NJ Spotlight News January 21, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, newly sworn in Governor Mikie Sherrill signs a slate of executive orders on day one. We’ll tell you what they are and the impact on you.   Plus, New Jersey’s Senior U.S. Senator Cory Booker is weighing in on how to curb the Trump administration’s hardline immigration actions.   Also, growing criticism over immigrant protections-or lack of them- in the state.    And, Governor Murphy’s final hours in office included signing hundreds of bills, with others left on the table. What does it mean as New Jersey turns the page?