Canada has banned 324 additional assault-style firearms, continuing its push for stricter gun control. This decision builds on a 2020 ban of 1,500 firearm models, which was expanded to over 2,000 last month as more weapons were identified. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the new restrictions, which take effect immediately, stating, “Firearms designed for the battlefield plainly do not belong in our communities.”
Recent revelations have surfaced regarding Planned Parenthood's discussions with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) concerning the donation of fetal tissue for medical research. Emails obtained through a public records request indicate that Planned Parenthood engaged in negotiations with UCSD, treating fetal tissue as a commodity.
Top House Republicans are putting ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising powerhouse, under the microscope, questioning its donor verification practices and raising concerns over potential foreign influence in U.S. elections. On Tuesday, Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), Chair of the House Administration Committee, issued a subpoena to ActBlue demanding documents that could reveal whether donations are being properly vetted for foreign involvement. This inquiry follows allegations that the platform’s lack of robust security measures could make it easier for foreign actors to funnel money into U.S. political campaigns, a serious breach of federal election laws.
Country singer Luke Combs announced this week that he will be joining forces with other country superstars to help raise money for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Ultra Right, a conservative beer company, announced that its new limited-edition can, featuring former President Trump's fist pump after an assassination attempt, has surpassed $1 million in sales.
Shortly after Donald Trump was found guilty in the hush money case, his campaign website crashed from a surge of donations to his second presidential campaign.
