Sherrill defers on probe into NJ Lt. Gov. in first public appearance

Mikie Sherrill declined to confirm or deny an ongoing misconduct probe involving Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell during her first public appearance since the news broke, offering general assurances that complaints are taken seriously while avoiding specifics; Caldwell’s role as secretary of state and acting governor, plus a separate voter-registration error investigation, have attracted Republican calls for resignation and ongoing scrutiny with Democrats largely silent.