[ad_1] As arguments over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authority and behavior crosses aisle lines, another debate has transpired in the wake of a protestor’s death over the weekend: whether guns are allowed to be carried by the public at protests. (Port City Daily/Charlie Fossen) SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — As arguments over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

[ad_1] Faced with broad outcry over the killing of a protester Saturday in Minneapolis, the White House pulled a top border official from the city on Monday and tried to distance US president Donald Trump from the response of his most senior officials, who had immediately characterised the man fatally shot by federal agents as

[ad_1] During an enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive-care nurse at the local Veterans Affairs hospital. The Trump administration immediately accused Pretti of being an armed “domestic terrorist” who “wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.” But multiple bystander videos contradicted

[ad_1] Monday’s CBS Mornings provided another example of what many of us hope to see more of at a Bari Weiss-led CBS News in spotlighting diverse viewpoints the audience has either not heard from enough or not at all. This time, featured co-host Vladimir Duthiers discussed and debated with our friend and conservative talk radio

[ad_1] Posted/updated on: January 26, 2026 at 11:45 am White House Border Czar Tom Homan speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House on January 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is dispatching his border czar, Tom Homan, to Minnesota amid

[ad_1] Two GOP senators have joined the NRA’s call for an investigation into Alex Pretti’s death after the gun rights group criticized Trump officials’ comments on the fatal shooting More protests have broken out in the wake of Renee Good and Alex Pretti’s deaths (Image: Getty Images) Republican lawmakers and gun advocacy groups typically aligned

[ad_1] 12:00: A nationwide storm for the ages 1:00: The Trump administration questions gun rights Governor Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Friday in anticipation of the massive winter storm. The entire state is experiencing heavy snowfall and dangerously cold temperatures. We discuss the state of the storm, safety tips, and the way

[ad_1] Residents near the scene of a shooting by a federal law enforcement agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, 2026. Photo: Jaida Grey Eagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images Alain Stephens is an investigative reporter covering gun violence, arms trafficking, and federal law enforcement. Border Patrol agents on Saturday shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident

[ad_1] An exchange on ABC News’ “This Week” Sunday laid bare the sharp political divide over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics. Following a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis in just over two weeks, ABC News host Jonathan Karl asked panelists to offer their reactions amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration

[ad_1] A war of words over deeply held beliefs erupted on the political right in the hours after a federal agent shot and killed Alex Pretti on a Minneapolis street Saturday, pitting top officials in President Donald Trump’s administration against Second Amendment defenders in his electoral base. At the core of the debate is that

[ad_1] Some high-profile gun rights activists and groups bristled Saturday at government officials’ claims that federal agents may have been justified in killing a Minneapolis man during a protest because he was carrying a pistol. Gun Owners of America, one of the country’s largest gun advocacy groups, said in its own posting that it condemned

[ad_1] Some high-profile gun rights activists and groups in the US bristled on Jan 24 at government officials’ claims that federal agents may have been justified in killing a Minneapolis man during a protest because he was carrying a pistol. The right to bear arms in public has been a mainstay of the gun rights

[ad_1] Gun Owners of America, one of the country’s largest gun advocacy groups, said in its own posting that it condemned his “untoward comments.” The group said that “federal agents are not ‘highly likely’ to be ‘legally justified’ in ‘shooting’ concealed carry licensees who approach while lawfully carrying a firearm. The Second Amendment protects Americans’

[ad_1] A high-ranking federal prosecutor in California is receiving backlash Saturday from gun rights groups like the NRA after his comments on the deadly shooting in Minneapolis Saturday. In a post on X, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli cautioned against approaching law enforcement with a firearm, arguing that there is a “high likelihood” officers would be

[ad_1] Top Los Angeles federal prosecutor Bill Essayli faced blistering criticism from gun rights groups, including the NRA, after he posted on X Saturday about the fatal shooting of a U.S citizen in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers. Essayli, the first assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, wrote: “If you approach law

[ad_1] AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File Nikki Fried, the chair of the Florida Democratic Party (FDP), issued a statement Thursday applauding an announcement by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) that would loosen restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms by medical marijuana users. At first glance, loosening gun restrictions might seem

[ad_1] (The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a case over a Hawaii law that prohibits concealed carry permit holders from bringing guns on private property that is open to the public. Wolford v. Lopez challenges a Hawaii law that prevents gun owners from bringing handguns to beaches, bars,

[ad_1] WASHINGTON >> Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism today toward a Hawaii law restricting carrying of handguns on private property that is open to the public, such as most businesses, without the owner’s permission. The court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, heard arguments in a challenge to Hawaii’s law. Three Hawaii residents

[ad_1] The Virginia Democrats who were elected to office in 2025 have now been sworn in and the Second Amendment is under fire. On January 10, 2026, Breitbart News noted that Democrats had introduced a $500 tax on suppressor sales in the state and an “assault weapons” ban. By Thursday, January 15, 2026, the NRA-ILA

[ad_1] Why Should Delaware Care?Passing stricter gun control legislation, including permit to purchase regulations, has been long-debated and lobbied for in the Delaware General Assembly. Despite state agencies having 18 months to prepare for the start of permit to purchase this past November, computer systems for the permits are still incomplete, prompting pushback and questions

[ad_1] DELAWARE — Legislation requiring people in Delaware to obtain a permit before buying a handgun took effect Sunday, Nov. 16. Under the Permit to Purchase law, any person who lives in Delaware and wants to buy a handgun must first apply for a handgun qualified purchaser permit. The process includes taking an 8-hour firearms

[ad_1] Jewish gun owners, firearms instructors and security professionals in New York City say demand for firearms training and concealed-carry permits has surged since the election of mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, with many citing concerns about safety and a perceived shift in the city’s political climate, according to a Saturday New York Post report. At Samson

[ad_1] They’re preparing for a Mamdani administration lox, stock and barrel.  Jewish New Yorkers are arming themselves before an anti-Israel “mayor who despises us” takes the helm of New York City, several told The Post this week. They want to “have a say in our protection and not have to rely on others,” one said.

[ad_1] Ask almost any New Yorker about guns and you’ll get a strong opinion. Now, new numbers from the NYPD show more city residents than ever are trying to legally carry one. At the Earnest Training Center, instructor Kevin Earnest lines up students in front of a table of paint rounds and a bright blue

[ad_1] Since the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen ruling struck down the requirement that applicants show a special need to carry, demand for concealed-carry permits increased sharply, and New York City classes are filling up, according to THE CITY in partnership with The Trace. In neighboring New Jersey, monthly applications have reached record highs, according to

[ad_1] Brady Schickinger of the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Ownership, Nicholas Buggia of the National Rifle Association and state Rep. Jason Woolford (R-Howell) testify before the House Judiciary Committee. Nov. 12, 2025 | Photo by Kyle Davidson/Michigan Advance Members of the Michigan House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday took comment on a series of bills

[ad_1] In New York City, once proudly unwelcoming to guns, residents are arming up. Since June 2022, when a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision forced state lawmakers to relax longstanding restrictions, tens of thousands of New Yorkers have sought permits to carry concealed weapons outside the home. The number of permit applications submitted per month

[ad_1] President Donald Trump made clear national reciprocity is currently being discussed during an Oval Office presser Wednesday with FBI director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump was asked about national reciprocity by a reporter who used D.C. as an example, asking if the White House and lawmakers are looking at a way