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Christie denies making remark about Trump, opioid crisis
Posted: Updated:TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is denying a published report that he said Donald Trump's "presidency is over" if he doesn't recognize the seriousness of the opioid crisis.
Former Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy told The Washington Post that the Republican governor made the comments. Kennedy serves on the federal opioid commission that Christie chairs.
In a statement issued Monday, Christie says the remarks attributed to him "are false." He added that Trump understands the issue and supports the efforts to combat it. Christie says he is "confident that the president's actions will speak louder than anything else."
Kennedy, a Democrat who now lives in southern New Jersey, said commission members are worried that their recommendation that Trump declare a national emergency on opioids will not be adopted.
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3-alarm fire sweeps through Jersey City apartment buildings
3-alarm fire sweeps through Jersey City apartment buildings
A three-alarm fire swept through several Jersey City apartment buildings Saturday, and residents affected by the blaze are crediting two neighbors with saving lives.
A three-alarm fire swept through several Jersey City apartment buildings Saturday, and residents affected by the blaze are crediting two neighbors with saving lives.
Forecast: Rain and wind overnight, showers and clouds for Sunday
Forecast: Rain and wind overnight, showers and clouds for Sunday
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New Jersey will see rainy conditions throughout the rest of the weekend.
New Jersey will see rainy conditions throughout the rest of the weekend.
Survivors recount deadly Missouri duck boat sinking
Survivors recount deadly Missouri duck boat sinking
State and federal investigators are trying to determine what sent the vessel, originally built for military use in World War II, to its demise.
State and federal investigators are trying to determine what sent the vessel, originally built for military use in World War II, to its demise.
Funerals for child victims of Union City fire set for Wednesday
Funerals for child victims of Union City fire set for Wednesday
The funerals for five children killed in a raging fire in Union City are set for Wednesday.
The funerals for five children killed in a raging fire in Union City are set for Wednesday.
The funerals for five children killed in a raging fire in Union City are set for Wednesday.
The funerals for five children killed in a raging fire in Union City are set for Wednesday.
Spotlight New Jersey - Full show for July 21
Spotlight New Jersey - Full show for July 21
Della Crews hosts Spotlight New Jersey each weekend, only on News 12 New Jersey.
Della Crews hosts Spotlight New Jersey each weekend, only on News 12 New Jersey.
Power & Politics - Full Show for July 21
Power & Politics - Full Show for July 21
Eric Landskroner hosts Power & Politics every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, only on News 12 New Jersey.
Eric Landskroner hosts Power & Politics every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, only on News 12 New Jersey.
Memorial Mass held in honor of fallen Perth Amboy firefighter
Memorial Mass held in honor of fallen Perth Amboy firefighter
A memorial Mass was held Saturday in Perth Amboy in honor of a firefighter who died last month.
A memorial Mass was held Saturday in Perth Amboy in honor of a firefighter who died last month.
Coast Guard searches for missing man near Sandy Hook
Coast Guard searches for missing man near Sandy Hook
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News 12 Generic
The Coast Guard is looking for a man on a personal watercraft who disappeared in New York Bay.
The Coast Guard is looking for a man on a personal watercraft who disappeared in New York Bay.
Who mows the Chester Township telephone pole farm?
Who mows the Chester Township telephone pole farm?
Who mows the Chester Township telephone pole farm?
Who mows the Chester Township telephone pole farm?
Morris County residents are undoubtedly familiar with the so-called telephone pole farm in Chester Township.
Morris County residents are undoubtedly familiar with the so-called telephone pole farm in Chester Township.
NJ teen sells lollipops for charity on International Lollipop Day
NJ teen sells lollipops for charity on International Lollipop Day
NJ teen sells lollipops for charity on International Lollipop Day
NJ teen sells lollipops for charity on International Lollipop Day
A teenage candy maker celebrated International Lollipop Day by selling special lollipops for charity.
A teenage candy maker celebrated International Lollipop Day by selling special lollipops for charity.
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AP: Trump was taped talking of paying for Playboy model's story
AP: Trump was taped talking of paying for Playboy model's story
Trump was taped talking of paying for Playboy model's story
Trump was taped talking of paying for Playboy model's story
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer secretly recorded Trump discussing a potential payment for a former Playboy model's account of having an affair with him.
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer secretly recorded Trump discussing a potential payment for a former Playboy model's account of having an affair with him.
President Trump invites Putin to Washington in the fall
President Trump invites Putin to Washington in the fall
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, listens to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference after their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, Monday, July 16, 2018.
President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the White House this fall for a second get-together, even as cleanup from the first continues with no letup.
President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the White House this fall for a second get-together, even as cleanup from the first continues with no letup.
President Trump corrects his quote, says misspoke on Russian meddling
President Trump corrects his quote, says misspoke on Russian meddling
Trump corrects his quote, says misspoke on Russian meddling
Trump corrects his quote, says misspoke on Russian meddling
President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to "clarify" his public undermining of American intelligence agencies, saying he had misspoken.
President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to "clarify" his public undermining of American intelligence agencies, saying he had misspoken.
President Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russia 2016 meddling
President Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russia 2016 meddling
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, listens to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference after their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, Monday, July 16, 2018.
Standing next to Russia's Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump openly questioned his own intelligence agencies' conclusions that Moscow was to blame for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.
Standing next to Russia's Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump openly questioned his own intelligence agencies' conclusions that Moscow was to blame for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.
President Trump pays tribute to Churchill amid strains on US-UK ties
President Trump pays tribute to Churchill amid strains on US-UK ties
President Donald Trump paid tribute to the legacy of Winston Churchill on Friday amid questions about whether he's putting new strains on the "special relationship" between the U.S. and the U.K.
President Donald Trump paid tribute to the legacy of Winston Churchill on Friday amid questions about whether he's putting new strains on the "special relationship" between the U.S. and the U.K.
NJ sets aside $2.1 million to help immigrants facing deportation
NJ sets aside $2.1 million to help immigrants facing deportation
NJ sets aside $2.1 million to help immigrants facing deportation
New Jersey set aside $2.1 million in its fiscal year 2019 budget to help immigrants facing deportation in the state.
New Jersey set aside $2.1 million in its fiscal year 2019 budget to help immigrants facing deportation in the state.
NJ groups rally efforts for and against Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
NJ groups rally efforts for and against Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
President Donald Trump nominated D.C. Court of Appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
President Donald Trump nominated D.C. Court of Appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
NJ GOP candidate says House campaign chair should resign
NJ GOP candidate says House campaign chair should resign
NJ GOP candidate says House campaign chair should resign
NJ GOP candidate says House campaign chair should resign
A New Jersey Republican congressional candidate is calling for the ouster of the House GOP's campaign chairman after the party denounced him over racially charged social media posts.
A New Jersey Republican congressional candidate is calling for the ouster of the House GOP's campaign chairman after the party denounced him over racially charged social media posts.
President Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
President Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump is nominating influential conservative Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court further to the right.
President Donald Trump is nominating influential conservative Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court further to the right.
Sen. Menendez reacts to comedian’s prank call to Trump
Sen. Menendez reacts to comedian’s prank call to Trump
Sen. Menendez reacts to comedian’s prank call to Trump
Sen. Menendez reacts to comedian’s prank call to Trump
Sen. Bob Menendez says a comedian who made a prank call to President Donald Trump while posing as him touched on serious issues but also highlighted presidential security shortcomings.
Sen. Bob Menendez says a comedian who made a prank call to President Donald Trump while posing as him touched on serious issues but also highlighted presidential security shortcomings.
