Virginia’s Assault Weapons Bills Head Back To Governor’s Desk Without Modification
Via Ammoland by John Crump The Virginia General Assembly passed both SB 749 and HB 217 earlier this year. The identical bills would ban the future transfer, sale, and manufacture of many commonly owned semi-automatic firearms classified as “assault firearms,” along with standard-capacity magazines holding more than 15 rounds. These restrictions would not apply to firearms or magazines lawfully […]
Republicans Split Over Potential Maxwell Pardon
A Divided Republican Conference Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are facing an internal divide over a sensitive and politically risky question: whether Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, should be considered for a presidential pardon in exchange for cooperation with investigators. The discussion has largely taken place behind closed doors, but it […]
Neighborhood That Voted Overwhelmingly For Mamdani Sues Him Over Homeless Shelter
A legal battle is unfolding in New York City’s East Village as residents who overwhelmingly supported Mayor Zohran Mamdani are now challenging his administration’s plan to establish a homeless intake center in their neighborhood. Voters in the area’s Election District 45 backed Mamdani by a wide margin in the recent mayoral race, giving him more […]
Police Chief Out After City Pleas For More Officers Go Unanswered: Report
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge has been removed from her position following months of scrutiny over her leadership, rising violent crime, and internal disputes related to staffing decisions, according to city officials and local reports. City Manager Sheryl Long dismissed Theetge this week, citing “insubordination, inefficiency, and unsatisfactory performance” after an independent review […]
Florida Prosecutors Probe AI Chatbot’s Role In FSU Mass Shooting
State officials escalate scrutiny of OpenAI as questions grow over accountability, safety controls, and potential legal exposure. Florida prosecutors are expanding their investigation into OpenAI after authorities allege its ChatGPT tool may have been used by the suspect more than 200 times in preparation for last year’s deadly mass shooting at Florida State University. Attorney […]
Colorado Senate Candidate Arrested After Child Nearly Drowns At Florida Resort
A Republican Colorado state Senate candidate is facing a felony charge after authorities say his young children were left unattended at a resort pool in Key West, leading to a near-drowning incident involving his 4-year-old daughter. What Happened According to police, Frederick Alfred Jr., 38, a candidate for Colorado’s Senate District 21 seat, was arrested […]
The ‘America Is Out Of Missiles’ Story Collapses Under Scrutiny
Consider a familiar puzzle. A man claims to have counted the fish in a lake. He did not drain the lake. He did not net a representative sample. He stood on the dock, watched a few ripples, and then announced a number to three decimal places. When pressed, he explains that he heard the number […]
DOJ Closes Investigation Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Ending High-Stakes Standoff
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has officially closed its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, bringing an end to a months-long probe that had raised questions about the independence of the central bank and the future of its leadership. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the decision, saying she had directed her office to […]
It Is Time For Britain To Return The Falkland Islands To Argentina
The Falkland Islands question is usually treated in the American press as settled, as if the 1982 war closed the file and the only remaining task is to admire Margaret Thatcher’s resolve. That treatment is wrong on the history, wrong on the law, and wrong on the long arc of American policy in the Western […]