Ben Hulac
@bhulac.bsky.social
roaming the halls of Congress for NJ Spotlight News
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Friday news dump coming out of New Jersey and New York...
Both states approved a new fossil gas pipeline.
The company behind it (Williams) just confirmed --->
investor.williams.com/news-release...
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Both states approved a new fossil gas pipeline.
The company behind it (Williams) just confirmed --->
investor.williams.com/news-release...
@njspotlightnews.org
Williams Secures Key Permits for Northeast Supply Enhancement Project | Williams Companies, Inc
TULSA, Okla. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2025-- Williams (NYSE: WMB) announced today a significant regulatory milestone for its Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project, securing the Clean Water Act...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Friday news dump coming out of New Jersey and New York...
Both states approved a new fossil gas pipeline.
The company behind it (Williams) just confirmed --->
investor.williams.com/news-release...
@njspotlightnews.org
Both states approved a new fossil gas pipeline.
The company behind it (Williams) just confirmed --->
investor.williams.com/news-release...
@njspotlightnews.org
Thanks, John.
The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
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The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
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It's definitely worth taking a new look at this smart @bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org story today now that NJ will soon have a congressional vacancy to fill.
If Sherrill wins governorship, filling her House seat could get tricky | NJ Spotlight News
Filling New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s 11th Congressional District seat would hinge on when she resigned.
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thanks, John.
The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
@njspotlightnews.org
The quick overview is that Sherrill has obligations in both D.C. and New Jersey, and the timing on when she resigns is REALLY important.
@njspotlightnews.org
NEW: Tens days ago, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Trump administration was "not trying to shut down" the Gateway project, a huge deal for New Jersey.
Now, the administration is doing just that.
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Now, the administration is doing just that.
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/trum...
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Trump 'terminated' massive Gateway tunnel project | NJ Spotlight News
Republican president eliminates funding for crucial regional project to punish Democrats
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October 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
NEW: Tens days ago, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Trump administration was "not trying to shut down" the Gateway project, a huge deal for New Jersey.
Now, the administration is doing just that.
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/trum...
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Now, the administration is doing just that.
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/trum...
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Reposted by Ben Hulac
Trump said his administration was terminating the Gateway Program, a $16-billion public works project to add two new tunnels beneath the Hudson River between New Jersey and Manhattan.
“It’s thousands of people, and it’s billions of dollars,” Trump said.
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“It’s thousands of people, and it’s billions of dollars,” Trump said.
@bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org
Trump 'terminated' massive Gateway tunnel project | NJ Spotlight News
Republican president eliminates funding for crucial regional project to punish Democrats
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October 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Trump said his administration was terminating the Gateway Program, a $16-billion public works project to add two new tunnels beneath the Hudson River between New Jersey and Manhattan.
“It’s thousands of people, and it’s billions of dollars,” Trump said.
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“It’s thousands of people, and it’s billions of dollars,” Trump said.
@bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org
From the Oval Office, Trump says he is considering order military strikes against Venezuela.
“We are certainly looking at land now because we’ve got the sea under control," Trump said.
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“We are certainly looking at land now because we’ve got the sea under control," Trump said.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
From the Oval Office, Trump says he is considering order military strikes against Venezuela.
“We are certainly looking at land now because we’ve got the sea under control," Trump said.
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“We are certainly looking at land now because we’ve got the sea under control," Trump said.
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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory laid off 11% of its staff today, including many people working on an active Mars rover mission. “There’s no whitewashing the ‘doomsday-eve’ feeling that's looming over all our heads,” wrote one JPL’er. eos.org/research-and...
JPL Workforce Decimated - Eos
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif., laid off 550 people, a roughly 11% reduction of its workforce.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory laid off 11% of its staff today, including many people working on an active Mars rover mission. “There’s no whitewashing the ‘doomsday-eve’ feeling that's looming over all our heads,” wrote one JPL’er. eos.org/research-and...
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Senate adopted by voice vote: Kaine amendment #3337 to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
October 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Senate adopted by voice vote: Kaine amendment #3337 to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
Trump administration banning drone photography in Chicago airspace.
Photographers = not happy.
“When the government imposes such a broad and prolonged ban on newsgathering, it risks turning ‘security’ into a pretext for suppressing press freedom.”
www.nppa.org/news/814
Photographers = not happy.
“When the government imposes such a broad and prolonged ban on newsgathering, it risks turning ‘security’ into a pretext for suppressing press freedom.”
www.nppa.org/news/814
NPPA Raises First Amendment Concerns Over Largest Drone Flight Ban Ever Issued in U.S.*
The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) today raised serious First Amendment concerns over the Department of Homeland Security’s request and the Federal Aviation Administration’s issuance ...
www.nppa.org
October 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Trump administration banning drone photography in Chicago airspace.
