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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.
Scott Bessent, nominee for Treasury Secretary under the incoming Trump administration, is set to outline a bold economic agenda during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. According to prepared remarks, Bessent will emphasize the need to permanently extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while advancing new policies to reduce the tax burden on manufacturers, service workers, and seniors.
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow shared her reaction to President Joe Biden’s farewell address on Wednesday, describing the president’s stark warning about the state of American democracy as chilling. Maddow highlighted Biden’s focus on the dangers of concentrated power, misinformation, and attacks on the press, noting the gravity of his message as a significant departure from traditional farewell speeches.
The governor of Puerto Rico has asked President-elect Donald Trump to intervene after Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro threatened to invade the U.S. territory.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey (R) issued several executive orders that eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from state universities and allow for religious exemptions for school vaccine requirements.