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Power & Politics: One-on-one with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright; Mejia wins special election to fill Gov. Sherrill's former Congressional seat

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Director of the Rebovich Institute of Politics at Rider University Micah Rasmussen join the show this week.

News 12 Staff

Apr 18, 2026, 3:41 PM

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News 12 Senior Political Reporter Tara Rosenblum sat with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright for a one-on-one interview. Wright is a key figure who is shaping national energy policy at a critical moment. From gas prices to the future of nuclear and the power grid here at home, Rosenblum pressed him on the key concerns that are impacting families across the tri-state.

Analilia Mejia won the special election in New Jersey to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's former Congressional seat.
Mejia is a U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, progressive Democrat who was endorsed by U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway. Filling in Sherrill's former Congressional seat means she has the job just to finish out the term.

FIFA World Cup fans will pay $150 for a NJ Transit train to MetLife Stadium. A bus ride will cost them about $80 to get to FIFA World Cup gamedays. News 12's Tom Krosnowski breaks down what it means for ticket holders and New Jersey commuters.

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