🏛 Ruling in Delaware could overturn restrictive gun laws 🏛 NJ says its ‘assault weapons’ ban is constitutional 🏛 Assault weapons rarely used for self-defense, states say New Jersey joined Delaware in federal court on Monday, arguing in favor of state bans on what regulators call assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. The restrictive laws on certain
(The Center Square) — Maine Democrats want to tighten firearm laws in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history, but the move faces pushback from Second Amendment groups who say the plan would violate constitutional rights. The package of bills, which are expected to be debated by lawmakers this week, includes
Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to Broward County to discuss the gun violence epidemic in the U.S. The White House announced Monday that Harris will visit Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Saturday, March 23, to meet with family members who lost loved ones in the 2018 mass shooting at the Parkland school, where
South Carolina is now the 29th state to legalize carrying a firearm without a permit, so-called “constitutional carry.” On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Gov. Henry McMaster signed H 3594 into law. The new law eliminates the requirement for a concealed weapons permit, sets the minimum age to receive a license to 18, and sets a
Republicans hoping to win a coveted seat representing Eastern Washington in Congress have begun making early pitches to their base, trying to distinguish themselves through the force of their personalities, their records in office or their claim to be political outsiders, and in some cases their support for former President Donald Trump. There has been
There’s a new top gun advocate in town – and it’s spending more than twice as much as the National Rifle Association to sway the US government on gun laws. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is an American national trade firm that forked out more than $5.4 million on federal lobbying last year. Compare
In his March 1 newsletter to his constituents, Rep. Josh Heintzeman writes that HF 601 and HF 4300 would “erode the 2nd amendment” and “put the onus on the victim of a crime to file a report to law enforcement.” HF 601 states that an individual must report the theft of a firearm within 48
First lady Jill Biden speaks to the National Governors Association during an event in the East Room of the White House. File/Associated Press Samantha Young, Tribune News Service California lawmakers are weighing a pitch from the White House for states to toughen gun storage rules as legislation languishes in Congress. Even though many states, including
Donald Trump is no fool. “No one will lay a finger on your firearms,” if he’s returned to the White House, he told thousands of members of the National Rifle Association in Pennsylvania last month. He assured them he was “the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House”. There are more
SPOKANE – A federal judge today agreed with Attorney General Bob Ferguson and dismissed a challenge to Washington’s new law that ensures gun manufacturers and dealers — like other purveyors of dangerous goods — must take reasonable steps to prevent their products from getting into the wrong hands. U.S. District Court Judge Mary Dimke dismissed
The two candidates for San Diego city attorney are sparring on gun control, as they enter a second round of campaigning for the general election. Days before the primary, Assemblymember Brian Maienschein announced a pair of gun control bills. This week Deputy City Attorney Heather Ferbert’s campaign blasted her opponent for voting against a 2014
Did New York State try a kind of backdoor censorship of the National Rifle Association because of its defense of the Second Amendment? The NRA, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union, will be arguing that question at the Supreme Court, after losing in the Second Circuit. The First Amendment dispute comes on the heels
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill Thursday permitting concealed and open carry for firearms throughout the state. The so-called “constitutional carry” bill allows individuals who are 18 and above and legally able to own a firearm to carry that firearm either openly or concealed. The bill does not require any registration or training
UNKNOWN: Mr. Speaker, the president of the United States. [Applause] JOE BIDEN: [Off-mic] [Applause] Tony. [Applause] [Off-mic] Jill. [Applause] Good evening. [Applause] Good evening. If I were smart, I’d go home now. [Laughter] [Applause] Mr. Speaker, Madam Vice President, members of Congress, my fellow Americans, in January 1941, Franklin Roosevelt came to this chamber to
A bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms in schools and government meetings is headed to Wyoming’s governor after clearing the state Legislature by a wide margin Thursday. What happens next is somewhat uncertain because Wyoming governors traditionally don’t say if they plan to sign or veto bills. Gov. Mark Gordon has not spoken
Donald Trump arrives for a rally in Sioux Center, Iowa, on January 5. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images During his State of the Union address on Thursday night, President Joe Biden laced into Donald Trump, criticizing him directly more than a dozen times (though he referred to Trump as “my predecessor” rather than using his name).
With multiple factors weighing against his chances in the 2024 election, President Joe Biden faced a deeply divided Congress on March 7 to deliver a fiery State of the Union address, blaming President Donald Trump and Republicans for the array of crises facing the nation and highlighting his record since taking office. In the roughly
During Thursday night’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden demanded passage of gun controls that have been in place for California for over 30 years and have failed to stop some of the highest profile shootings our nation has seen. Biden claimed his signing of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a defeat
“Let me close with this,” President Joe Biden said as he wrapped up his fiery State of the Union speech, his last before November’s election, which will be an all but certain rematch between himself and former President Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner who has a thrall on the party. He delivered the line to
President Biden drew a sharp contrast with former President Trump and Republican lawmakers in Thursday’s State of the Union address, using the bully pulpit to harp on issues that will shape the general election campaign and sell voters on his first three years in office. Biden’s remarks, which lasted just more than an hour, could
The transcript below reflects Biden’s prepared remarks. Additions or changes made during Biden’s speech are not included.President Joe Biden delivered the following 2024 State of the Union address Thursday night:The United States CapitolGood evening. Mr. Speaker. Madam Vice President. Members of Congress. My Fellow Americans. In January 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt came to this chamber
He’s referred to the sibling of a mass shooting victim in the chamber tonight. “With us tonight is Jasmine, whose nine-year-old sister Jackie was murdered with 21 classmates and teachers in elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. “Very soon after that happened, Jill and I went to volunteer for a couple of days. We spent hours
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business This is his 2024 speech as prepared for his address to a joint session of Congress. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Lindsey Rupp Published Mar 07, 2024 • 29 minute read US President Joe Biden, center, speaks during a State of the Union address. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg Photo by
President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address — his last before he faces off with former President Donald Trump at the polls — is Thursday night. As HuffPost’s Kevin Robillard reported, the speech marks a chance for Biden to tout his first-term accomplishments ahead of his November match-up with Trump. Read Biden’s remarks as
The United States Capitol Good evening. Mr. Speaker. Madam Vice President. Members of Congress. My Fellow Americans. In January 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt came to this chamber to speak to the nation. He said, “I address you at a moment unprecedented in the history of the Union.” Hitler was on the march. War was raging in Europe. President Roosevelt’s purpose was to wake up the
Mr. Speaker. Madam Vice President. Members of Congress. My Fellow Americans. In January 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt came to this chamber to speak to the nation. He said, “I address you at a moment unprecedented in the history of the Union.” Hitler was on the march. War was raging in Europe. President Roosevelt’s purpose was
The Judiciary Committee heard two more gun-related bills — with 12 hours of slated public testimony — that are part of a suite of legislation brought forward by Legislative Democrats who call the measures sensible and necessary to save lives. Sen. Peggy Rotundo (D-Androscoggin) introduced a bill that seeks to require a 72-hour waiting period
President Biden delivered his State of the Union address Thursday night, giving him the biggest stage in politics as he gears up for a rematch against now-presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump in November. Biden covered a range of hot topics in American politics, including abortion, immigration, inflation and delivering foreign aid to Ukraine. Watch the
Federal funding for research on gun violence has been restricted for nearly two decades. President Obama urged Congress to allocate $10 million for new research after the Newtown school shooting. But House Republicans say they won’t approve it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s budget still lists zero dollars for research on gun violence
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