A judge in the US state of Texas has found Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones liable for damages in three defamation lawsuits brought by the parents of two children killed in the Sandy Hook school massacre. Key points: The judge ruled against Jones for failing to turn over critical documents in the case
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Mountain State Republicans face dramatically different challenges since they last held the majority in a redistricting cycle exactly a century ago. State lawmakers today are drawing the maps amid a nearly 2-year-old pandemic that delayed the release of census data by four months, and they are compensating for the highest rate of population loss in
The National Rifle Association on Saturday said its board of directors reelected controversial CEO Wayne LaPierre. The gun-rights group tweeted that Charles Cotton was elected president, Ret. Lt. Col. Willes K. Lee was elected first vice president, and David Coy second vice president. The votes took place at a board meeting in Charlotte, N.C., that
The law enforcement officers described what they could offer the Oath Keepers: “I have a wide variety of law enforcement experience, including undercover operations, surveillance and SWAT,” one wrote on the membership application. “Communications, Weapons, K9 Officer for local Sheriffs office 12 years to present,” wrote another. “I am currently working as a deputy sheriff
Associated Press | Sioux Falls Argus Leader The South Dakota attorney general says a request from a state lawmaker to investigate Gov. Kristi Noem’s use of the state airplane should be handled by a board that’s responsible for reviewing allegations of misconduct from state officials. Democratic Sen. Reynold Nesiba in February asked the attorney general
In 2020, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 118 expanding the definition of “assault weapon” to include a category of “other assault weapons.” Recently, the California Department of Justice announced the opening of a registration period to run from October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 for those individuals who wish to remain in lawful possession of those covered
South Carolina wisely strips people of the right to vote when they’re convicted of a felony. We’re not nearly so wise when it comes to another constitutional right: the right to possess guns. This despite the fact that there’s a connection between a history of committing serious crimes and the propensity to kill or injure
PIERRE, S.D. — At the end of a week of heightening scrutiny of Gov. Kristi Noem, South Dakota’s attorney general says his office will not investigate Noem’s use of a state aircraft to ferry her and family members to political and personal events. In a letter sent from Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg to Sen. Reynold
WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19, but has no symptoms, according to a court statement that said he would miss Friday’s investiture ceremony for Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Kavanaugh, 56, tested positive just days before the court is scheduled to open its new term and resume in-person oral
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. has called Massachusetts home for 170 years, but the company’s CEO said that legislation pending in Beacon Hill could bar the manufacturer from making certain types of firearms – including AR-15 style modern sporting rifles – in the Bay State. As a result, the historic firearms company announced on Thursday
Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for Covid-19. (Photo: Getty Images) US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for Covid-19. He is fully vaccinated. Kavanaugh has no symptoms. US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for Covid-19, but has no symptoms, according to a court statement that said he would miss Friday’s
After being vaulted into office two months ago, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is preparing to run for the job in her own right next year. But as she works to sculpt her reputation in the wake of Andrew Cuomo’s resignation, a cohort of fellow Democrats is making moves to potentially challenge her in the
Art Acevedo has found himself far from home, his comfort zone and his popularity. What started six months ago as a “journey of faith”- as he has described his decision to leave a cushy job as top cop in Houston to become chief of the Miami Police Department – could soon end abruptly as he
A federal judge on Thursday said that the Federal Election Commission (FEC) must look into and take action on allegations that the National Rifle Association (NRA) illegally carried out a shell entity campaign to coordinate with the election races of former President Trump and other candidates. Judge Emmet Sullivan for the U.S. District Court for
Oregon Redistricting Causes Legislative Strife: Dr. Bud Pierce Favors Independent Commission Moving Forward – NRA News Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for political professionals · Friday, October 1, 2021 · 552,801,062 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events &
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court’s new nine-month term, which begins on Monday, promises to be among the most momentous in generations. The justices are poised to decide major cases that could roll back abortion rights and broaden gun and religious rights. Here is a look at some of
Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry heard Senate Bill 516 and no action was taken at that time. Your NRA-ILA will continue to monitor this bill and will inform you when it advances from Committee and is eligible for action on the Senate floor. Senate Bill 516 grants universal recognition of concealed carry
On Tuesday, September 28th, the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee heard bill sponsor testimony on House Bill 325, Emergency Powers legislation. Sponsored by Representative Scott Wiggam (R-1), House Bill 325 declares firearm possession, transportation, carrying, commerce, and training range access, as well as hunting and fishing, to be life sustaining, essential activities. Both local and state government authorities