Author: penelope
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Governor Gavin Newsom issues statements regarding a threat of alleged Iranian drone attacks.
On March 11, 2026, Gavin Newsom publicly addressed reports about a alledged Iran-linked drone threat and said, “As it relates to drone strikes, we have been aware of that information.” KCRA reported this as remarks he made on Wednesday while discussing California security coordination through the State Operations Center and Cal OES. (window.openVideoPlayers = window.openVideoPlayers || []).push({allowPlaylistAds:false,target:document.currentScript,videoID:”q5VHnbx4tOu”,autoplay:true});https://open.video/video.js…
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Aetna, the latest scandal in healthcare, the cost to Americans
Aetna Inc., a national health insurer incorporated in Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $117.7 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting — or failing to correct — inaccurate diagnosis codes for patients enrolled in its Medicare Advantage plans. According to federal investigators, those inaccurate codes resulted in inflated payments…
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Governor Sherrill Unveils Bold Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2027New Jersey Legislature Budget Address
March 10, 2026 – Governor Sherrill delivered comprehensive remarks today outlining the state’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, emphasizing investments in education, infrastructure, and healthcare while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Speaking from the State Capitol, Governor Sherrill presented a $45.2 billion budget proposal that reflects a 3.8% increase from the previous year. The Governor…
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Communities Stand Up: The working class stories of showing up for non-citizens and the fight to hold the Trump Administration accountable
In early 2026, immigration enforcement in the United States had expanded significantly, with increased funding and a shift toward conducting “at-large” arrests in communities. This expansion has resulted in unprecedented detention figures and increased fear among immigrant populations. Current ICE Statistics (2025–2026) All across the country, people are standing up and voicing their anger toward…
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The Government Arrested a Journalist for Covering ICE. Here’s Everything Wrong With That.
Estefany María Rodríguez Florez, a journalist from Colombia, faced severe threats while reporting on ICE activities, leading to her detention in Nashville without explanation. Her legal journey in the U.S., marked by asylum and marriage to a U.S. citizen, is now under scrutiny as federal agents question the legality of her arrest.
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Noem Out: Trump Fires DHS Secretary Following Disastrous Hearing and “Metro Surge” Fallout
Trump fires DHS Sec. Kristi Noem following a disastrous hearing over the “Metro Surge” deaths of two Americans and a scandalous $220M taxpayer-funded ad campaign. A major blow to the admin.
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Corporate Interests vs Community: Roxbury Stands Against ICE
New Jersey residents protest against ICE after the sale of a warehouse for $129.3 million, voicing concerns over community impacts.
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The illegal war against Iran is escalating by the moment.
US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran today, targeting Tehran near the Supreme Leader’s office. Trump and Netanyahu urge a revolt.
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Garden State or Frozen Tundra? NJ Digs Out from a thirty-year gap of a statewide snow emergency
The last statewide state of emergency occurred in 1996. New Jersey has not seen snowfall totals like the February 2026 blizzard since 2021. The Garden State saw record snowfall over the weekend and into the early week beginning February 22nd, 2026, through Monday. Executive Order No. 45 was issued on January 8, 1996, for severe…