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Georgia Shooting with Stolen Guns Sparks Red Flag Push

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Gun control activists are using the August 8, 2025, shooting near Emory University to renew calls for a statewide red flag law in Georgia. The attack, carried out with stolen firearms, left DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose dead before the suspect, identified as Patrick Joseph White, took his own life.

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), White allegedly opened fire on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offices near the university campus. GBI Director Chris Hosey stated that the firearms used in the attack were stolen from a safe belonging to White’s father. Investigators believe White broke into the safe before carrying out the shooting.

Despite the fact that the weapons were stolen, some gun control advocates argue that a red flag law—allowing authorities to temporarily seize firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others—could help prevent similar tragedies. Critics note, however, that such laws generally target legal gun owners and would not prevent someone from stealing firearms from another person, as occurred in this case.

The proposed legislation is part of a broader push by national gun control groups to expand red flag laws across the country. Supporters claim the measures give law enforcement a proactive tool to intervene before violence occurs. Opponents counter that red flag laws undermine due process, disproportionately impact lawful gun owners, and fail to address the root causes of violence, especially in cases involving stolen or illegally obtained firearms.

Georgia currently has no red flag law in place. Any proposed legislation would likely face strong opposition from Second Amendment advocates, who argue that existing laws against theft, burglary, and murder already address criminal acts like those committed in the Emory University shooting.

Clinton Open to Nominating Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she would nominate President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize if he ends the war in Ukraine.

“I understand that [Trump] would very much like to win the Nobel Peace Prize,” Clinton told “Raging Moderates” podcast host Jessica Tarlov. “And honestly, if he could bring about the end to this terrible war where Putin is the aggressor invading a neighbor country, trying to change the borders, if he could end it without putting Ukraine in a position where it had to concede its territory to the aggressor [or] had to, in a way, validate Putin’s vision of greater Russia, but instead could really stand up to Putin…which is something we haven’t seen, but maybe this is the opportunity — to make it clear that there must be a ceasefire, there will be no exchange of territory, and the over a period of [time], Putin should be actually withdrawing from the territory he seized in order to demonstrate his good faith efforts not to threaten European security.”

“If President Trump were the architect of that, I’d nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize,” she said.

Trump has received several nominations for a Nobel Peace Prize, including by Cambodia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA).

“I write to formally nominate Donald J. Trump, the 47th President of the United States, for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his extraordinary and historic role in brokering an end to the armed conflict between Israel and Iran and preventing the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet,” Carter wrote in a June letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee.

Sweden Mosque Shooting Injures Two in Gang Feud

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A shooting outside a mosque in central Sweden on Friday left two people injured, with police suspecting the attack was tied to ongoing gang violence. The incident occurred in the city of Örebro in the early afternoon shortly after Friday prayers, according to local authorities. Emergency services responded quickly, and police advised residents to avoid the area while the investigation unfolded.

Authorities have not released specific details about the condition of the injured individuals but confirmed that a preliminary investigation into attempted murder is underway. Officials believe the shooting is connected to local gang conflicts, a problem that has plagued Sweden for years. Police have increased patrols in the area in an effort to prevent further violence and reassure the public.

Örebro, like several other Swedish cities, has faced rising tensions fueled by gang rivalries. According to local news outlet TV4, two rival gangs in the city have been engaged in disputes in recent weeks, heightening the risk of violent confrontations. Investigators are now working to determine whether this latest shooting is a direct result of that feud.

Sweden has struggled with escalating gang-related crime over the past decade, with shootings and bombings becoming more frequent. Many of these gangs recruit teenagers from disadvantaged immigrant neighborhoods, using them to carry out violent attacks. Authorities have warned that such recruitment fuels a cycle of crime that is difficult to break.

The Swedish government has introduced tougher penalties for gang-related offenses and expanded police powers in an effort to combat organized crime. Despite these measures, gang violence remains a persistent threat, particularly in urban areas. The Örebro shooting underscores the challenges facing law enforcement as they try to curb violence and protect communities from further bloodshed.

EU Using Climate Change to Justify Open Borders

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Danish Member of the European Parliament Anders Vistisen has accused Brussels of merging its climate and migration agendas into a single policy designed to expand migration into the European Union. Vistisen, chief whip for the populist-nationalist Patriots for Europe group, pointed to an EU-funded program titled the “Enhanced Anticipatory Response to Climate-Induced Displacement,” which he says is a tool to bypass border controls under the guise of humanitarian climate action.

The program allocated a grant of DKK 5,215,000 ($818,000) in EU taxpayer funds to the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) to assist migrants allegedly displaced by climate-related factors in resettling within Europe. Vistisen criticized the initiative’s vague language, calling it “another slippery slope” where climate concerns are used as a “moral argument for open borders.”

