Chris Smith

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to the House after a four-month absence, disclosing that a depression diagnosis led to his hospitalization. His absence, which lasted over 100 days, sparked concern and speculation, with his staff citing a personal medical condition without details. Kean faces Democrat Rebecca Bennett in the November midterms and has not campaigned recently.

Fourteen Republican state attorneys general and 19 GOP members of Congress are urging the EPA to classify mifepristone, an abortion medication, as a water contaminant. Environmental experts and the Center for Biological Diversity state there is no evidence of harm from mifepristone in water systems, citing a 1996 FDA statement and common drug trace amounts in water.

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith has urged the Liberian Senate to reject provisions in the Public Health Bill that would expand legal access to abortion. The bill is currently under consideration in Liberia.

Fourteen Republican state attorneys general and 19 GOP members of Congress are urging the EPA to regulate mifepristone as a water contaminant, citing environmental concerns. Experts and the Center for Biological Diversity state there is no evidence mifepristone harms water systems or humans, while the FDA noted in 1996 that environmental effects were 'not anticipated.'

Fourteen state attorneys general and 19 GOP members of Congress are urging the EPA to classify mifepristone, an abortion medication, as a water contaminant. Environmental experts state there is no evidence mifepristone in wastewater harms humans or the environment.

New Jersey primary election 2026 results show Justin Murphy winning the Republican Senate nomination, Zack Mullock securing the Democratic primary in the 2nd Congressional District, and other candidates advancing to November general elections. Key races include challenges to incumbents in multiple districts.

Rachel Peace won New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District Democratic Primary against John Blake with 72% of votes. She will challenge Republican incumbent Chris Smith, who has held the seat since 1981, in the November general election. The district includes Monmouth and Ocean counties, with healthcare as a central issue in Peace’s campaign.

The US House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution urging President Donald Trump to secure the release of five detainees in China. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Chris Smith and passed with a vote of 414-0. It specifically mentions Pastor Jin Mingri and Pastor Gao Quanfu as two of the detained individuals.

Over 100 Republican lawmakers are urging the Supreme Court to reinstate abortion pill restrictions due to concerns over coercion and safety risks. They argue that current policy allowing mifepristone to be mailed without in-person oversight has led to cases of women being coerced into taking the drug. The lawmakers back Louisiana's legal fight to restore an in-person dispensing requirement for the drug.

Over 100 Republican lawmakers are urging the Supreme Court to reinstate abortion pill restrictions, citing coercion and safety risks. They argue that current policy allowing mifepristone to be mailed without in-person oversight has led to cases of women being coerced into taking the drug. The lawmakers back Louisiana's legal fight to restore an in-person dispensing requirement for the drug.

House Republicans blocked a Democratic war powers resolution aimed at preventing President Trump from unilaterally escalating conflict with Iran. The measure, deemed largely symbolic due to Senate and presidential veto hurdles, reflects Democrats' efforts to assert constitutional responsibilities despite procedural challenges.

House Republicans blocked a Democratic war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's military actions in Iran. Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, demand immediate congressional action to end the conflict, despite a temporary ceasefire. The resolution faces GOP opposition but may resurface soon.

Democrats attempted but failed to pass a resolution limiting President Trump's military actions in Iran during a pro forma House session. The GOP blocked the measure, with Rep. Chris Smith opposing the Democrats' effort led by Rep. Glenn Ivey and supported by Rep. Gregoy Meeks.