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Jim McGreevey Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Jim McGreevey, former governor of New Jersey. Personal Birth date: August 6, 1957 Birth place: Jersey City, New Jersey Birth name: James Edward McGreevey Father: Jack McGreevey, trucking company director Mother: Veronica (Smith) McGreevey, teacher Marriages: Dina (Matos) McGreevey (2000-2008, divorced); Kari (Schutz)

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams said he’s fully cooperating in FBI investigation on campaign money and possible foreign influence

By Mark Morales, Gloria Pazmino, Celina Tebor and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams repeated on Tuesday that he is “fully cooperating” with the FBI’s investigation into his campaign’s fundraising. “This is an ongoing review. And as a former member of law enforcement, it’s always my belief – don’t interfere

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George Santos campaign fundraiser who prosecutors say impersonated former House speaker’s aide pleads guilty in federal court

By Sabrina Souza and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — The campaign fundraiser for embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge as part of a plea deal Tuesday. Sam Miele – who worked for the Santos campaign during the 2020 and 2022 election cycles – was indicted by

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Justice Department charges woman over alleged threats to kill Texas judge in medication abortion case

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department announced charges Tuesday against a Florida woman who allegedly threatened to kill the federal judge in Texas who issued a major ruling that would’ve taken a key medication abortion pill off the market. Alice Marie Pence, 67, of Port Charlotte, Florida, allegedly placed a phone call in March to

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Eight apply for Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eight people have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 seat on the Columbia City Council, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. The deadline to apply was Monday. The list of applicants includes: Susan Renee CarterRachel ProffittLisa MeyerWilliam MoyesCornellia WilliamsFrederick SaffoldRobert Schreiber IIILucio Martino Bitoy IV Applications opened after

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Biden says a deal to free hostages held by Hamas is ‘going to happen’ as officials say they are nearing an agreement

By MJ Lee, Alex Marquardt, Kevin Liptak, Jennifer Hansler and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he believes a deal can be reached to release hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, voicing optimism as officials tell CNN prolonged talks to free hostages are nearing an agreement. “I’ve been talking

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Former Trump loyalists who pleaded guilty in Georgia criminal case shed light on election reversal efforts in conversations with prosecutors

By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Four former Donald Trump loyalists who pleaded guilty in the Georgia 2020 election interference criminal case shed new light on their efforts in videotaped conversations they had with prosecutors, according to portions of those videos obtained and published by news outlets, including that the former president was not going

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