Daniel Brooks

New Jersey Democrats Risk Voter Backlash as Cost-of-Living Concerns Clash With Tax Talk

The intersection of national economic arguments, legal battles, and foreign policy issues with local affordability concerns is tense in New Jersey politics. Voters are worried that government leaders are losing touch with financial reality, especially as rumors circulate about a New Jersey sales tax rise. When households are already struggling with high pricing, housing costs,…

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Local Woman Found Handcuffed in Car Hours After Disappearing From College Parking Lot

Morris County mother found handcuffed in suspect’s car front seat hours after leaving college parking lot last week. Kidnapping confirmed against target. On December 5th  her family submit her missing reportto Bayonne Police in the afternoon. Due to safety concerns, her parents stated she had not picked up her children from school and could not…

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John Stamos Set to Star in Netflix’s Gripping ‘Hunting Wives’ Series

John Stamos, best known for playing Jesse Katsopolis on “Full House,” plays a hazardous role in Netflix’s criminal drama “The Hunting Wives.” The actor admitted his role on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” prompting doubts about the show’s bold topic. Stamos joked that his wife, Caitlin McHugh, inquired if his interview section required nudity….

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New Jersey State Police Leader to Retire Amid Controversy Over Alleged Antisemitic Comment

A senior official will depart early next year as bias charges and internal probes plague the New Jersey State Police. State Police second-in-command Lt. Colonel Sean Kilcomons will retire in January after Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill takes office. He resigned after a department event investigation into his alleged discriminatory comment last year. The April 2024 “Take…

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U.S. Entry Rules Could Mean Sharing Your Social Media History and Personal Data Before Visiting in 2026

Foreign applicants for US admission, notably short-term visits in 2026, may change. The U.S. may require extra personal information from some travelers before flying or crossing the border. VISA-free entrance would effect millions of visitors, business travelers, and World Cup fans visiting the U.S. The expected change to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA),…

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Trump Faces Unusual Setback as Indiana Republicans Reject His Redistricting Push

Indiana’s Republican-controlled state Senate rejected President Donald Trump’s congressional district redrawing request, a rare political defeat that might influence the GOP’s 2026 midterm plan. One of the clearest instances of state-level Republicans opposing a party-dominant former president. Trump and his allies’ state House bill was defeated 31–19 by the Indiana Senate on Thursday. Redrawing the…

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Trump Issues Controversial Pardon for Colorado Election Official, But Legal Barriers Remain

Trump totally pardoned former Colorado elections supervisor Tina Peters for election data misuse. After reporting 2020 presidential election crimes, Peters was sentenced to nine years in prison. Trump called the pardon a defense of “honest elections” and shamed Democrats for suing her. Trump labeled Peters a “patriot” who was demonized for promoting election fairness online….

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Signs of Softening Loyalty: What Recent Data Reveals About Trump’s Core Support

New political data raises issues about former President Donald Trump’s most loyal followers ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Even among his staunchest Republicans, Trump’s influence may be eroding, according to new research. CNN senior analytics analyst Harry Enten thinks 2024 Trump voters’ opinions have shifted. These people greatly supported Trump’s performance earlier this year…

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Full-Day Kindergarten Coming to Hillsborough as District Prepares for Boundary Changes

Hillsborough Township Public Schools will introduce full-day kindergarten next September, a huge academic change in decades. Hillsborough will join other New Jersey schools with full-day programs, a major milestone for families and teachers. Next year, the district must adjust attendance limitations due to the expanded kindergarten timetable. District officials aim to limit these changes while…

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