“This is not about real prevention or adaptation,” Vistisen warned. “It is about moving the migration discussion away from law and border control and into the climate department of emotional politics.” He argued that the EU is using such programs to pressure member states to accept more migrants without proper democratic debate.

The Danish Refugee Council has a long record of helping asylum seekers enter the EU, including legal aid for navigating the asylum process and lobbying governments for more lenient migration policies. Beyond EU funding, the DRC was once heavily supported by U.S. taxpayer dollars, receiving tens of millions annually through the State Department’s USAID program before it was shut down by the Trump administration in February. At that time, U.S. funding accounted for roughly 20 percent of the DRC’s budget, prompting the organization to announce plans to lay off around 2,000 staff.

Vistisen’s comments reflect a broader concern among European nationalists that climate policy is being weaponized to erode national borders and sovereignty. The EU, however, continues to present such initiatives as part of its humanitarian response to global challenges.

Chinese Ambassador Praises Seoul’s Protest Crackdown

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China’s ambassador to South Korea, Dai Bing, publicly praised the leftist government of President Lee Jae-myung for targeting conservative and anti-communist voices. Dai’s remarks came after Lee labeled peaceful anti-China demonstrations as “hate rallies” and amid reports that police are investigating conservative activists for political expression.

In a message posted to Twitter—despite the platform being banned in China—Dai applauded Seoul’s “commitment” to taking measures against anti-China protests, claiming such efforts promote “friendly cooperation” between the two nations. He criticized “forces smearing China” but expressed optimism that tensions could be resolved quickly.

South Korea’s political climate has been tense since Lee’s June election victory, which followed the impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon, a staunch anti-communist, maintained strong ties with the United States while taking a tougher stance on Beijing. Many of his supporters allege Chinese interference in Lee’s rise to power, though the government and international observers have not questioned the election’s legitimacy.

Lee’s cabinet meeting on Tuesday intensified concerns among conservatives. He condemned recent anti-China demonstrations—some of which protested alleged foreign meddling—as “rife with profanity and hateful remarks” that went “beyond freedom of expression.” He linked the protests to broader issues of discrimination and urged officials to take “necessary measures” against such activities.

The remarks follow reports that police have opened an investigation into the conservative group Freedom University, which staged a peaceful anti-communist rally in front of the Chinese Embassy on July 22. The group allegedly tore a Chinese flag depicting Xi Jinping and Ambassador Dai, prompting charges under South Korea’s law prohibiting insults against foreign diplomats—a crime carrying up to three years in prison.

Lee has previously signaled a willingness to curb conservative speech, including criticism of “fake news” on YouTube. His administration has also sought to repair relations with Beijing, with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun emphasizing the need to “seek common ground” with China. Chinese state media outlets such as Global Times have praised Lee’s rhetoric and his condemnation of anti-communist rallies, framing it as a positive shift in Seoul’s foreign policy stance.

Ninth Circuit Overturns California Gun Limit

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decisive mandate overturning California’s “one-gun-a-month” firearm purchase restriction. The August 14, 2025, mandate enforces a prior ruling that found the law unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. This decision marks a significant legal victory for gun rights advocates in one of the most restrictive states in the country.

The case, Nguyen v. Bonta, was brought by the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Firearms Policy Coalition, San Diego County Gun Owners PAC, two licensed firearm dealers, and six private citizens, including lead plaintiff Michelle Nguyen. The challenged law limited law-abiding residents to buying only one handgun or semi-automatic centerfire rifle—or a combination of the two—within a 30-day period from licensed dealers.

On June 20, 2025, a three-judge Ninth Circuit panel affirmed a lower court decision striking down the restriction. Writing for the majority, Judge Danielle Forrest ruled that the “one-gun-a-month” limit violated the Constitution. She stated that both the possession of multiple firearms and the ability to acquire them without undue restrictions are protected by the Second Amendment, and that California’s law lacked historical precedent within the nation’s firearm regulations.

The August 14 mandate now makes that decision enforceable, officially ending the restriction. SAF founder and executive vice president Alan Gottlieb celebrated the ruling, calling it “a huge step forward in one of the most gun-restrictive states in America” and affirming the organization’s commitment to restoring constitutional rights for Californians.

The Ninth Circuit’s action reinforces a growing trend in federal courts to strike down modern gun control measures that cannot be tied to the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation. This ruling will likely have ripple effects beyond California, as similar purchase limitations in other states could face fresh legal challenges under the same reasoning.

Newsom Unveils Redistricting Plot

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California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced that the state will launch a legislative package that will allow it to undertake a redistricting effort.

