President Biden on Monday said those who argue they need assault weapons to fight the government need a much bigger arsenal to stand a chance. Speaking at the National Action Network’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast in Washington, Biden appeared to mock his conservative colleagues. “I love my right-wing friends who talk about the […]
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Bill to ban assault weapons passed by House
The House on Friday passed a bill to ban assault weapons, securing a significant victory for Democrats following a spate of mass shootings across the country and marking the first time lawmakers have approved a prohibition on the popular firearms in more than two decades. The legislation, titled the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, cleared […]
Woman Killed in Chili’s Restaurant shooting
AChili’s restaurant shooting in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, left one woman dead and a teen injured Friday night, according to police. The suspect, 25-year-old Nytica Battle, knew the woman she shot, who was later identified as 38-year-old Natasha Berry, local news station WRAL reported. Berry was pronounced dead at UNC Nash Healthcare. Read more at […]
Homeowner who killed armed intruder is justified
A homeowner who traded gunfire with an intruder trying to steal his truck keys, killing the man, was justified in using deadly force, prosecutors have ruled. Kent County Prosecutor Christopher Becker issued a ruling Tuesday, May 3 on the March 30 shooting at a Byron Township home on 108th Street just east of Wilson Avenue. […]
Legal gun owners stopping crimes, saving lives
Several violent crimes have been thwarted in past months and years by legal gun owners who have taken matters into their own hands when faced with life-threatening situations, such as armed carjackings and mall shootings. The Wisconsin Senate sent two bills to Gov. Tony Evers’ office on Tuesday that would make it easier for a […]
School Shooting Leaves One Dead, Suspect Still At-Large
Responding officers found two students who’d been shot on the sidewalk outside the school, Henthorne said, adding that the suspects had fled the scene. The students were rushed to the hospital. One of them died from his injuries, while the other remains hospitalized in critical condition, Henthorne said. South Education Center and other area schools […]
Trump Will Name Supreme Court Nominee
WASHINGTON — Setting up a high-stakes legal and political battle, President Trump said Monday he will announce his Supreme Court choice in a prime-time address Tuesday night, two days earlier than initially scheduled. Trump did not disclose the identity of his nominee, but told reporters that his pick is “unbelievably highly respected” and people will […]