CNN, WGCL By Jeremy Herb and Sunlen Serfaty, CNN The day after the 2020 election, conservative lawyer Cleta Mitchell was wrapping up her work in Montana when she got a phone call that would send her on a path to become one of former President Donald Trump’s most devout election conspiracy crusaders. Mark Meadows was

With Daniel Lippman CHAMBER LAUNCHES SECOND ROUND OF RECONCILIATION ADS: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching a second six-figure wave of ads targeting Democrats’ reconciliation package as lawmakers search for ways to shrink the social spending and climate bill’s overall price tag. The 30-second spots warn that Democrats’ proposals, which would be paid for

We also learn that law enforcement has been using this level of force when attempting arrests specifically of insurrectionists who “displayed body armor or other armament” during their participation in the attempt to topple government, and that the folks complaining are prominent members of militia groups and the aforementioned “Proud Boy” violence-seekers. In other words, law

Tomorrow, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety will hear Senate Bill 584, to improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their loved ones while worshipping; and Senate Bill 570, to protect Second Amendment rights from frivolous lawsuits. If you wish to find the time and location of the hearing, click

A group representing over 1,500 social workers has publicly endorsed two bills aimed at keeping guns out of the hands of people who are a danger to themselves or others, stating the bills would reduce suicides and gun violence. Despite overwhelming support from over 80% of Wisconsinites, it will be difficult for the bills to

Finders looking to keep. RS When federal agents and the King County Sheriff’s Office conducted an early morning raid in Skyway on October 21, 2020, they seized most everything of value they could get their hands on. The bounty they captured included computers that kids had been using to attend online school during the pandemic,

On Thursday, October 14th, the Ohio House Government Oversight Committee will hold a second hearing for proponent testimony on House Bill 325, to guarantee that Second Amendment rights remain protected during emergencies. If you wish to view the hearing or participate in it, you may find information here. Please contact committee members and ask them

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Democrat Mark Herring is seeking a third term as attorney general, highlighting a progressive record that includes defending gay marriage, gun control and criminal justice reform. Republican Jason Miyares, Herring’s opponent in next month’s elections, looks at that same record with disdain, calling it part of the “far-left monopoly that’s

The federal trial of former Rochester Housing Authority Chairman George Moses, when boiled down to the essence of its criminal allegations, will focus on accusations of the theft of nearly $200,000 of taxpayer money. That’s the simple version. But it’s how Moses is alleged to have used that money that makes the federal trial, scheduled

Despite lawful gun ownership and gun shows already being highly regulated by California law, Governor Gavin Newsom once again signed legislation targeting law-abiding citizens, while doing nothing to address violent crime. On October 8th, he signed Senate Bill 264 into law, restricting gun shows in Orange County. Senate Bill 264 prohibits officers, employees, operators, lessees, or licensees

While being driven around recently in the gun-control utopia of Chicago, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill) claimed the driver of a car next to his leaned out the window and shot a gun into the air. “He could have just as easily been shooting the gun at us!” said the senator, possibly rattled by the

For many decades, gun control proponents who saw their fortunes wane in legislatures from coast to coast and who were unable to get traction with Congress could at least console themselves with the thought that activist courts had their backs. The Second Amendment, after all, had been all but written out of the U.S. Bill

Beware of False Prophets Dispersing Misinformation Among the Willing Absorbers of Disinformation(Image by Akemi Ohira)   Details   DMCA e believe timing of Facebook’s recent global disappearance wasn’t whistle blowing Ads and fans in the wind reaction – we might be following the Followers of gods taking America’s down escalator to infraction. If we don’t

Freedom Festival is a far-right event held in Greenley, Pennsylvania and organized by a combination of fringe Christians and gun manufacturers. The speakers at this year’s event will include former National Rifle Association spokesperson Dana Loesch and former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon, and according to Daily Beast reporter Jose Pagliery, their presence at

Madame X, Madonna‘s 14th studio album, debuted at the top of the Billboard charts upon its June 2019 release, and the seven-time Grammy winner supported it with a 75-date jaunt through North America and Europe that concluded in March 2020, right before the onset of COVID-19. That tour instituted a strict “no phones” policy for

