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DeSantis Signs Permitless Carry Gun Bill Into Law During Nonpublic Ceremony
More than 230 Floridians have died due to gun violence since the start of the year.
Minnesota GOP Lawmaker Decries Popular Vote, Says Democracy “Not a Good Thing”
A spending bill in the Minnesota legislature would enjoin the state to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
The GOP Has Preemptively Declared Trump Innocent Without Hearing Evidence
The GOP response to Trump’s indictment shows his grip on the party remains firm.
Musk Calls New York Times “Propaganda” as He Removes Its Twitter Verification
The debacle over verification is a show of Musk’s right-wing politics and opposition to journalism and the free press.
Trump Personally Rifled Through Mar-a-Lago Docs Before Subpoena — Report
Emails and texts suggest that Trump sought to mislead investigators prior to the execution of a subpoena in June 2022.
Restrict Act Critics Call the Far-Reaching “TikTok Ban” Bill a “Patriot Act 2.0”
The bill has drawn criticism from both left and right, and privacy experts say it legalizes unprecedented surveillance.
Gun Rights Groups Continue to Target Assault Weapons Bans Amid Mass Shootings
Gun rights groups have contributed $15 million total to current members of Congress.
Trump Indicted on Criminal Charges in NY as 3 Other Investigations Continue
Trump has become the first former president ever to face criminal charges, with more potentially on their way.
Missouri GOP Seeks to Eliminate All Funding for Public Libraries in State Budget
Missouri Republicans’ proposal may violate the state constitution.
Just 2 Days After Shooting, Republicans Vote to Loosen Gun Law in North Carolina
Republicans announced the veto override effort just hours after the elementary school shooting in nearby Nashville.