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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Submit your question for the NJ gubernatorial forum on PIX11
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – With the race for New Jersey's next governor heating up, Democratic candidates will address key issues at a forum on PIX11 News this Friday. Viewers can submit questions for the candidates by commenting on PIX11's social media accounts, including X, Facebook and Instagram. Submit your questions by Friday, May 23, to be included in this week's forum. More News: Politics Come June 10, New Jersey voters will weigh in on their party's nominee for governor. Democratic candidates participating in PIX11's debate Friday include: State Sen. Steve Sweeney, New Jersey Education Association President Sean Spiller, Congressman Josh Gottheimer, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City Mayor Stephen Fulop and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill. Recent exclusive polling by PIX11, Emerson College and The Hill revealed Sherrill is leading the Democratic field, while Republican voters are favoring former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli. Watch the forum by tuning in or streaming online starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23. Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New Jersey Democrats vow to fight Trump in final gubernatorial debate
The top Democratic candidates running for governor of New Jersey faced off in their final debate Sunday night before next month's primary, vowing to take on President Donald Trump and laying out why they are best positioned to win in November. Five of the six Democratic contenders — Reps. Mikie Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop and former state Senate President Steve Sweeney — met Sunday night in a debate hosted by On New Jersey, the New Jersey Globe and Rider University. A sixth candidate, Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller, did not meet the fundraising threshold to take part. The candidates sparred for over 2½ hours over a variety of state-specific issues, from transit and education funding to taxes and state budgets. But they were united in resolving to take on Trump. New Jersey is one of two states, along with Virginia, with governor's races this year, which could provide an early look at how voters are responding to Trump's second term. While the Virginia matchup is set, the New Jersey candidates first have to compete in the June 10 primary. There are contested primaries on both sides, but former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli has led the GOP primary field, and he secured Trump's endorsement last week. The Democratic race has been more unpredictable, with a crowded field dividing voters. Asked how schools and universities should navigate threats to federal funding if they do not comply with Trump's executive orders on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or transgender issues, all five said institutions should resist the administration. Fulop said, "We should absolutely be pushing back,' while Sweeney called Trump 'a criminal.' Gottheimer, referring to Trump as 'this guy,' said, 'The job of the governor is to fight him.' Baraka — who was arrested on trespassing charges at a federal immigration detention facility this month — also said, 'We have to fight back.' He has denied any wrongdoing and argued that the charges were politically motivated. Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba, now the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, wrote on X after Baraka was arrested, 'NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.' Sherrill, whom some consider the front-runner in the crowded race, called Trump 'the most corrupt president this nation has ever had' and likened him to a playground bully. 'This is not a federal government you can work with,' she said. Sherrill and Gottheimer faced some criticism, particularly from Sweeney, for not doing enough to combat Trump and Republicans in Washington. 'We need to start winning some fights in Washington,' Sweeney said a few times throughout the debate. The candidates also laid out their paths to victory in November, with the race expected to be competitive. Trump lost New Jersey by 6 percentage points last year, a 10-point improvement on his performance in the 2020 election. Sherrill previewed a potential case against Ciattarelli, saying he 'has promised to DOGE New Jersey' and would not stand up to Trump (Ciattarelli has called for establishing a Department of Government Efficiency at the state level). Both Sherrill and Gottheimer touted their victories in competitive House districts, and Gottheimer stressed his focus on reducing taxes and lowering costs. Baraka pitched himself as the true progressive in the race, adding that progressive groups have endorsed him because 'they know I'm going to fight Donald Trump, not just in words but in action.' Sweeney, meanwhile, said that he would be best equipped to run state government and that other candidates pitching themselves as Trenton outsiders would face a steep learning curve. Fulop said in his opening statement that Ciattarelli 'will be tough to beat,' and he later said a candidate tied to the Democratic establishment, and particularly to Gov. Phil Murphy, would be 'dead on arrival in November.' (Murphy cannot run for re-election because of term limits.) 'It is not going to be only a referendum on Donald Trump because independent voters in the state of New Jersey, a lot of them voted for Donald Trump,' Fulop said, later adding, 'You need to move independent voters, you need to move Republican voters, with a clear vision of what New Jersey looks like.' This article was originally published on
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israel launches new airstrikes in southern Beirut targeting ‘Hezbollah missiles'
