State Sen. Lynda Wilson (R-Vancouver) criticized the legislation, stating, “HB 1240 clearly violates our state and federal constitutions, which is why it will end up in court immediately."
The director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Steve Dettelbach, could not define an "assault weapon" during a budget request hearing.
U.S. military presence at the Kyiv embassy underscores American involvement in Ukraine, providing security and assisting with accountability of materials.
Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY) accused Republicans of being fascists after the party expelled two lawmakers in Tennessee for participating in gun control protests during House proceedings in the state Capitol.
Last Thursday, Representatives Justin Jones, Justin J. Pearson, and Gloria Johnson chanted "No action, no peace" on the House floor during legislative proceedings, forcing them to halt.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene led a rally in New York City to protest the indictment of former President Donald Trump, accused Mayor Eric Adams of threatening her, and claimed that a supporter of Adams had blown a whistle at her during her peaceful protest.
Former President Trump is expected to be arraigned on Tuesday for 34 felony counts related to falsification of business records, with no expected misdemeanor charges and no need for handcuffs or a mugshot, while several prominent Republicans have come out in support of Trump.