“Here we are, in open and plain sight before one vote is cast in the 2026 midterm election, and here he is, once again, trying to rig the system,” Newsom said of President Donald Trump. “He doesn’t play by a different set of rules. He doesn’t believe in the rules. And as a consequence, we need to disabuse ourselves of the way things have been done. It’s not good enough to just hold hands, have a candlelight vigil and talk about the way the world should be. We have got to recognize the cards that have been dealt, and we have got to meet fire with fire, and we’ve got to be held to a higher level of accountability. So that’s what this is about. It’s not complicated.”

Newsom announced the outline of a proposed constitutional amendment called The Election Rigging Response Act, which will go before Californians in November. The amendment “retains California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission and declares state policy supporting the use of fair, nonpartisan redistricting commissions nationwide” and “temporarily adopts new California congressional districts for use in congressional elections through 2030,” Newsom’s office said.

The legislative package further includes a bill calling for a special election on November 4, a bill establishing a new congressional map that “could be triggered to take effect under the proposed constitutional amendment if other states engage in redistricting,” the office described, and a bill authorizing “reimbursement of costs to administer the election.”

Trump Peace Accord Reshapes Caucasus Power Balance

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A historic Trump peace accord has ended more than 30 years of war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, giving the United States an unprecedented foothold in the South Caucasus. Both Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev credited President Donald Trump and his envoy for brokering the deal, which promises economic integration, regional connectivity, and U.S.-led infrastructure development.

“This is not a zero-sum game,” Pashinyan said, noting the agreement offers “tangible benefits for Iran and for Russia as well.” At the heart of the plan is the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) — a 27-mile transit corridor linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave through Armenia, leased to the U.S. for 99 years to build roads, railways, pipelines, and fiber optics.

Aliyev called the pact a “connectivity project” and dismissed claims it targeted Moscow or Tehran. “It will be very difficult for any country…to say something bad about today’s agreement,” he said.

Iran has reacted with hostility, threatening military action to block the route. Domestically, Pashinyan faces fierce opposition from Armenian nationalists and the Armenian Apostolic Church, whose prominent archbishop was arrested on terrorism charges after organizing protests against returning border villages to Azerbaijan.

Despite tensions, Pashinyan stands firm. “We expect to have some criticism, and that’s part of democracy,” he said. “But we are confident we made the right decision.”

Black, Minority Residents Back Trump ‘Liberation Day’ Plan to Address DC Crime Crisis

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The Liberation Day debate in Washington, D.C., intensified after President Donald Trump announced federal control of the Metropolitan Police Department and mobilized the National Guard to combat violent crime. While Democrats labeled the move “racism and subjugation,” a resurfaced May Washington Post/Schar School poll shows black and low-income residents are “significantly more” concerned about crime than white and higher-income residents.

The poll revealed that black women remain among the most concerned, with 65% saying crime is a very or extremely serious issue. The divide comes as Trump vows to “reestablish law, order, and public safety” in the capital, following years of violent crime spikes, including a 35% rise in homicides, 67% rise in robberies, and 82% surge in carjackings in 2023.

Democrats in D.C. blasted the move, with Mayor Muriel Bowser calling it “unsettling and unprecedented,” and Attorney General Brian Schwalb labeling it “unnecessary” and “unlawful.” D.C. Young Democrats president Jamal Holtz accused Republicans of trying to take power over a “democratic Black-led city with majority Black and brown people.”

Despite political pushback, crime concerns remain high in the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. On Monday night, a shooting critically injured one person near anti-Trump protests. Trump, however, stood firm on his stance, declaring, “This is Liberation Day in D.C. And we’re going to take our capital back.”

Rattlesnake Bite Claims Tennessee Hiker’s Life in Savage Gulf Park

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A tragic incident involving a rattlesnake bite has left a hiker dead in Tennessee’s Savage Gulf State Park, officials confirmed. Matthew Griffith of the Grundy County Emergency Management Agency said a Timber rattlesnake, the largest and most dangerous of Tennessee’s four venomous snakes, is believed to have been responsible.

“According to witnesses the hiker had picked the Rattlesnake up resulting in a bite to his hand,” Griffith stated. The victim was about a half-mile from a trailhead when emergency crews arrived and began CPR. He was transported to a hospital, where he “later succumbed to his injuries.” Authorities believe the man may have suffered an allergic reaction, but the official cause of death has not yet been determined.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency describes Timber rattlesnakes as heavy-bodied, 3-5 feet in length, with triangular heads, vertical pupils, and rattles at the tail. Their venom, injected through sharp fangs, quickly incapacitates prey.

Griffith urged hikers to carry first aid supplies and respect wildlife. “If you encounter a snake, simply remain calm and do not attempt to handle it. If bitten, seek immediate medical attention,” he advised. He also noted it remains unclear why the hiker decided to pick up the snake.

“The family of the individual will be in our thoughts and prayers,” Griffith said, underscoring the community’s grief over the avoidable tragedy.

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