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Fighter Jet Over NJ Town Sparks Speculation Over Trump, Police Say No Emergency
A military jet circling over Pequannock Friday morning, Sept. 12, sent residents rushing outside and flooding Facebook with questions. The Pequannock Township Police Department said they were aware of the aircraft around 9 a.m. but emphasized there was no threat to the community. “The Pequannock Police has no knowledge of any emergency situation at this time,” the department wrote on Facebook. “The US military operates on a whole different ‘plane’ than the local police department. If there was anything to be concerned about we would notify our community asap. Please do not call the police d…
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Watch As NORAD Jets Intercept Another Plane Over Trump's Bedminster Golf Club
Another pilot. Another interception. Another headache for NORAD over Donald Trump’s golf club during the Fourth of July weekend. For the second time this weekend, a civilian aircraft violated restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, where the president and first lady stayed for the holiday. On Saturday, July 5, a NORAD fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, around 2:39 p.m., officials said. The pilot had entered a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zone without authorization. NORAD said its aircraft performed a “headbutt mane…
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Trump Expected In NJ Ahead Of West Point Speech, FAA Issues VIP Alert
The FAA has issued a VIP Movement Notification for the Morristown/Bedminster area from May 23 to May 25, signaling that President Trump is expected to be in New Jersey ahead of his scheduled commencement address at West Point. The alert, published by the FAA Safety Team (FAAST), outlines temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) up to 17,999 feet MSL. It does not name Trump specifically, but notices of this kind are typically reserved for presidential-level travel, especially when they include areas like Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster. Specific restrictions will be available via NOTAM an…
Politics
Trump Endorses Ciattarelli For NJ Governor
President Donald Trump has made his pick for New Jersey governor. Trump, who has property in Bedminster in Somerset County, endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for the Republican nomination on his Truth Social account Monday. “Jack Ciattarelli is a terrific America First Candidate running to be the next Governor of a State that I love, NEW JERSEY!” Trump said. “Jack, who after getting to know and understand MAGA, has gone ALL IN, and is now 100% (PLUS!). He is strongly supported by the most Highly Respected Leaders in New Jersey and, as your next Governor, Jack Ciattarelli will work closely with me …
Politics
Trump Taps His Former Lawyer As Interim Attorney For New Jersey
President Donald Trump has tapped Alina Habba, his longtime attorney and current Counselor to the President, as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey—effective immediately. Habba, 40, who was born and raised in Summit, was the lead attorney for Trump in the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump trial, which began in January 2024. She is a managing partner at Habba Madaio & Associates, LLP, a law firm with an office in Bedminster and does not appear to have any experience in federal court. Earlier this year, Habba came under fire for telling Andrew Tate, who is accused of…
Politics
Trump Sits Down With NJ GOP Candidate In Bedminster: Report
New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli met with President Donald Trump on Friday, March 21, at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, according to multiple reports. Ciattarelli, a contender in the 2025 governor’s race, shared several photos from the meeting on social media, posing alongside the former president. Tonight, my great honor and pleasure to share time with @POTUS at Trump National in Bedminster. pic.twitter.com/STERLESX4Z — Jack Ciattarelli (@Jack4NJ) March 22, 2025 The New Jersey Globe confirmed that the two "briefly sat down" during the visit—fueling speculation that Trum…
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Mystery Drones 'Not The Enemy:' Trump Clears The Air
After months of speculation and sky-high conspiracy theories, the mystery around those mysterious drones has finally been grounded. Sort of. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt relayed a message “directly” from President Donald Trump during her first press briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, addressing the drones that have been seen over the tri-state since late last year. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for research and various other reasons,” Leavitt quoted Trump as sayi…
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Mystery Drones Over NJ? Trump Says 'I Just Got Here! But Promises Answers
Since November, New Jersey skies have been abuzz with mystery drones. And now President Donald Trump promises answers. Shortly after his inauguration, Trump addressed the peculiar sightings, including reports of drones flying over his Bedminster golf club, calling the activity “interesting” and vowing to get to the bottom of it. "In fact, I’d like to know because I just got here. I just came here. I would like to find out what it is and tell the people," he said Monday, Jan. 20 after an inquiry from a reporter. "In fact, I’d like to do that. Can we find out what that was, Susie? OK? W…
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Drones Could Be Looking For Missing Radioactive Material, NJ Mayor Says
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham has his own theory about the drones over New Jersey. He says they may be looking for radioactive material that went missing earlier this month. "We know we have drones flying in a grid-like pattern. In my opinion, they're looking for something. What might they be looking for? Maybe that's radioactive material," Melham said on Good Day New York. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an alert on Friday, Dec. 13, confirming radi…
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Drones Force Trump To Cancel Trip To NJ Golf Club
President-elect Donald Trump said he is canceling a trip to his golf club in Somerset County because of the numerous drone sightings in New Jersey. Trump made the comments at a press conference on Monday, Dec. 16, where he was repeatedly asked about the drones and the federal government's response. "The government knows what is happening," Trump said. "Something strange is going on." Trump said the White House and the military should be as transparent as possible about what the drones are. "For some reason they want to keep people in suspense," Trump said. "They don't want to tell the peo…
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Unlicensed Driver, 25, Wanted In Deadly Fourth Of July Crash On Route 287: Prosecutor
A 25-year-old New York woman has been named "Fugitive of the Month" in one New Jersey county. Angely Betancourt has been charged with reckless death by auto and causing death while driving unlicensed in the July 4, 2022 crash that left one person dead on Route 287 southbound access ramp to Route 78 west in Bedminster, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office said. The crash, which happened just before 12:25 p.m., was investigated by New Jersey State Police. The department did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment.
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New Peter Sarsgaard Movie Filmed Throughout New Jersey Hits Theaters
A new movie opening Friday was a real "coup" for the Garden State. "Coup!" starring Peter Sarsgaard opens in theatres throughout New Jersey, distributed by Greenwich Entertainment The film is set on a seaside estate during World War I amidst the 1918 influenza epidemic as a journalist and his socialite wife take in a mysterious grifter, played by Sarsgaard, to be a private cook, according to a synopsis. Sarsgaard soon leads staff in a takeover of the mansion as the epidemic reaches the island, according to a synopsis. The movie took advantage of New Jersey's early 20th century…
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Retired NY Knicks Star Charles Oakley Dines At NJ Restaurant During Special Trip For Friend
Akhtar Farzaie needed one more person to bring to a charity golf outing at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster last month. Naturally, retired NY Knicks power forward Charles Oakley was the first person to come to mind. Farzaie, 41, who owns Bella Pizza in Hillsborough, met the 60-year-old NBA legend when he said he was elbowed by him during a pickup game at a local YMCA in 2002. The two were later acquainted by mutual friends, and have kept in touch ever since. Oakley agreed to make a special trip out to Somerset County for Farzie last month, and was treated to seared Bronzino, si…
Weather
Tornadoes Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For All Of NJ, Parts Of PA
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for all of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania to close out Memorial Day. The NWS said tornadoes, heavy rain, and wind gusts up to 65 mph were possible through 9 p.m. The first round of storms came early Monday morning, May 27. National Weather Service As of press time, more than 600 Bedminster, NJ residents were without power, according to JCP&L. It was not immediately clear if that outage was caused by the storm, though. The NWS says storms are expected to cease before 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. Temps will dip…