Photo credit: Phil Murphy/CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr TRENTON - NJ Governor Phil Murphy Strengthens Ties with India: Signs Executive Order Establishing New Jersey-India Commission New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy took a significant step towards fostering stronger cultural and economic ties with India by signing an executive order to establish the New Jersey-India Commission. The announcement was made during a press conference where Governor Murphy addressed two distinct but impactful topics - the solemn lowering of flags in honor of Sergeant William Rivers, a local hero, and the exciting news of New Jersey hosting the final match of the 2026 World Cup. Amidst these updates, Governor Murphy highlighted the historic moment of marking a new chapter in the friendship between New Jersey and the Republic of India. Honoring Sergeant William Rivers: The Governor commenced the conference by expressing condolences to the family of Sergeant William Rivers, a native of Willingboro and a member of the
Sen. JD Vance During a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) experienced a dramatic interruption when he paused his speech to address a medical emergency involving a Secret Service agent. The incident occurred as Vance was responding to questions from the press. The exchange began with a question about Vance’s role in facilitating connections between Governor Brian Kemp and the Trump campaign, and whether he had sought advice from former Vice President Mike Pence for the campaign. As Vance was addressing these questions, he suddenly halted his response and expressed concern over a Secret Service agent who appeared to be in distress. "It's so humid in here, I thought we lost one of our Secret Service agents," Vance said, visibly concerned. He then reassured the crowd that the situation was under control, adding, "I was worried about him but we're good. God bless you man, glad you're okay." After ensuring the agent received t