Daniel Brooks

Majority of Americans Now Say Trump’s Power Must Be Curb­ed: Poll Signals Widening Concern Over Democracy

A recent national study shows that a growing majority of Americans believe Donald Trump threatens democracy and should be limited. The non-partisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) poll found that 56% of Americans felt that Trump is “a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy.” However, only 41% saw Trump…

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America Accelerates the Moon Race as Tensions Between Space Leaders Escalate

The US government has vowed that it would not wait for a single corporation to deliver lunar plans, marking a new phase in America’s space ambitions. This declaration, which has caused a public conflict between the government and the corporate space sector, emphasizes the importance of lunar exploration and the expanding competitiveness beyond Earth. Acting…

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NFL Stands Firm on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Amid Political Backlash

The NFL keeps Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl LX halftime performer despite conservative outcry. At the league’s annual fall meeting, Commissioner Roger Goodell said the selection was “carefully thought through” because famous entertainers typically draw criticism. The league hopes the performance is “exciting and a united moment.” The Grammy-winning Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny,…

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John Stamos Speaks Out in Support of Lori Loughlin Amid Her Split and Scandal Fallout

John Stamos supports Lori Loughlin after her split from Mossimo Giannulli and discusses the 2019 college admissions controversy. In a recent “Good Guys” podcast, Stamos labeled Giannulli a “terrible narcissist” who caused Loughlin’s anguish. Stamos calls Loughlin a “saint” after 40 years of knowing her. He bemoaned that her ex-husband’s actions is causing a horrible…

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Campaign Adviser’s Remarks Ignite Turmoil in New Jersey Governor Race

Several Jewish, LGBTQ+, and other advocacy groups criticized a Republican campaign adviser’s remarks, igniting a new New Jersey governor’s race scandal. At a Piscataway rally, Ciattarelli’s volunteer Muslim liaison, Dr. Ibrar Nadeem, told supporters that if elected, he will repeal same-sex marriage legislation. He answered, “I check my bank account every day, brother,” and refused…

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Education Department Layoffs Raise Alarm Over Future of Special Education Oversight

Recently announced federal education agency workforce reductions have prompted worries about the ability to support and safeguard disabled students nationwide. Advocates and families who rely on the U.S. Department of Education’s oversight were shaken by a massive layoff that eliminated nearly all staff from the office that implements the federal special education legislation. Internal files…

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Nearly 3,000 Drivers Illegally Passing School Buses Prompts Action in New Jersey

Last year, over 3,000 autos in one New Jersey school district ran red lights and hit halted buses. It made people desire safer streets and stricter laws. Middlesex County Woodbridge Township School District hired a camera-equipped driver monitoring business from September 4 to June 18. They tracked 2,840 automobiles passing school buses as kids got…

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Judge Continues Review in Case of Rep. McIver, Focuses on Oversight Immunity and Prosecutorial Conduct

A federal judge in Newark is looking more closely at the case against Representative LaMonica McIver because there are important questions about congressional oversight immunity and whether the prosecution may have been biased. McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, is appealing petitions to dismiss the accusations that she assaulted and hindered federal…

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