Photographers = not happy.
“When the government imposes such a broad and prolonged ban on newsgathering, it risks turning ‘security’ into a pretext for suppressing press freedom.”
www.nppa.org/news/814
Photographers = not happy.
“When the government imposes such a broad and prolonged ban on newsgathering, it risks turning ‘security’ into a pretext for suppressing press freedom.”
www.nppa.org/news/814
Thanks, Bobby.
The shutdown is about how much the government spends.
But is also part of a broader fight about health policy.
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The shutdown is about how much the government spends.
But is also part of a broader fight about health policy.
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Important reporting here from @bhulac.bsky.social on why the federal gov't is shutdown, the fight over healthcare in D.C. and its impact on NJ residents like Theresa Luoni.
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Why is the government shut down? Partly a fight over healthcare | NJ Spotlight News
Democrats look to get Medicaid increases in talks with Trump, GOP
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October 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thanks, Bobby.
The shutdown is about how much the government spends.
But is also part of a broader fight about health policy.
@njspotlightnews.org
The shutdown is about how much the government spends.
But is also part of a broader fight about health policy.
@njspotlightnews.org
Every federal shutdown is a bit different.
Here are five things to know about this one...
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/gove...
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Here are five things to know about this one...
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Government shutdown: Who gets paid, what gets cut | NJ Spotlight News
Key ways the federal shutdown impacts people in NJ
www.njspotlightnews.org
October 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Every federal shutdown is a bit different.
Here are five things to know about this one...
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/gove...
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Here are five things to know about this one...
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/gove...
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NEW: It's day two of the federal shutdown.
The shutdown is expected to cost an estimated $400 million every day.
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/fede...
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The shutdown is expected to cost an estimated $400 million every day.
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/fede...
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Federal government shuts down again under Trump | NJ Spotlight News
Social programs to stop, workers to be sent home
www.njspotlightnews.org
October 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
NEW: It's day two of the federal shutdown.
The shutdown is expected to cost an estimated $400 million every day.
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/fede...
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The shutdown is expected to cost an estimated $400 million every day.
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/fede...
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After lawmakers were unable to reach agreement, the U.S. government lurched into a shutdown early Wednesday, a threshold that triggers federal agencies and departments to send staff home and forces employees considered “essential” to work without pay. @bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org
Federal government shuts down again under Trump | NJ Spotlight News
Social programs to stop, workers to be sent home
www.njspotlightnews.org
October 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
After lawmakers were unable to reach agreement, the U.S. government lurched into a shutdown early Wednesday, a threshold that triggers federal agencies and departments to send staff home and forces employees considered “essential” to work without pay. @bhulac.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org
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CBO releases analysis on the impacts of a government shutdown on the federal workforce, economy and business activity
www.cbo.gov/system/files...
www.cbo.gov/system/files...
www.cbo.gov
September 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
CBO releases analysis on the impacts of a government shutdown on the federal workforce, economy and business activity
www.cbo.gov/system/files...
www.cbo.gov/system/files...
NEW: A shutdown is imminent.
There is a “strong likelihood,” said one government expert, “that we’ll end up with a government shutdown like no other.”
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/with...
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There is a “strong likelihood,” said one government expert, “that we’ll end up with a government shutdown like no other.”
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/with...
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With no updates and no deal, government shutdown gets closer | NJ Spotlight News
Advocates warn shutdown will mean harm for many
www.njspotlightnews.org
September 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
NEW: A shutdown is imminent.
There is a “strong likelihood,” said one government expert, “that we’ll end up with a government shutdown like no other.”
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/with...
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There is a “strong likelihood,” said one government expert, “that we’ll end up with a government shutdown like no other.”
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/with...
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Dar Global, a real estate developer, is to launch a $1 billion project in Saudi Arabia in a deal with Trump Organization.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Dar Global, a real estate developer, is to launch a $1 billion project in Saudi Arabia in a deal with Trump Organization.
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everyone's talking about the lethal shooting of Charlie Kirk
there was a shooting at a Colorado high school THIS afternoon
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there was a shooting at a Colorado high school THIS afternoon
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3 injured in Evergreen High School shooting, including suspected shooter
Three people are in critical condition after a shooting at Evergreen High School on Wednesday afternoon, including the alleged shooter.
kdvr.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
everyone's talking about the lethal shooting of Charlie Kirk
there was a shooting at a Colorado high school THIS afternoon
kdvr.com/news/local/a...
there was a shooting at a Colorado high school THIS afternoon
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Students at one of the largest high school districts in New Jersey are beginning the school year without long-standing mental health services amid deep concern and outrage from school staff, parents and former students.
