A federal judge struck down Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons on Friday, ruling the law unconstitutional and prompting sharp reactions from the state’s top Democrats.
In a memo released Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin assured troops of the Pentagon’s commitment to a smooth transition following Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory. Austin emphasized that the military would remain politically neutral and prepared to execute "all lawful orders" from the incoming administration, underlining the military’s core duty to uphold the Constitution.
CNN contributor Scott Jennings defended those who voted for former and future President Donald Trump, saying they are "not garbage, they're not Nazis."