Olivia James

Labor Day 2025: Why the Fight for Workers’ Rights Is Also a Fight for Democracy

Labor Day is a time to celebrate American workers’ progress and relax with loved ones. This year, the holiday goes beyond picnics and parades. American labor rights are assaulted again, jeopardizing democracy. Our nation relies on workers in construction, healthcare, government, retail, education, and more. They keep hospitals, schools, towns, and stores running. Despite their…

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom’s Momentum Shakes Up 2028 Democratic Primary Landscape

A polling surge makes California Governor Gavin Newsom a leading 2028 Democratic presidential candidate. In the newest Emerson College study, Newsom leads the Democratic field with 25% support, up from 12% two months earlier. He leads Democratic candidates by 13 points, raising concerns about his national influence. Kamala Harris had 11% and Pete Buttigieg 16%….

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Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson Defends Trump’s Tax Bill Amid Harsh Poll Numbers and On-Air Fact Check

This week, House Speaker Mike Johnson was questioned on national television about the unpopularity of former President Donald Trump’s revamped budget and tax bills. The CNN interview showed the increasing gap between Republican leaders’ defense of the measure and voters’ and pollsters’ criticism. Johnson lauded Trump’s efforts to reform the GOP’s landmark law, which he…

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Stevens Institute of Technology Cuts Dozens of Jobs as International Enrollment Declines

Stevens Institute of Technology, a prestigious private university in Hoboken, lay off 45 employees due to financial challenges from fewer international students. The decision has alarmed the campus community, especially given changing government restrictions on international enrollment. Layoffs occurred quickly, with some employees receiving only a day’s notice, according to sources. The surprise revelation brought…

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Poll Shows Undecided Independents Could Decide New Jersey Governor’s Race

Independent voters may be most critical in New Jersey’s high-stakes governor’s race this November, according to a new statewide survey. The study shows huge divisions over former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement, but Republican Jack Ciattarelli is gaining ground against Democratic Mikie Sherrill with uncertain independents. A Rutgers-Eagleton poll indicated that both…

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Charlie Kirk

Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Sparks Backlash Over Claim Republicans Will ‘Outbreed’ Democrats

A bold declaration regarding America’s political destiny by conservative activist and Trump loyalist Charlie Kirk sparked online debate. Kirk stated that conservatives in the US are having more children than progressives, a pattern he believes will impact the country’s demography and politics for years to come due to dropping fertility rates worldwide. New data showed…

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Nearly Half of New Jersey Voters Push Back Against MAGA Movement, New Poll Finds

In a recent statewide research, over half of recent Jersey voters oppose the “Make America Great Again” movement, highlighting political tensions over former President Donald Trump. Party divisions are significant, with independents leaning in opposing directions and demographic characteristics including color, age, wealth, and area affecting how Garden State residents view the controversial term. The…

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Murphy Pushes for Ban on Nonessential Helicopter Flights in New Jersey After Fatal Hudson River Crash

After a catastrophic helicopter crash earlier this year raised safety and noise concerns in densely populated regions, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is urging federal authorities to curtail or ban non-essential helicopter flying. Murphy forcefully requested the FAA to prohibit tourist and other non-essential helicopter activities across the state in a letter to Bryan Bedford…

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Trump Border Adviser Defends ICE Officers Wearing Masks Amid Backlash

After defending ICE officers wearing masks during arrests, former Trump administration immigration official Tom Homan is under fire. His remarks outside the White House this week have reignited debates over transparency, safety, and federal immigration enforcement power. Growing stories of criminals impersonating federal authorities to perpetrate robberies raised public concern about how to identify actual…

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