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School board drops student mental health service | NJ Spotlight News
Hunterdon Central Regional High School, one of the largest high school districts in NJ, begins new school year without long-standing mental health services.
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September 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Students at one of the largest high school districts in New Jersey are beginning the school year without long-standing mental health services amid deep concern and outrage from school staff, parents and former students.
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DC: If you see anything related to Trump’s ride along this evening, send to marisakabas.04 on Signal.
August 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
DC: If you see anything related to Trump’s ride along this evening, send to marisakabas.04 on Signal.
WOW.
Russia's dictator gets the red-carpet treatment today in Alaska, per White House pool reporter.
Russia's dictator gets the red-carpet treatment today in Alaska, per White House pool reporter.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
WOW.
Russia's dictator gets the red-carpet treatment today in Alaska, per White House pool reporter.
Russia's dictator gets the red-carpet treatment today in Alaska, per White House pool reporter.
Asked today if he was going with Trump to Alaska, Sen. Lindsey Graham said:
“No," adding: “I’d be afraid Putin would take me back to Russia.”
per @bennettjohnt.bsky.social
“No," adding: “I’d be afraid Putin would take me back to Russia.”
per @bennettjohnt.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Asked today if he was going with Trump to Alaska, Sen. Lindsey Graham said:
“No," adding: “I’d be afraid Putin would take me back to Russia.”
per @bennettjohnt.bsky.social
“No," adding: “I’d be afraid Putin would take me back to Russia.”
per @bennettjohnt.bsky.social
In New Jersey and beyond, business is looking great for the private prison industry.
“I think it is an unprecedented opportunity for them," one attorney told me.
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/08/priv...
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“I think it is an unprecedented opportunity for them," one attorney told me.
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Revenue boom for private prisons amid Trump ICE actions | NJ Spotlight News
GEO Group and CoreCivic, both of which operate facilities in New Jersey, saw revenues jump in the latest quarter.
www.njspotlightnews.org
August 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In New Jersey and beyond, business is looking great for the private prison industry.
“I think it is an unprecedented opportunity for them," one attorney told me.
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/08/priv...
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“I think it is an unprecedented opportunity for them," one attorney told me.
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/08/priv...
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From last night on @njspotlightnews.org — our interview with @dep.nj.gov Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social on this landmark settlement www.njspotlightnews.org/video/nj-rea...
August 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
From last night on @njspotlightnews.org — our interview with @dep.nj.gov Commissioner @shawnlatur.bsky.social on this landmark settlement www.njspotlightnews.org/video/nj-rea...
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ICE is expanding its footprint in NJ. What does that look like and what does it mean for the region?
@bhulac.bsky.social explains on this week's episode of "Hey, NJ."
@bhulac.bsky.social explains on this week's episode of "Hey, NJ."
What's behind Trump's massive ICE expansion in NJ? | Hey, NJ
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
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July 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
ICE is expanding its footprint in NJ. What does that look like and what does it mean for the region?
@bhulac.bsky.social explains on this week's episode of "Hey, NJ."
@bhulac.bsky.social explains on this week's episode of "Hey, NJ."
NEWS
two industrial plants in New Jersey that clean medical equipment will have more time to meet a federal rule to limit their use of a known carcinogen.
that's thanks to a new memo from the White House
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two industrial plants in New Jersey that clean medical equipment will have more time to meet a federal rule to limit their use of a known carcinogen.
that's thanks to a new memo from the White House
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/07/trum...
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Trump gives two NJ plants more time to meet pollution rules | NJ Spotlight News
Biden-era rules sought protections for workers, residents from cancer-causing chemical
www.njspotlightnews.org
July 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
NEWS
two industrial plants in New Jersey that clean medical equipment will have more time to meet a federal rule to limit their use of a known carcinogen.
that's thanks to a new memo from the White House
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/07/trum...
@njspotlightnews.org
two industrial plants in New Jersey that clean medical equipment will have more time to meet a federal rule to limit their use of a known carcinogen.
that's thanks to a new memo from the White House
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/07/trum...
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first in @njspotlightnews.org
the Trump administration has plans to detain immigrants at two military bases
one is in New Jersey, the other in Indiana
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/07/trum...
the Trump administration has plans to detain immigrants at two military bases
one is in New Jersey, the other in Indiana
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/07/trum...
NJ military base to be used for immigrant detention | NJ Spotlight News
Defense Secretary Hegseth told lawmakers Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst would be used to hold immigrant detainees.
www.njspotlightnews.org
July 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
first in @njspotlightnews.org
the Trump administration has plans to detain immigrants at two military bases
one is in New Jersey, the other in Indiana
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/07/trum...
the Trump administration has plans to detain immigrants at two military bases
one is in New Jersey, the other in Indiana
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/07/trum...