(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)As President Trump tries to overturn a raft of federal policies, Democrats in Congress are on defense
(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)As President Trump tries to overturn a raft of federal policies, Democrats in Congress are on defense
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Legislation signed in 2023 averted economic catastrophe, but Congress must soon face the issue again

Former governor, current senator discuss some political priorities. Plus, music from Jazz House Kids

NJ congressman expresses optimism that Senate will follow suit
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)And what does it mean for New Jersey?
(Mattie Rosen/NJ Spotlight News)Federal default fears, lowered tax predictions loom as potential hazards for NJ

NJ lawmakers are in the final weeks of negotiating the state budget

NJ congressman tries to find common ground for a deal

Congressman says Republican-backed Limit, Save, Grow Act would lead to devastating aid cuts

Biden said he's 'confident' an agreement will be reached
(John Reitmeyer/ NJ Spotlight News)The federal government could run out of money by June 1

The uncertainty is trickling down into state politics
APHouse Democrats consider trying to force a vote to raise the debt ceiling
NJ Spotlight NewsSen. Bob Menendez says debt ceiling should not be tied to budget cuts
(AP Photo/Jon Elswick)The debt limit has been reached. What does that mean? What are the risks and options?

Republican House majority and Biden administration at odds over raising the debt ceiling

If Congress doesn’t raise the borrowing limit, the United States could default on its debt

Cory Booker celebrates his victory and talks about his goals in the U.S. Senate. Plus, a state Senate committee says OK to the governor’s latest ...

Thousands of New Jersey federal employees returned to work after being furloughed for 16 days during the partial government shutdown, to the relief of workers ...

It’s time for the running mate debate. Guadagno versus Silva and we have a preview. Plus, a late ruling from the Supreme Court on gay ...