Brent Johnson is a Political Reporter at NJ.com. He covers a wide range of topics including elections, government, and public policy, with a keen focus on regional interest and world news. Brent's work has been featured in numerous publications such as PennLive.com, Bloomberg Law, and The Des Moines Register, among others.
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Convicted mass murderer Nidal Malik Hasan is scheduled to be put to death at 1 p.m. on Dec. 3 at Fort Hood — the same installation where he killed 13
By: Brent Johnson
Convicted mass murderer Nidal Malik Hasan is scheduled to be put to death at 1 p.m. on Dec. 3 at Fort Hood — the same installation where he killed 13
By: Brent Johnson
See more of our coverage in your search results Calling it “offensive and wrong,” New Jersey Gov.
By: Brent Johnson
Update: President Donald Trump on Thursday said the execution of Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed. “He will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be streamed,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.
By: Brent Johnson
Also, big news in the state's big Tom Kean Jr.-Rebecca Bennett House race, the Cory Booker-Justin Murphy Senate debate, and more.
By: Brent Johnson
New Jersey Democrats pulled a bill barring federal law enforcement and military from polling places after Gov. Sherrill's office raised constitutional concerns.
By: Brent Johnson
Also, more on the midterms, Gov. Mikie Sherrill's lieutenant governor search, and more.
By: Brianna Kudisch, Brent Johnson
New Jersey's 7th Congressional District is one of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country.
By: Brent Johnson
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By: Brent Johnson
Here's what the latest poll shows about Gov. Mikie Sherrill and President Donald Trump in New Jersey.
