WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump spoke to incoming Gov. Phil Murphy on Sunday, two days before the Democrat will be sworn in to succeed Chris Christie. Though Murphy has been critical of Trump, the two men agreed to try to work together and both expressed a desire to improve the nation’s public works, White House spokeswoman… Read the rest of this entry »
In case you missed it from mainstream media sources, President Donald J. Trump called on the country to combat slavery and human trafficking last week with his declaration that January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Posted: January 1st, 2018 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Donald Trump, Human Trafficking, News, Sex Crimes | Tags: Blue Campaign, Child Sex Trafficking, DHS Blue Campaign, Human Trafficking, National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, President Donald Trump, Slavery, United States of America | 1 Comment »
National Politics:
Defying historical trends and mainstream media polling, the Republican Party will expand its majority in the both U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Congressman Frank Pallone will not become a Committee Chairman.
President Donald Trump’s personal approval ratings will hover between 35-45%. His job approval rating will exceed 50% nationally and in NJ as the economy continues to grow and as threats from ISIS and North Korea are neutralized. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: December 31st, 2017 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: 2018 Elections, Donald Trump, John Curley, Monmouth County, New Jersey | Tags: 2018 elections, Bob Mendendez, Congressman Frank LoBiondo, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, Freeholder John Curley, Gerry Scharfenberger, House of Representatives, Josh Gottheimer, Mikie Sherrill, Phil Murphy, President Donald Trump, Steve Lonegan, Sue Kiley, U.S. Senate | Comments Off on Political Predictions for 2018
The U.S. will cut its 2018 contributions to the United Nations by $285 million—nearly 25 percent—an announcement that comes days after more than 120 nations criticized the United States for its decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Ambassador Nikki Haley made the announcement Sunday, but blamed the world body for its budgetary excesses… Read the rest of this entry »
TRENTON — Air Force One was wheels up from New Jersey Sunday evening. But not before President Donald Trump gave an impromptu press conference on the tarmac at Morristown Municipal Airport. The press conference came after his comments about National Football League owners firing players who kneel during the national anthem sparked a mass increase in… Read the rest of this entry »
NFL football players disrespecting the American Flag and the National Anthem is now officially sanctioned by the league.
In response to President Donald Trump’s call for NFL owners to fire any player who takes a knee during the patriotic opening ceremonies of their entertainment events, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said, “Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players.” Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: September 24th, 2017 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: Monmouth County News, NFL Boycott, NFL Commissioner, President Donald Trump, Roger Goodell, Things to do in Monmouth County instead of watching football | 7 Comments »
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump returned to Texas Saturday to meet with victims whose lives have been upended by Hurricane Harvey and offer their support to the volunteers and officials leading recovery efforts. The Trumps and members of the president’s Cabinet visited the emergency shelter at Houston’s NRG Stadium in Houston where they… Read the rest of this entry »
By Michael Reagan As we’ve said here before, Donald Trump has to learn to just shut up and let things go. The failure to do that is the worst Achilles heel of a president who seems to have half a dozen Achilles heels. Because he can’t think on his feet, because he doesn’t know how to… Read the rest of this entry »
The Monmouth County Democrats are encouraging their supporters to trek to Bedminster today for an organized anti-Trump rally at the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament. President Trump is expected to be in attendance at the tournament which is being held on his property.
Posted: July 16th, 2017 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Politics, New Jersey | Tags: LPGA, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Politics, Monmouth Democrats, Monmouth Dems, New Jersey, President Donald Trump, U.S. Women's Open | 5 Comments »
WASHINGTON — Rep. Chris Smith’s legislation to fight human trafficking was one of three bills on the subject passed Wednesday by the U.S. House. Smith’s bill would earmark $568 million over four years training hotel and airline employees on how to recognize when someone traveling is being held against their will to be used as a… Read the rest of this entry »
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