Ken Cuccinelli – Photo: Gage Skidmore. Ken Cuccinelli, the former Republican Attorney General of Virginia, is attacking sitting Attorney General Mark Herring (D) for not defending the state’s now-defunct ban on same-sex marriage. Cuccinelli, who served as attorney general from 2010 to 2014, criticized Herring for failing to defend the ban in order to illustrate

Daniel Schlozman’s book When Movements Anchor Parties has drawn interest in groups such as Justice Democrats, which are attempting to elevate progressives like Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib—and thereby change the face of the Democratic Party. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) Subscribe to The Nation Subscribe now for as little as $2 a

A private intelligence company issued a dire warning on Dec. 24 about Donald Trump supporters plotting a violent insurrection on Jan. 6. SITE Intelligence Group sent the bulletin, which described in detail the plans being discussed on pro-Trump online forums, to law enforcement agencies and other subscribers more than a week before the riot, which

Copyright © 2021 Albuquerque Journal Voters in Southeast Albuquerque next month will pick a fresh-faced political newcomer to represent them on the City Council. Don Harris, a four-term Republican who has represented the district since 2005, isn’t seeking reelection in District 9. Two registered Democrats and a Republican — none of whom have ever held

A fertile hunting ground MOVIES: “Antlers.” New Guillermo del Toro-produced horror film about a Northwestern burg with, among other miseries, a drug problem. Keri Russell, playing a teacher to one troubled kid, says: “Many small towns were affected by the opioid crisis. The monster in ‘Antlers’ is an analogy for the destruction of families, whether from

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the aftermath of Wednesday morning’s shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington, many are pointing to Texas’ permitless carry gun law, which went into effect Sept. 1. The law allows Texans aged 21 and older to carry handguns in public without needing a license. While House Bill 1927 still requires background

A federal judge ordered the Federal Election Commission to investigate accusations that the National Rifle Association broke the law when it gave Republican campaigns millions of dollars through a series of shell entities — including the initial White House bid of former President Donald Trump. The case originated with a 2019 lawsuit filed by the Giffords Law Center to

Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee voted 10-1 to advance HB 4003, to reduce the penalty for law-abiding citizens who forget to renew their Concealed Pistol License in certain instances. It now goes to the full House for further consideration. Please contact your state representative and ask them to SUPPORT HB 4003. House Bill 4003 reduces

Supporters of former President Donald Trump gathered in Livingston County on Oct. 5 to protest government spending, notably President Biden’s Build Back Better plan.  The “Stop the Spending” rally began at 10 a.m. in Howell, Michigan, prior to Biden’s visit. Supporters of President Biden were also present to show support for the president. “The states

Yesterday, the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee advanced Senate Bill 185, to guarantee that Second Amendment rights remain protected during emergencies. It now goes to the full Senate for further consideration. Please contact your state senator and ask them to SUPPORT SB 185. Senate Bill 185 declares firearm possession, transportation, carrying, commerce, and training

More than a dozen senators, including the top Democrats and Republicans on two committees, are calling on President Joe Biden to expel 300 Russian diplomats if the Kremlin doesn’t issue more visas for Americans to represent the United States in Russia. Leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations and Intelligence committees—Sens. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Mark Warner

Reuters – U.S. Supreme Court justices took a step back toward normalcy on Monday on the first day of their new nine-month term as they conducted oral arguments in person for the first time in 19 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, holding a muted and polite session in a socially distanced courtroom. The court’s

Tomorrow, the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee is holding a second proponent testimony hearing for Senate Bill 215, the constitutional carry bill. In addition, Senate Bill 185, to guarantee that Second Amendment rights remain protected during emergencies, will receive a fourth hearing and possible vote. If you wish to watch or participate in the hearings,

The FBI released crime data for 2020 last week, using an amalgamation of data collected under two different systems. Nothing about 2020 was predictable and the nation experienced a 5.6% percent increase in violent crime, including a 29.4% increase in murders. Let’s explore this data and the theories behind the increase. The overall murder rate