By Terrence T. McDonald | Editor
Happy Saturday!
Here's what we learned this week:
Migrant jail Delaney Hall in Newark again became the center of controversy, with violent clashes between ICE agents and protesters on Monday leading agents to shoot pepper balls into a crowd that included Sen. Andy Kim; loved ones of detainees say the protests are preventing them from visiting those on the inside; and Gov. Sherrill said the state is making protest zones to ease tensions.
NJ Senate OKd a bill to protect reproductive, transgender healthcare.
Sherrill is seeking limits on data center construction.
New Jersey and New York say they’re investigating FIFA World Cup ticketing practices.
Campaign mailers in the 7th District House race lead to claims of AI manipulation.
Candidates in the 12th District race spar over one House hopeful’s ties to the ‘blind sheikh.’
NJ lawmakers advanced a bill to make basic emergency services ‘essential’.
New Jersey is delaying new flood rules that have been criticized by business groups, Republicans.
A NJ Assembly panel advanced a bill aimed at nuclear power expansion.
NJ defends record on uncovering Medicaid fraud in response to White House criticism.
South Jersey child welfare program cuts services as state proposes funding cut.
ICE agents and protestors by Delaney Hall, the detention center in Newark, on May 28, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)
And from D.C. and elsewhere:
Trump administration seizes on shooting to make case again for White House ballroom.
Trump order limiting voting by mail will stand for now, federal judge rules.
How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6.
Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund blocked for now by federal judge.
Trump ordered limits on voting by mail. The Postal Service is moving to make states comply.
Have a great weekend!
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