersey Immigration Facility
State and local police detained multiple individuals outside an immigration facility in New Jersey. The action occurred overnight during a demonstration at the site.
abcnews.go.comRobert Frazer Appoints Joyce M. Malliet as First Assistant U.S. Attorney in New Jersey
U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer named Joyce M. Malliet as the second-ranking official in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. The appointment installs Malliet as the office’s chief deputy and alters day-to-day operational leadership across federal criminal, civi…
New Jersey ICE Detention Center Resumes Family Visits After Violent Unrest
Family visitation at Delaney Hall immigration detention facility will resume after a week of demonstrations and clashes. New Jersey's governor and federal officials confirmed the partial restoration Sunday following arrests and a nightly curfew.
New York PostVisitation Resumes at Newark ICE Detention Center
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced limited family visitation will restart at Delaney Hall Sunday. DHS said the suspension ended only after protests were brought under control.
New York PostFamily Visitation to Resume at Newark Immigration Detention Center After Protests and Clashes
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said limited visits begin at noon Sunday and full hours resume Monday after protests prompted a suspension. Demonstrations and clashes continued outside Delaney Hall through the weekend.
Washington ExaminerRep. Thomas Kean Jr. Returns to Congress in Coming Weeks After Health-Related Absence
The New Jersey Republican has missed more than 100 votes while recovering from an undisclosed illness. His nomination for a third term is scheduled for June 2.
nypost.comAmtrak Work Train Fire Disrupts Service at New York Penn Station
A fire on an Amtrak work train car inside a Hudson River Tunnel led to delays and cancellations for New Jersey Transit, Amtrak, and Long Island Rail Road passengers Friday morning. Service on several lines remained affected into the morning rush hour.
ABC NewsProtests Continue Outside Newark ICE Detention Facility Over Conditions
Demonstrations have taken place daily outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark since a hunger strike began Friday. Federal officials and New Jersey elected officials have issued conflicting statements about conditions inside the 300-person facility.
New York PostNASA Satellite Images Show Phytoplankton Bloom Off Mid-Atlantic Coast
Satellite data from NASA show a phytoplankton bloom producing turquoise water along the Jersey Shore and other Mid-Atlantic beaches. The bloom began in early April and remains visible in coastal zones from New Jersey to Virginia.
america.cgtn.comProtests Continue at Newark ICE Facility After Governor Denied Entry
Demonstrations outside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, grew Monday after state officials were refused access. Federal agents in riot gear later cleared pathways and used pepper spray while protesters blocked vehicles.
Al JazeeraICE Agents Clear Blockade at NJ Detention Center With Pepper Spray
Dozens of ICE agents clashed with demonstrators outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Monday. The confrontation occurred during the fourth day of a detainee hunger strike and involved attempts to block a transfer.
abcnews.go.comICE Transfers Detainee Charged With Assault From Newark Facility
U.S. immigration agents moved Martin Alonso Soto Hernandez from Delaney Hall to another facility after demonstrators blocked vehicles. Officials and protesters gave conflicting accounts of force used during the confrontation.
Washington ExaminerNew Jersey Governor Requests Access to ICE Detention Center During Hunger Strike
The governor requested access to the Delaney Hall facility after protesters alleged poor conditions. Officials said detainees receive meals, medical care, and other services.
nbcnews.comNew Jersey Governor Requests Access to Newark ICE Detention Center
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for entry to the Delaney Hall facility in Newark. Protests outside the center entered a third day on Sunday.
nypost.comPolice Disperse Crowd of Several Hundred at New Jersey Beach Town
Several hundred teens and young adults gathered at Pier Village in Long Branch, New Jersey, on Tuesday night. Police arrested six people and imposed an 8 p.m. curfew after reports of fighting and property damage.
insidermonkey.comNew Jersey Subpoenas Glock Dealers for Sales Records Dating to 2016
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport's office issued subpoenas to Federal Firearms Licensees for Glock pistol sales records. The demands cover buyer names, addresses, and serial numbers from January 2016 onward.
Fox NewsNew Jersey Republican Absent From Congress for Over Two Months Due to Health Issue
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has missed all House votes since March 5 as he continues to address a personal health matter. His office said he will return to a full schedule soon. The absence comes as House Republicans hold a narrow majority and Kean faces a competitive re-election race late…
rove.meNew Jersey charges two men in largest methamphetamine seizure in state history
Federal prosecutors charged two men with conspiring to distribute more than 260 pounds of methamphetamine into New Jersey. The seizure triggers mandatory minimum sentences under federal drug trafficking statutes and escalates penalties for large-scale distribution networks supply…
rove.meJustice Department Sues New Jersey Over Undocumented Student Aid
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal complaint against New Jersey laws granting in-state tuition rates and financial assistance to undocumented immigrants. The challenge seeks to block these benefits, potentially limiting college access for thousands of students without…