WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced that a spending package has been signed into law on Saturday that includes his legislation to protect veterans from losing their Second Amendment rights without due process. Bost’s law restricts the Department of Veterans Affairs’ from automatically submitting veterans’ names for background checks when they need

Gun law wrong move. I am not anti-gun. I grew up in an NRA household and learned to shoot as a kid. But the recently signed, ill-advised constitutional carry law will inevitably lead to more gun violence in South Carolina and seems to prove that the Republican Party is no friend to law enforcement, which

7 TRENTON, NJ — Attorneys General Matthew J. Platkin of New Jersey, Kathy Jennings of Delaware, and Michelle Henry of Pennsylvania have reaffirmed their commitment to enacting and defending common-sense gun safety laws. Their stance was emphasized during oral arguments in the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association v. Delaware Department of Safety & Homeland Security case,

🏛  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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