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Gun-rights groups announced on Monday they would file suit against any new gun-control measures the city of Pittsburgh, Pa., passes that violate the state’s preemption law.
U.S. Weighs Complete Withdrawal of Troops From Syria: U.S. Officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is considering a total withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria as it nears the end of its campaign to retake all of the territory once held by Islamic State, U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday.
Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform Bill
The Senate passed a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill known as the First Step Act on Tuesday by a vote of 87-12.
Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Politico Piece for Not Having a ‘Single Named or Verifiable Source’
Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) on Tuesday blasted Politico for an article about her earlier in the day, saying the publication had zero named sources “to back claims containing false information.”
O’Rourke Removed From ‘No Fossil Fuel Money’ Pledge Following Report of Donations From Oil, Gas Execs
Rep. Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke (D., Texas) has been removed from a list of candidates who pledged to reject fossil fuel donations over $200 after it was revealed he took multiple contributions from oil and gas executives.
Judge Blasts Trump Ex-Adviser Flynn, Delays Sentencing in Russia Probe
A U.S. judge fiercely criticized President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Tuesday for lying to FBI agents in a probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election, and delayed sentencing until Flynn has finished helping prosecutors.
Dem State Senator Behind Social Media Check for NY Gun Sales Tweets ‘Kill Yourself’ to GOP Staffer
Kevin Parker, a state senator in New York, on Tuesday responded to a Republican staffer with “kill yourself” after she exposed him on Twitter for blocking a bike lane with his vehicle last week.
New Russian Barracks on Disputed Islands Draws Protest From Japan
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Monday it had built new barracks for troops on a disputed chain of islands near Japan and would build more facilities for armored vehicles, prompting a diplomatic protest from Tokyo.
Cotton, Cruz Introduce Resolution Encouraging U.S. to Recognize Israel’s Sovereignty Over Golan Heights
Republican Sens. Tom Cotton (Ark.) and Ted Cruz (Texas) introduced a resolution on Tuesday encouraging the United States to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights.
Trump Charitable Foundation to Dissolve as New York AG’s Lawsuit Gets Court Victory
The Donald J. Trump Foundation is shutting down permanently after a judge allowed a lawsuit against it by the state of New York to go forward.
Oxford Group Behind Russian Disinformation Report Was Also Behind Study Labeling Conservative News Outlets ‘Junk News’
A new Oxford University study arguing Russian actors used social media platforms to help elect President Donald Trump was conducted by the same group behind a flawed study that claimed Trump supporters share the most fake news on social media.
Trump DOJ Announces Bump-Stock Ban, Confiscation
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday it will effectively ban the possession of all bump-fire stocks through a new regulatory rule.
China Flight Tests New Submarine-Launched Missile
China carried out a flight test of a new submarine-launched ballistic missile last month that will carry multiple nuclear warheads capable of targeting most of the United States, according to American defense officials.
Union Organizers Honored by State Communist Party
The Connecticut Communist Party honored a pair of union organizers, including an official who nearly captured the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, at its annual awards ceremony.
Senate Advances FIRST STEP
The Senate voted Monday night to advance the FIRST STEP Act, setting up what is likely to be a contentious fight over a number of proposed amendments before a final vote later this week.
California Regulators Drop Plan to Tax Texts
California Republicans are celebrating a rare political win in the state after regulators abandoned a plan to tax text messages.
Perez Brawls With State Democratic Parties Over Voter Data
Tom Perez, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, is locked in a brawl with his state-level counterparts over how the Democratic Party should monetize its voter data.
Federal Judge Rules Nunchucks Protected by Second Amendment
A federal judge ruled on Friday that nunchucks are protected by the Second Amendment and New York’s ban on nunchuck ownership is unconstitutional
Conservative Senators Fight Corker Bill Aimed At ‘Neutering’ Trump’s Broadcasting Chief
A group of conservative senators are fighting a last-ditch effort by retiring senator Bob Corker (R., Tenn.) and Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.) to undermine President Trump’s choice to lead the nation’s taxpayer-funded global broadcasting operation, Michael Pack, before he steps into the role early next year, according to several Republican sources.
Church of Scientology Signs Letter From Group of FIRST STEP Supporters
A representative of the Church of Scientology is among 20 signatories to a letter released Monday calling on President Donald Trump to reject changes to the FIRST STEP Act, the criminal justice bill currently pending in the Senate.
FCC Weighing Model Legislation for State Internet Tax
The Federal Communications Commission is weighing model state legislation to tax broadband service providers.
Van Jones: ‘Nightmare’ of Tough-on-Crime Politics Coming to an End With Bill’s Passage
U.S. Weighs Complete Withdrawal of Troops From Syria: U.S. Officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is considering a total withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria as it nears the end of its campaign to retake all of the territory once held by Islamic State, U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday.
MSNBC Analyst: Russia’s Disinformation Campaign Has Pushed U.S. to ‘Welcome an Invasion’
Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform Bill
The Senate passed a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill known as the First Step Act on Tuesday by a vote of 87-12.
Cotton on His Crime Reform Bill Amendments: ‘These Are Very Modest Amendments’
Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) defended his proposed amendments to the crime reform bill known as the First Step Act on Tuesday. Cotton proposed the amendments along with Sen. John Kennedy (R., La.).
Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Politico Piece for Not Having a ‘Single Named or Verifiable Source’
Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) on Tuesday blasted Politico for an article about her earlier in the day, saying the publication had zero named sources “to back claims containing false information.”
Trump DOJ Announces Bump-Stock Ban, Confiscation
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday it will effectively ban the possession of all bump-fire stocks through a new regulatory rule.
O’Rourke Removed From ‘No Fossil Fuel Money’ Pledge Following Report of Donations From Oil, Gas Execs
Rep. Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke (D., Texas) has been removed from a list of candidates who pledged to reject fossil fuel donations over $200 after it was revealed he took multiple contributions from oil and gas executives.
China Flight Tests New Submarine-Launched Missile
China carried out a flight test of a new submarine-launched ballistic missile last month that will carry multiple nuclear warheads capable of targeting most of the United States, according to American defense officials.
Judge Blasts Trump Ex-Adviser Flynn, Delays Sentencing in Russia Probe
A U.S. judge fiercely criticized President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Tuesday for lying to FBI agents in a probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election, and delayed sentencing until Flynn has finished helping prosecutors.
Dem State Senator Behind Social Media Check for NY Gun Sales Tweets ‘Kill Yourself’ to GOP Staffer
Kevin Parker, a state senator in New York, on Tuesday responded to a Republican staffer with “kill yourself” after she exposed him on Twitter for blocking a bike lane with his vehicle last week.
New Russian Barracks on Disputed Islands Draws Protest From Japan
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Monday it had built new barracks for troops on a disputed chain of islands near Japan and would build more facilities for armored vehicles, prompting a diplomatic protest from Tokyo.
Cotton, Cruz Introduce Resolution Encouraging U.S. to Recognize Israel’s Sovereignty Over Golan Heights
Republican Sens. Tom Cotton (Ark.) and Ted Cruz (Texas) introduced a resolution on Tuesday encouraging the United States to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights.
Union Organizers Honored by State Communist Party
The Connecticut Communist Party honored a pair of union organizers, including an official who nearly captured the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, at its annual awards ceremony.
Trump Charitable Foundation to Dissolve as New York AG’s Lawsuit Gets Court Victory
The Donald J. Trump Foundation is shutting down permanently after a judge allowed a lawsuit against it by the state of New York to go forward.
