NJ Voter Rolls Fallout: Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a “serious software error” at the Motor Vehicle Commission mistakenly registered about 6,600 noncitizens, with roughly 400 later casting ballots—while Democrats call it unacceptable but reject broad fraud claims and Republicans demand answers about what officials knew and when. Federal Pressure on Elections: A coalition of Democratic governors and attorneys general, including Kentucky, sued FEMA and DHS over alleged election- and immigration-linked conditions on disaster preparedness grants, arguing the federal government is using money as leverage. Clean Energy Grants Fight: The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings it canceled $7.6B in clean energy grants based on the political identity of recipient states, drawing fresh backlash over “weaponizing” federal policy. Rutgers Ethics Scrutiny: Rutgers is investigating a Newark dean accused of billing the university through a company she co-owns, raising questions about conflicts and oversight. Public Safety & Accountability: A grand jury declined to charge an Atlantic Highlands officer in a fatal 2025 crash involving an e-bike rider, citing the state’s independent-prosecutor process. Border Security Tech: CBP and Qatar partners announced remote baggage screening for Qatar Airways at JFK, expanding pre-departure threat review. Politics & Media Theater: Trump returned to the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ dinner, mixing praise and insults and renewing his combative posture toward journalists. Other NJ Watch: Police and investigators are probing a YMCA summer camp incident after 13 children fell ill from suspected mushroom-laced chocolate.