Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J., has died at age 65 after several weeks of being hospitalized following a "cardiac episode" in early April. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed Payne's death in a statement Wednesday, saying that he and his wife are "deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our friend" and "steadfast champion for the people of New Jersey." “With his signature bowtie, big heart, and tenacious spirit, Donald embodied the very best of public service," Murphy said. "As a former union... Read this story
