Effort to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey's top prosecutor sparks legal challenge
Man facing drug and gun charges seeks dismissal of indictment on grounds that Habba was unlawfully named acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
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The Dish: Seafood at a New Jersey hideaway
Tucked away in rural New Jersey, Sweet Amalia Market and Kitchen offers fresh seafood and salad to diners in a casual setting.
Breaking down latest Justice Department shakeup
Alina Habba, a one-time personal lawyer to President Trump, has been appointed to the top federal prosecutor job in New Jersey. Meanwhile, two federal prosecutors who had handled cases related to the attacks of Jan. 6, along with the top ethics watchdog at the department., have been fired. Scott MacFarlane has details.
DOJ official pushes to keep Habba as acting U.S. attorney as deadline looms
A 120-day deadline for Habba's time as interim U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey expires Tuesday.
Man killed by lightning in New Jersey
A man in New Jersey was killed and several people were injured by a lightning strike Wednesday night. Meg Oliver reports on his death and the rise in lightning events brought on by climate change. And Lonnie Quinn has more on the danger of lightning.
Coast Guard member describes effort to help rescue 165 from Texas floods
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods.
New Jersey hosts hit family-run rodeo
Pilesgrove Township, N.J., is hosting Cowtown Rodeo, one of the nation's longest-running rodeos. In a time when pro rodeo is one of the fastest-growing sports in America, here's a look at the family-owned event leading the charge.
Skydiving plane crashes in New Jersey
More than a dozen people went to the hospital after a skydiving aircraft crashed in New Jersey. CBS News New York is tracking the investigation.
15 injured when skydiving plane crashes at Cross Keys Airport in N.J.
The FAA is investigating after a skydiving plane crashed at Cross Keys Airport in Williamstown, New Jersey.
Judicial nominee Bove denies allegation he told lawyers to ignore court orders
Federal appeals court nominee Emil Bove, denying a whistleblower's account, says he never told DOJ attorneys to ignore court orders.
N.J. lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella in Asbury Park, police say
Authorities say the six foot umbrella went through her shoulder.
Rep. McIver pleads not guilty to charges
New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty on Wednesday over charges related to a clash outside Newark's Delaney Hall in May. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Jack Ciattarelli on New Jersey governor bid
After two failed bids, Republican Jack Ciattarelli once again has his eye on the New Jersey governor's mansion. Ciattarelli joins "The Takeout" to discuss his third gubernatorial campaign.
Edan Alexander to return to U.S.
Edan Alexander, a U.S.-Israeli hostage held in Gaza by Hamas after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, is returning to New Jersey for the first time since his capture. CBS News New York's Christina Fam reports.
Trump administration can keep Mahmoud Khalil jailed, judge says
A judge says the Trump administration can detain Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil for allegedly lying on his green card application — after ruling he can't be jailed for foreign policy reasons.
Ciattarelli, Sherrill win N.J. primaries
Trump-back Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey's gubernatorial primaries on Tuesday. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results.
Unpacking stakes of New Jersey governor's race
The winners of Tuesday's Democratic and Republican contests in New Jersey will compete in November to become the state's next governor. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more from the Garden State. Then, political strategists Hyma Moore and Rina Shah join with analysis.
NJ polls open in governor primary race
New Jersey polls opened Tuesday in a key primary race for the state's gubernatorial election. CBS News' Hunter Woodall has more on what to expect.
DNC chair talks to David Hogg in leaked audio
In a leaked recording of a Democratic National Committee meeting obtained by Politico, party Chair Ken Martin expressed frustration with Vice Chair David Hogg over continued infighting. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, NOTUS congressional reporter Daniella Diaz and CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall join "The Takeout" to unpack the latest political headlines.
Trump threatens Musk with "serious consequences" if he donates to Democrats
When asked if his relationship with Elon Musk was over, President Trump said, "I would assume so, yeah."
Mikie Sherrill on New Jersey governorship bid
Kamala Harris ran 400,000 votes behind Joe Biden in New Jersey in 2024 and that's energized Republicans who see this year's governor's race as a blue state MAGA test case. Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill joins "The Takeout" to discuss her candidacy for governor in the Garden State.
Bones found on N.J. beaches ID'd as captain of doomed 19th-century ship
The skeletal remains, including a skull, were found on a number of South Jersey beaches between 1995 and 2013.
Judge dismisses Newark mayor's charge
A federal judge in New Jersey officially dismissed the trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on Wednesday. CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Republicans eye New Jersey governorship
Democrats and Republicans have wrapped their final primary debates in the New Jersey governor's race. Political strategists Joel Payne and Jeanette Hoffman join "America Decides" with analysis.
Electricity demand expected to jump by more than 75% by 2050, report says
Electricity demand could jump at least 25% in the next five years and as much as 78% by 2050.
How other countries are reacting to the U.S. election results
Trump congratulates Democrats in election night call with CBS News
Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott
Troy Jackson defeats longtime Maine Sen. Susan Collins
Democrats, retaking House majority, aim to derail Trump's agenda
Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats
Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race
Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate race in another Democratic upset
