The Monmouth University Poll was conducted by telephone from March 2 to 5, 2017 with 801 adults in the United States. The results in this release have a margin of error of +/- 3.5 percent. The poll was conducted by the Monmouth University Polling Institute in West Long Branch, NJ. Click here to see the poll […]
Politics
Medicaid Cuts in GOP Health Bill Could Reduce Services for Elderly, Disabled
Vital health care services for more than 17 million of the nation’s most vulnerable citizens could be on the chopping block if the Republican health care bill becomes law.
Riots Erupt in Sweden as Refugee Debate Escalates
Riots broke out in Rinkeby, a district within Stockholm, Sweden — is largely populated by immigrants, late Monday, Feb. 20.
Trump Cabinet Members: Qualified or Not?
Secretary Of Defense:
Gen. James Mattis
Michael Flynn Resigns as National Security Advisor
National Security Advisor Michael T. Flynn resigned after misleading Vice President Mike Pence and other administration officials of the nature of his calls between the Russian ambassador to the United States on Monday, Feb. 13.
New Jersey: Highest Car Insurance Rates in the Country
For the fifth year in a row, vehicle drivers in New Jersey paid the highest amount of car insurance in the nation.
Betsy Devos Confirmed as Secretary of Education
After a 24-hour vigil held in the Senate that was dedicated to Democrat opposition and Vice President Mike Pence’s historic tiebreaking vote, Betsy DeVos was confirmed as Trump’s Secretary of Education on Feb. 7 at 12:29 p.m.
President Trump Introduces Neil Gorsuch as Nominee for Supreme Court Vacancy
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, Jan. 31, that he will nominate Neil Gorsuch, Judge from the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, to be the newest Associate Justice to the United States Supreme Court.
Deeper Look Into the Travel Ban
President Trump signed an executive order on immigration, banning Syrian refugees from entering the United States as well as citizens from seven Muslim majority countries, on Friday, Jan. 27.
MU Community Responds to the Future of Education Following Secretary Appointment
The nomination of Betsy DeVos incited controversy following her appointment as Secretary of Education on Jan. 31. .