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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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Police reopen Route 35 in Neptune after pedestrian is hit
Police reopen Route 35 in Neptune after pedestrian is hit
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Neptune police have reopened Route 35 following a severe crash overnight.
Neptune police have reopened Route 35 following a severe crash overnight.
Forecast: Clouds, then sun; temps near 49 degrees
Forecast: Clouds, then sun; temps near 49 degrees
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No Mega Millions winner, jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion
No Mega Millions winner, jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1 billion
No one won the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to a staggering $1.6 billion.
No one won the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to a staggering $1.6 billion.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Charity hockey game benefits Paramus school bus crash victims
Charity hockey game benefits Paramus school bus crash victims
All of the proceeds from the game are going toward the Paramus Children's Health Foundation.
All of the proceeds from the game are going toward the Paramus Children's Health Foundation.
All of the proceeds from the game are going toward the Paramus Children's Health Foundation.
All of the proceeds from the game are going toward the Paramus Children's Health Foundation.
First-ever sports betting takes place at Far Hills steeplechase races
First-ever sports betting takes place at Far Hills steeplechase races
Far Hills Mayor Paul Vallone placed the first bet ever at the Far Hills steeplechase races since the state legalized sports betting.
Far Hills Mayor Paul Vallone placed the first bet ever at the Far Hills steeplechase races since the state legalized sports betting.
NJ first lady Tammy Murphy father dies at 90
NJ first lady Tammy Murphy father dies at 90
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New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy says she is mourning the loss of her father.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy says she is mourning the loss of her father.
Police: 3 arrested in Jersey City double shooting
Police: 3 arrested in Jersey City double shooting
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The incident happened near Union Street around 10 p.m. Friday.
The incident happened near Union Street around 10 p.m. Friday.
NJ Task Force 1 returns after helping rebuild storm-ravaged Florida
NJ Task Force 1 returns after helping rebuild storm-ravaged Florida
Members of New Jersey Task Force 1 were welcomed back today after assisting with the destruction caused by Hurricane Michael in Florida.
A total of 82 men and women spent 11 days trying to help areas that were damaged by the storm.
A total of 82 men and women spent 11 days trying to help areas that were damaged by the storm.
Crews to install power pole on Portal North Bridge
Crews to install power pole on Portal North Bridge
Crews will conduct preliminary work on a rail bridge over the Hackensack River today.
Crews will conduct preliminary work on a rail bridge over the Hackensack River today.
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Hugin defends campaign ads attacking Sen. Menendez
Hugin defends campaign ads attacking Sen. Menendez
Hugin defends campaign ads attacking Sen. Menendez
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bob Hugin is defending his campaign commercials criticizing incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bob Hugin is defending his campaign commercials criticizing incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.
Menendez calls out opponent Hugin after ‘prostitute’ attack ad
Menendez calls out opponent Hugin after ‘prostitute’ attack ad
Menendez calls out opponent Hugin after ‘prostitute’ attack ad
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez says that the U.S. Senate race he is in against Republican challenger Bob Hugin is getting “sleazier” by the minute.
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez says that the U.S. Senate race he is in against Republican challenger Bob Hugin is getting “sleazier” by the minute.
Young voters expected to come out in full force in midterms
Young voters expected to come out in full force in midterms
Young voters expected to come out in full force in midterms
Young voters expected to come out in full force in midterms
Young voters under the age of 29 are expected to come out to vote in full force for the midterm elections this November.
Young voters under the age of 29 are expected to come out to vote in full force for the midterm elections this November.
Election officials prepare for voter registration deadline
Election officials prepare for voter registration deadline
Election officials prepare for voter registration deadline
Election officials prepare for voter registration deadline
New Jersey election officials say they are working hard to make sure everything is ready for this upcoming Election Day.
New Jersey election officials say they are working hard to make sure everything is ready for this upcoming Election Day.
Kanye West, in 'MAGA' hat, delivers surreal Oval Office show
Kanye West, in 'MAGA' hat, delivers surreal Oval Office show
Kanye West meets with President Donald Trump
Kanye West meets with President Donald Trump
Live from the Oval Office, it's Kanye West with a jaw-dropping performance. The rapper didn't rap. But, seated across from President Donald Trump at the Resolute Desk, the musician delivered a multipart rambling monologue
Live from the Oval Office, it's Kanye West with a jaw-dropping performance. The rapper didn't rap. But, seated across from President Donald Trump at the Resolute Desk, the musician delivered a multipart rambling monologue
Crook hopes to replace retiring New Jersey congressman
Crook hopes to replace retiring New Jersey congressman
Crook hopes to replace retiring New Jersey congressman
Crook hopes to replace retiring New Jersey congressman
Longtime New Jersey Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen will be retiring at the end of the year, and several candidates are vying for his seat in the state’s 11th District.
Longtime New Jersey Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen will be retiring at the end of the year, and several candidates are vying for his seat in the state’s 11th District.
Republican challenger takes on Democratic incumbent in New Jersey’s 5th District
Republican challenger takes on Democratic incumbent in New Jersey’s 5th District
Republican challenger takes on Democratic incumbent in New Jersey’s 5th District
Republican challenger takes on Democratic incumbent in New Jersey’s 5th District
The congressional seat in New Jersey’s 5th District is up for grabs this election and Republican John McCann is taking on incumbent Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer.
The congressional seat in New Jersey’s 5th District is up for grabs this election and Republican John McCann is taking on incumbent Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer.
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UN Ambassador Nikki Haley resigning in latest Trump shakeup
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley resigning in latest Trump shakeup
Trump says Haley leaving at 'end of the year'
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is resigning, she and President Donald Trump announced Tuesday.
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is resigning, she and President Donald Trump announced Tuesday.
Senator Collins backs Kavanaugh, paving way for confirmation
Senator Collins backs Kavanaugh, paving way for confirmation
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Friday she will vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination,
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Friday she will vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination,
Experts: Menendez vs. Hugin is a Senate race to watch
Experts: Menendez vs. Hugin is a Senate race to watch
Experts: Menendez vs. Hugin is a Senate race to watch
A United States Senate seat is up for grabs in New Jersey for midterm elections and political experts say that it is a race to watch.
A United States Senate seat is up for grabs in New Jersey for midterm elections and political experts say that it is a race to watch.