Israel conducted an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting a building it claimed was used by Hezbollah and testing a fragile ceasefire with the Iranian-backed militant group. Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz, said the strike targeted a Hezbollah 'store of precision-guided missiles', which he argued posed a 'significant threat to the State of Israel'. A huge plume of smoke rose from the building nearly an hour after the Israeli Army ordered residents of the Hadath neighbourhood to evacuate, live footage from Reuters showed. Lebanon condemned the attack, calling on the US and France, who brokered the ceasefire, to press Israel to halt its actions. Lebanese president Joseph Aoun said in a statement: 'Israel's continued actions in undermining stability will exacerbate tensions and place the region at real risk, threatening its security and stability.' This marked Israel's first strike in nearly a month on the Dahiyeh area, where Hezbollah is based, and raised concerns over the ceasefire's stability. Although the ceasefire has largely held, Israel has continued strikes on Hezbollah-linked targets, citing perceived threats. 'The storage of missiles in this infrastructure site constitutes a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon, and poses a threat to the State of Israel and its civilians,' the Israeli military said in a statement. BREAKING: Chaotic scenes in Dahieh in the southern suburbs of Beirut as Israel issues an evacuation order announcing the targeting of a building close to two schools. Traffic is gridlocked as people try to make their way to safety. — Steve Sweeney (@SweeneySteve) April 27, 2025 A Lebanese Civil Defence report confirmed no casualties and that the fire from the strike was extinguished, according to the BBC. The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, expressed concern, noting the panic the strike caused among those hoping for a return to stability. 'Today's strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut generated panic and fear of renewed violence among those desperate for a return to normalcy,' she wrote on X. 'We urge all sides to halt any actions that could further undermine the cessation of hostilities understanding and the implementation of SCR 1701,' she added, referring to the United Nations Security Council resolution that ended the month-long war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006. The moment of the Israeli attack in the Dahiya region of Beirut, a known Hezbollah stronghold. — Cheryl E 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🎗️ (@CherylWroteIt) April 27, 2025 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel 'will not allow Hezbollah to grow stronger'. BREAKING: Gunfire in the Hadath area of Dahieh, Beirut as residents are warned to leave the area as Israel announces it is going to strike a building in a busy residential area. — Steve Sweeney (@SweeneySteve) April 27, 2025 'The Dahiyeh neighbourhood in Beirut will not serve as a safe haven for the terrorist organisation Hezbollah,' it added. Meanwhile, Israel is also facing accusations of breaking international law by blocking aid to Gaza, as dozens of countries present arguments this week at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Since 2 March, Israel has cut off all supplies to Gaza's 2.3 million residents, with food reserves nearly depleted. Israel insists it will not allow aid until Hamas releases all hostages, despite calls from Germany, France, Britain, and the US to allow humanitarian access.
Saba Yemen
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
British journalist & activist Sweeney: "I feel honored to stand with Yemenis' steadfast against global imperialism
Sana'a - Saba: Steve Sweeney, British journalist, activist and director of RT's Lebanon bureau, praised the preparation and organization of the third international conference "Palestine, nation central issue" held in the capital Sana'a. At the conclusion of the conference, Steve expressed his pride in breaking the siege on Yemen and participating in the conference with a people who stand firmly with Palestine and confront the forces of global domination. He said, "I had some questions while coming to Yemen, are you afraid or do you feel afraid, and the answer was, I feel afraid of what, but I feel proud because I am standing with a people who are steadfast against global imperialism." "I am with the people who are fighting imperialism , Zionism, those who stand by them feel strong , courageous, and this is something that Netanyahu and Trump cannot understand," he added. Steve emphasized that Ansar Allah represents the resistance axis and they are the ones who defend the right and the oppressed, and that is why others cannot win against them. He pointed out that Palestine is the issue of the day and is the goal that all free people sought to liberate it, which required sacrifice and redemption for Al-Quds, and in the forefront are the symbols of struggle and martyrdom such as "Hajj Qassem Soleimani, Engineer, Yahya Sinwar, and Ismail Haniyeh." He praised the role of Ansar Allah and all the actions they have taken in confronting the neo-Nazis led by Israel and America in committing the most heinous crimes of genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza. He emphasized that those who fight for freedom and democracy offer debts that others cannot pay. "I have read the victory in many situations that Muslims achieved in Khaybar, Khandaq, and the battle of Karbala," he said. He emphasized that the previous battles prove that we are capable of achieving victories even at different times. He called on everyone to besiege Israel and stop commercial relations with it. He emphasized that there can be no peace in the region and the world as long as Israel exists, as it is a terrorist entity." Steve pointed out that the Zionist regime is weaker than a cobweb, and Israel would not be able to stand for a single moment without the support of the United States, labor unions around the world and the mafia in Britain. He called on everyone to besiege the Zionist entity and its supporters and boycott them in various fields to help stop the genocide committed by this entity against the people of Gaza, and to recall those acts of solidarity that helped to overthrow the racist rule in South Africa. He praised the heroic actions of the revolutionary leadership and the Yemenis who stand against the genocidal crimes committed by the Zionist entity against the Palestinians, and called for supporting the blockade imposed by Yemen on Israeli ships in the Red Sea, and standing with the resistance options until victory is achieved. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
