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FBI Shared Transcripts of Flynn-Russia Calls Without Masking Flynn’s Name: Report

By Zachary Stieber The FBI distributed transcripts of calls between then-incoming national security adviser Michael Flynn and Russia’s ambassador to the United States without shielding Flynn’s name, according to a newly published report, which also found no evidence that requests from then-Vice President Joe Biden and other Executive Branch officials to unmask Flynn’s identity were politically motivated. […]

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Trump Defends Gun Rights, Calls for ‘Security Overhaul’ at Schools Nationwide After Uvalde Mass Shooting

By Mimi Nguyen Ly Former President Donald Trump on Friday called for a “top to bottom security overhaul” at schools nationwide after 21 people died at a mass shooting in Texas earlier this week. Speaking at the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual convention, the former president also spoke in support of arming law-abiding citizens to deter evil. “The existence […]

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Elon Musk Says He ‘Strongly’ Believes in Second Amendment, Suggests ‘Special Permit’ Be Required for ‘Assault Rifles’

By Gary Bai Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk joined the right-to-bear arms debate this week by sharing his thoughts on the second amendment after the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas on May 24. “I strongly believe that the right to bear arms is an important safeguard against potential tyranny of government. […]

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Top Democrat Blocks Legislation Aimed at Preventing School Shootings

By Zachary Stieber Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on May 25 blocked legislation that proponents say could help prevent school shootings. The bill, known as the Luke and Alex School Safety Act, would require the Department of Homeland Security to establish a clearinghouse on best school safety practices after consulting with education, justice, and health officials. “It’s […]

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Biden’s ATF Pick, Senator Clash Over ‘Assault Weapon’ Definition During Judiciary Hearing

By Joseph Lord The Senate Judiciary Committee on May 25 met to consider the nomination of Steven Dettelbach to be director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, and Tobacco (ATF), leading to a tense exchange between Dettelbach and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) over the definition of an “assault weapon.” The meeting comes in the wake of a […]

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Ernst Says US Taxpayers Shelling Out $3 Million Daily for Border Wall That Biden Won’t Build

By Mark Tapscott American taxpayers are still paying $3 million a day for former president Donald Trump’s border wall with Mexico that President Joe Biden cancelled on his first day in office, according to Sen. Joni Ernst. The Iowa Republican wants to know since taxpayers are funding it anyway, why not go ahead and build the wall? “We are […]