NY set to raise age to purchase semiautomatic rifles
New York would ban the purchase or possession of a semiautomatic rifle for individuals below the age of 21 as part of a package of the Democratic-led Legislature plan to pass this week with the governor’s approval.
New York would ban the purchase or possession of a semiautomatic rifle for individuals below the age of 21 as part of a package of the Democratic-led Legislature plan to pass this week with the governor’s approval.
House panel advances gun legislation in wake of US mass shootings
The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
Ohio GOP law hopes to arm school teachers with guns following mass shootings
The Republican-backed measure aims to undo the effect of a 2021 state Supreme Court ruling that said under current law armed school workers would need hundreds of hours of training.
The Republican-backed measure aims to undo the effect of a 2021 state Supreme Court ruling that said under current law armed school workers would need hundreds of hours of training.
Records show coordinated Arizona ballot collection scheme
Guillermina Fuentes, 66, and a second woman were indicted in December 2020 on one count of ballot abuse, a practice commonly known as “ballot harvesting” that was made illegal under a 2016 state law.
Guillermina Fuentes, 66, and a second woman were indicted in December 2020 on one count of ballot abuse, a practice commonly known as “ballot harvesting” that was made illegal under a 2016 state law.
Voting software vulnerable in some states, cyber agency says
The voting machines used in over a dozen states can potentially be hacked due to the vulnerable software.
The voting machines used in over a dozen states can potentially be hacked due to the vulnerable software.
Attempted Reagan assassin John Hinckley to get full freedom 41 years after shooting
John Hinckley, the would-be assassin of President Ronald Reagan, will receive an unconditional release from prison, a federal judge has confirmed.
John Hinckley, the would-be assassin of President Ronald Reagan, will receive an unconditional release from prison, a federal judge has confirmed.
Biden: US to send medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine
The U.S. plan tries to strike a balance between helping Ukraine battle Russia while not providing arms that could allow Ukraine to hit targets deep inside Russia.
The U.S. plan tries to strike a balance between helping Ukraine battle Russia while not providing arms that could allow Ukraine to hit targets deep inside Russia.
Gun background check bill fails in Arizona Senate
SB 1546 would have closed the so-called "gun show" loophole that allows someone to buy a gun without the federal background check that federally licensed firearms dealers are required to perform before a sale is completed.
SB 1546 would have closed the so-called "gun show" loophole that allows someone to buy a gun without the federal background check that federally licensed firearms dealers are required to perform before a sale is completed.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
City of Seattle passes legislation that guarantees a minimum wage for delivery drivers
The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed legislation that would guarantee a minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers and gig workers, making it the first city in the nation to do so.
The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed legislation that would guarantee a minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers and gig workers, making it the first city in the nation to do so.
Educators asking for more education funding as state ponders what to do with multibillion-dollar surplus
With the State of Arizona's budget surplus standing at over $5 billion, the battle over how those dollars should be spent is gearing up at the State Capitol.
With the State of Arizona's budget surplus standing at over $5 billion, the battle over how those dollars should be spent is gearing up at the State Capitol.
BTS meets with President Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes
The meeting between the Grammy-nominated group and the president comes amid a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since the start of the pandemic.
The meeting between the Grammy-nominated group and the president comes amid a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since the start of the pandemic.
Canadian PM Trudeau announces legislation to ‘freeze’ handgun ownership, buy back ‘assault-style weapons’
The minister of public safety called it Canada's 'most significant action on gun violence in a generation'
The minister of public safety called it Canada's 'most significant action on gun violence in a generation'
DUI arrest of Pelosi’s husband came after Napa crash
The weekend arrest of Paul Pelosi, the husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, on suspicion of driving under the influence came after the Porsche he was driving was hit by another vehicle in Napa, authorities said.
The weekend arrest of Paul Pelosi, the husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, on suspicion of driving under the influence came after the Porsche he was driving was hit by another vehicle in Napa, authorities said.
President Biden observes Memorial Day with ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden observed Memorial Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Monday.
President Joe Biden observed Memorial Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Monday.
'2nd Amendment was never absolute,' Biden says in gun reform talk
The president hinted Monday that there may be some bipartisan support to tighten restrictions on the kind of high-powered weapons used by the gunman in the Uvalde school shooting.
The president hinted Monday that there may be some bipartisan support to tighten restrictions on the kind of high-powered weapons used by the gunman in the Uvalde school shooting.
Flash cards depicting pregnant man used to teach preschoolers about colors, says legislator
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
Nancy Pelosi's husband arrested for alleged drunk driving after crash in Napa
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after getting into a crash with another car in Napa on Saturday night.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after getting into a crash with another car in Napa on Saturday night.
Ted Cruz confronted for attending NRA convention same week of Texas school shooting
Texas Senator Ted Cruz was confronted by a protester while at a restaurant in Houston Friday night. The protestor asked Cruz why he came to the NRA convention after 19 children and two teachers were killed at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas
Texas Senator Ted Cruz was confronted by a protester while at a restaurant in Houston Friday night. The protestor asked Cruz why he came to the NRA convention after 19 children and two teachers were killed at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas
Arizona Gov. Ducey in Israel for trade, water, security talks
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will meet with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and President Isaac Herzog as well as former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also will meet with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will meet with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and President Isaac Herzog as well as former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also will meet with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides.