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New Jersey: 6,600 Noncitizens Registered to Vote

A software error at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission caused about 6,600 non-citizens to be added to the state’s voter rolls between June 2023 and June 2024, with fewer than 400 of them ultimately voting; officials say they are removing those erroneously registered and have launched an independent investigation into the vendor IDEMIA. Gov. Mikie Sherrill framed the incident as a voter-registration integrity issue amid ongoing scrutiny from President Donald Trump, calling for transparency and accountability while noting the issue predates her tenure.

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Johnson backs ban on lawmakers dating Hill staff

House Speaker Mike Johnson backs expanding the prohibition on romantic or sexual relationships between lawmakers and Capitol Hill staff as part of broader efforts to tighten House workplace rules amid ongoing misconduct scandals. A bipartisan task force is weighing a broader package of recommendations, including a potential ban on relationships with staff outside a member’s office, citing power imbalances and the need for rules similar to corporate America.

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Einride plans to acquire Flipturn in stock deal

Einride AB will acquire Flipturn in an all-stock deal valued at $38.4 million, boosting its energy under management and expanding North America’s largest heavy‑duty EV charging ecosystem. The move strengthens Einride’s U.S. presence and advances a fully integrated electric freight technology stack, including charging, energy management software, and a brokerage layer to connect fleets with third‑party networks.

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Vance Links Epstein to Israeli Intelligence

Vice President JD Vance told Joe Rogan that the Trump administration absolutely screwed up the communications around the Epstein files release and should have released documents more quickly, while denying it was a coordinated cover-up. He also highlighted the challenge of redactions and distinguishing victims from co-conspirators, and cited Epstein’s alleged intelligence connections as part of the broader context.

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