Why over 1/3 of New Jersey voters now belong to no party

Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.

Why are rising costs weighing so heavily on New Jersey voters?

Across the Mid-Atlantic, soaring costs for housing, groceries and utilities are driving voter anxiety—forcing candidates in key battleground districts to focus on everyday affordability.

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJ

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal authorities.

FBI, postal service investigate suspicious letters sent to election offices with DSA return address

Federal authorities launched a nationwide investigation after envelopes with suspicious substances were sent to congressional offices on Capitol Hill and to election officials across the country.

Leader of violent spree targeting pharmacies, cellphone stores across DMV, NJ gets 11+ years

The co-leader of a violent robbery crew that officials say terrorized pharmacies and cellphone stores across several states in the Northeast has been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison.

Ex-federal employee pleads guilty to $194M fraud scheme

A former federal employee pleaded guilty for allegedly using his high-level security access to siphon over $100 million in government funds, using the stolen money to buy gold bullion, luxury real estate, and high-end vehicles.

Homeland Security and NCIS assist in major human trafficking raid in resort town

Three women face criminal charges after police raided several Virginia massage parlors in connection with a human trafficking and prostitution investigation.

High fuel and turnpike costs weigh on New York and New Jersey voters for 2026

Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.

How suburban margins in NY and NJ could swing close contests in the midterms

The suburbs were long a Republican advantage in presidential elections, but they are now a battleground, and their voters help decide close races in New York and New Jersey.

1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation

More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

University says gunman's terrorism-related history was unknown before campus attack

A report released this week found that law enforcement officials did not inform Old Dominion University of a student’s terrorism-related criminal history before he began shooting at the Virginia campus. 

Eric Bieniemy’s wife shot in Virginia home, ESPN reports; police say son arrested

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot in their Virginia home, according to ESPN, and Bieniemy’s son has been arrested and charged, police said.