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Multiple US Agencies to Examine Possible Spy Balloon Found off Alaska Coast: Pentagon

Multiple U.S. agencies will analyze the debris of an unidentified high-altitude balloon recovered in waters near Alaska, according to the Pentagon.
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 21, 2024.

Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Guns for People Under Domestic Restraining Orders

The Supreme Court on June 21 upheld by 8–1 a federal gun control law that bars people under domestic violence-related restraining orders from possessing firearms.
Islamic State has been growing ‘unabated’ in Afghanistan: Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie

Former Top General Warns of ‘Inevitable’ ISIS Terrorist Threat in US

Threat posed by ISIS terrorist group on rise, according to former head of U.S. military’s Middle East command, after ISIS claimed attack in Russia.
A Planned Parenthood facility in Anaheim, Calif., on September 10, 2020.

Planned Parenthood Abortions Among ‘Top Four Leading Causes of Death’ in America

Abortions conducted by Planned Parenthood are a leading cause of death in the U.S., with organization recommending abortion to pregnant clients 97% of the time.
Facial Recognition

AI software tool disables automated facial tracking

Engineering researchers at University of Toronto used AI software programs to design privacy filter for photos that disables automatic facial recognition systems.
Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Abortion Drug Mifepristone

Supreme Court unanimously rejected challenge brought by doctors’ group against FDA's loosening of regulations of abortion pill mifepristone, handing win to FDA.

South Carolina Becomes 29th State to Allow Carrying Firearms Without a License

A gun rights advocate says a growing number of legislatures are sending a message to the federal government by expanding Second Amendment protections.

US Supreme Court Allows Texas to Enforce Law Against Illegal Immigration

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a law that would allow local law enforcement officials to arrest people suspected of being illegal immigrants.
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Seal

Members Of North Dakota, Montana & Ohio Delegations Lead Bicameral Effort Urging Federal Agency...

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.), along with Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Congressmen Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.), Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.)...

Supreme Court to Consider Whether Bump Stocks Violate Federal Law

Supreme Court to hear arguments in case concerning whether a bump stock transforms semiautomatic firearm into type of “machine gun” prohibited under federal law.

Biden Admin Finalizes Controversial Rule to Expand Background Checks on Gun Sales

The ATF has submitted the final version of a controversial rule to change the definition of what it means to be “Engaged in the Business” of dealing in firearms.

Senators Divided on Connection Between Abortion and the Economy

Abortion is an unlikely topic for U.S. Senate Budget Committee but Sen. Whitehouse said “Reproductive rights … are intrinsically tied to economic opportunity.”