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That restored article quotes the Monmouth GOP chair — who is also the county sheriff — calling the undisclosed DUI “shocking and disappointing.”
The sitemap now shows that page with a last modified date of January 6, 2026.
Same window when the favorable pieces vanished.
The sitemap now shows that page with a last modified date of January 6, 2026.
Same window when the favorable pieces vanished.
February 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
That restored article quotes the Monmouth GOP chair — who is also the county sheriff — calling the undisclosed DUI “shocking and disappointing.”
The sitemap now shows that page with a last modified date of January 6, 2026.
Same window when the favorable pieces vanished.
The sitemap now shows that page with a last modified date of January 6, 2026.
Same window when the favorable pieces vanished.
The self-described "independent outlet" had posted several articles fawning articles in the lead up to Zdan's 2024 Senate campaign.
• “Is Zdan the Man?”
• “FIRST LOOK: Zdan makes Senate bid official”
• “ICYMI: Zdan slams Menendez…”
They were publicly accessible in November 2025.
• “Is Zdan the Man?”
• “FIRST LOOK: Zdan makes Senate bid official”
• “ICYMI: Zdan slams Menendez…”
They were publicly accessible in November 2025.
February 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
The self-described "independent outlet" had posted several articles fawning articles in the lead up to Zdan's 2024 Senate campaign.
• “Is Zdan the Man?”
• “FIRST LOOK: Zdan makes Senate bid official”
• “ICYMI: Zdan slams Menendez…”
They were publicly accessible in November 2025.
• “Is Zdan the Man?”
• “FIRST LOOK: Zdan makes Senate bid official”
• “ICYMI: Zdan slams Menendez…”
They were publicly accessible in November 2025.
Our earlier campaign finance research showed timing overlaps between favorable CJN coverage and payments to a shared political consultant.
We archived the site to preserve the record.
We archived the site to preserve the record.
February 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Our earlier campaign finance research showed timing overlaps between favorable CJN coverage and payments to a shared political consultant.
We archived the site to preserve the record.
We archived the site to preserve the record.
Heading further into party convention season, the Monmouth County Republican Committee website appears to be down, showing "page not found" (404) error on all content. This seems to have begun a few days ago.
February 17, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Heading further into party convention season, the Monmouth County Republican Committee website appears to be down, showing "page not found" (404) error on all content. This seems to have begun a few days ago.
CD-11 Republican candidate by default, Joe Hathaway, with an early attack on his opponent Tom Malinowski.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:13 AM
CD-11 Republican candidate by default, Joe Hathaway, with an early attack on his opponent Tom Malinowski.
@oldtakesexposed.bsky.social
@oldtakesexposed.bsky.social
Our research also identifies payments to an out-of-state opposition research firm whose principal has advised national school-focused political movements, raising questions about how partisan tactics enter local school board politics.
February 3, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Our research also identifies payments to an out-of-state opposition research firm whose principal has advised national school-focused political movements, raising questions about how partisan tactics enter local school board politics.
Campaign finance records show payments to Archangel Strategy Group during the same periods when the coverage appeared. Our reporting does not allege coordination, but identifies a recurring overlap between campaign activity and undisclosed editorial control of a local political Substack.
February 3, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Campaign finance records show payments to Archangel Strategy Group during the same periods when the coverage appeared. Our reporting does not allege coordination, but identifies a recurring overlap between campaign activity and undisclosed editorial control of a local political Substack.
The complaint also alleges that personnel files and district records were used to generate undisclosed media coverage critical of the teacher, echoing patterns documented in our prior reporting.
February 3, 2026 at 4:16 AM
The complaint also alleges that personnel files and district records were used to generate undisclosed media coverage critical of the teacher, echoing patterns documented in our prior reporting.
The lawsuit centers on a long-time public school teacher and local mayor who alleges he was suspended and subjected to tenure charges after political disputes escalated. The charges were later withdrawn, but reinstatement and back pay were denied.
February 3, 2026 at 4:16 AM
The lawsuit centers on a long-time public school teacher and local mayor who alleges he was suspended and subjected to tenure charges after political disputes escalated. The charges were later withdrawn, but reinstatement and back pay were denied.