A recent report from the National Sports Shooting Foundation (NSSF) indicates that civilian firearm ownership in the United States has reached unprecedented levels, with over 490 million firearms in civilian possession as of 2022. Specifically, the report estimates that 491.3 million firearms were owned by civilians between 1990 and 2022, demonstrating the enduring prominence of firearms in American culture.
An alleged intruder in Fairfax, Virginia, is in critical condition after being shot by a homeowner during an attempted break-in early Wednesday morning. According to police, the homeowner called 911 at approximately 2:30 a.m. to report the intruder’s attempt to force entry into the home. The homeowner remained on the line with emergency services as the situation unfolded.
The Vatican City State has enacted stricter penalties for unauthorized entry and violations of its security regulations, threatening offenders with steep fines and prison sentences. The updated rules were announced through a decree signed by Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, president of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, and aim to enhance security within the world’s smallest sovereign state.
Two voting advocacy groups founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams were hit with a record $300,000 fine by the Georgia Ethics Commission for violating campaign finance laws during Abrams’ 2018 gubernatorial campaign.
A newly elected Arizona lawmaker is taking a firm stance on protecting minors from accessing pornography online. Republican Rep. Nick Kupper, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former contestant on American Ninja Warrior, has introduced House Bill 2112, which would require websites with significant explicit content to implement age-verification measures.
Tennesee Governor Bill Lee (R) announced that he would hold a special session beginning January 27 to address how it will implement the policies of the incoming Trump administration.
The prolonged legal ordeal for Alfredo Luna, a former decorated police officer and Marine veteran, concluded on January 13th with the dismissal of charges against him by the Riverside County District Attorney in California. Luna’s case, initiated in 2021 following the events of January 6th, has been fraught with controversy and accusations of procedural overreach.
As the U.S. moves closer to a potential ban on TikTok, a massive influx of users has turned to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform also known as Xiaohongshu.
A Florida Planned Parenthood chapter has been accused of violating tax laws after providing the Harris-Walz presidential campaign with office space, according to a report from Fox News.
Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) has introduced a bill that would allocate state funds to provide unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants, despite the state's $10-17 billion budget deficit. The proposed legislation, SB 5023, aims to create a separate program for workers ineligible for federal unemployment insurance due to their immigration status.
