Daniel Brooks

New Poll Finds Growing Support for Immigration Among New Jersey Voters as Debate Over Enforcement Continues

A new Stockton University poll suggests New Jerseyans are changing their immigration views. The survey finds that most state registered voters now support a more welcoming immigration policy and are concerned about strong enforcement methods under former President Donald Trump. The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University polled 700 registered voters…

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Three Hurt After Shots Fired Near Newark High School Basketball Event, Crowd Scrambles for Safety

Gunfire outside a Newark high school basketball celebration Tuesday night injured three individuals and sent players, coaches, and fans fleeing. Newark officials reported the incident at 8:44 p.m. near Littleton Avenue and 12th Avenue, near KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy in the West Ward. Shots were fired outside after a varsity boys basketball game between Newark…

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Conservative Organizer Warns GOP: 2026 Midterms Could Slip Away Without Election Reform Action

As the 2026 midterm elections near, a prominent conservative grassroots organizer is publicly criticizing Republican leaders, warning that the party could lose political momentum if it fails to keep pledges. Early Vote Action PAC’s Scott Presler expressed frustration with GOP lawmakers on “The Sage Steele Show.” He claimed that Republican supporters gave the party control…

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Sudden Wave of Dead and Sick Geese Reported Across New Jersey as Officials Investigate Possible Bird Flu Outbreak

This week, New Jersey residents were alarmed by more than 1,100 incidents of dead and sick wild birds reported to state officials in a few days. Images of lifeless geese floating in ponds and rivers have worried towns, but wildlife specialists say the public is not at risk. Between Saturday and Monday, the New Jersey…

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Lara Trump Signals Possible Political Future for the Trump Family Beyond the Former President

Lara Trump, a Fox News personality and daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, suggests the Trump family may remain politically active. She said on the New York Post’s “Pod Force One” podcast that familial political ambitions are possible. Lara Trump said the family had discussed future campaigns in the interview. When asked if she, Eric…

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New Jersey Students Face Discipline After Walking Out Over ICE Protests

A group of New Jersey high school students may be disciplined for protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations this month. Family, educator, and municipal official debates have erupted over student rights, school rules, and political expression in school. Highland Park in Middlesex County and North Plainfield in Somerset County warned students about sanctions for…

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Dozen Democratic Lawmakers to Boycott Trump’s Address, Join ‘People’s State of the Union’ Rally

Twelve Democratic lawmakers plan to attend a National Mall protest instead of Trump’s State of the Union address. The move indicates political tensions before one of Washington’s biggest yearly events. President Trump will address Congress at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 24. Traditionally, the speech states the administration’s goals and updates national issues. Several…

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New Polling Signals Tough Road Ahead for Democrats in Key Governor Contests

Democrats are facing big challenges as this year’s gubernatorial races approach after new election research. CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten says the latest polling trends imply Democrats may be facing a substantial state-level battle, even as national political talks center on party momentum. Enten called the numbers a “major wake-up call” for Democrats. Polling…

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Newark Airport Operations Back to Normal After JetBlue Flight Returns With Engine Issue

Flights at Newark Liberty International Airport resumed Wednesday evening, according to airport and federal officials. An engine failure forced a JetBlue airliner to return shortly after takeoff. The issue forced Newark Liberty International Airport to close for an hour while workers cleared the runway. Authorities said that all passengers and team members were safe. The…

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