The Latest Breaking News from New Jersey

Back on the trail: 1990s fast-food chain Roy Rogers is making a comeback

Roy Rogers tapped into Americans’ love of nostalgia and opened a new location of the old-school chain in New Jersey.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Second Amendment Roundup: Whatever Happened to Koons?

Third Circuit still hasn’t decided New Jersey’s years-old “sensitive places” appeal.

Reason · Jul 28, 2025

New Jersey US Attorney Fired After Being Chosen Over Former Trump Lawyer Alina Habba

The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Desiree Leigh Grace, has been dismissed by the Justice Department.

Benzinga · Jul 26, 2025

Trump fights to save Alina Habba in latest showdown with the courts

IN FOCUS: New Jersey judges picked their own nominee to replace Trump’s personal attorney as the state’s top prosecutor. Then Pam Bondi fired her, sparking the most direct attack on the judiciary yet, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

I Almost Fell for an $80K Check Scam — Here’s How I Caught It in Time

When a small-business owner based in New Jersey received a new customer order from a company based in Dubai, he felt that something may be off.

GOBankingRates · Jul 24, 2025

Federal Judge Withdraws Opinion "After Lawyers Complained That [It] Contained … Made-Up Quotes and Misstated Case Outcomes"

From Bloomberg (Justin Henry) today: A New Jersey US district court judge withdrew his decision in a biopharma securities case… The post Federal Judge Withdraws Opinion "After Lawyers Complained That [It] Contained … Made-Up Quotes and Misstated Case Outcomes" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 23, 2025

Who is Desiree Leigh Grace: Alina Habba's Replacement Fired Only Hours After Appointment for Being a 'Rogue Judge'

Desiree Leigh Grace was terminated by the DOJ just hours after being chosen as the replacement for New Jersey's Interim US Atty. Alina Habba. Here's why.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23, 2025

How These 5 States Are Taxing Retirement Income Twice

Retirement should be a time to relax, not worry about taxes. But for many, state tax laws can turn a comfortable retirement into a financial headache. Some states tax retirement income in ways that catch people off guard. In a few places, you might even pay taxes on the same…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 23, 2025

Judges end Trump pick Alina Habba’s tenure as New Jersey’s top prosecutor

Justice department retaliates by removing career prosecutor named as Habba’s replacement

The Guardian - US · Jul 22, 2025

Judges reject Trump lawyer Alina Habba’s bid to serve as federal prosecutor

The Trump administration quickly acted to remove Habba’s replacement following a decision not to extend her term.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2025