Rhode Island’s Democratic-led House has passed a bill banning the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles, commonly known as assault weapons. Gov. Dan McKee has pledged to sign it into law, making Rhode Island the 11th state with such a restriction. The ban does not apply to possession, drawing criticism from both gun rights advocates and some gun control supporters who view it as … Continue reading Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons

A controversial allegation has emerged following last week’s political assassinations in Minnesota: murder suspect Vance Boelter allegedly sent a letter to the FBI accusing Gov. Tim Walz of ordering the assassination of Sen. Amy Klobuchar. The letter, reportedly sent before the June 14 attacks that left two dead and two hospitalized, claims Walz wanted Klobuchar’s Senate seat — despite Walz already announcing plans to run … Continue reading Minnesota shooter claims Walz asked him to kill Klobuchar and others in letter to FBI

Powerful storms and a tornado swept through parts of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, killing three people and causing widespread damage, including at Bemidji Regional Airport. Winds reached up to 106 mph, knocking out power and prompting a disaster declaration in North Dakota. Nearly 150 million Americans were also under heat advisories or warnings, with some areas experiencing temperatures 20°F above normal. Cooling centers opened … Continue reading 3 dead after Tornado sweeps through North Dakota

A Republican budget bill proposes selling over 2 million acres of public land across 11 states, sparking criticism from conservationists, hunting groups, and some conservatives. Sen. Mike Lee of Utah included the measure to boost energy production, revenue, and housing, excluding national parks and monuments. Despite his defense, the plan faces opposition within his party, with Rep. Ryan Zinke successfully removing similar provisions from the … Continue reading Proposed sale of millions of acres of public land under GOP budget bill

A section of Interstate 40 through the Great Smoky Mountains has been closed again due to heavy rain, flooding, and a rockslide near mile marker 450 in Tennessee. Engineers found extensive damage to the highway and ramps, with compromised slopes still underwater. Repairs are expected to take at least two weeks, with a long-term fix projected to take years. The closure affects a stretch already … Continue reading Flooding and rock slides close heavily damaged I-40 section in Smoky Mountains

After briefly pausing immigration raids over economic concerns, the Trump administration has reversed course. Border czar Tom Homan confirmed that ICE will resume worksite enforcement in the agriculture and hospitality sectors, including farms, restaurants, and hotels. While the focus will be on individuals with criminal records, all unauthorized workers are subject to enforcement. Homan emphasized legal hiring practices and blamed Congress for inaction on immigration reform, Axios has … Continue reading Trump’s border czar: Immigration raids at farms, hotels to continue

Karen Read was found not guilty of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, in 2022, following a retrial after a previous mistrial. The Massachusetts jury acquitted her of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of an accident. She was found guilty only of driving under the influence, receiving one year of probation. Prosecutors alleged she hit O’Keefe with her car and left him to die … Continue reading Karen Read found not guilty of murder in retrial on police officer boyfriend’s death