Politico

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and fellow Senate Democrats officially relinquished the floor early Thursday morning after spending nearly 15 hours straight talking about gun control, paving the way for high-profile congressional votes on restricting firearms just days after the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

Despite the flurry of activity, though, the two sides appeared no closer to an agreement on gun legislation that can pass the Senate.   Continue reading “Democrats end filibuster, announce GOP to hold gun votes”

WLWT 5 News

WASHINGTON (CNN) —Days after the worst mass shooting in the United States, the Supreme Court is poised to act on two cases highlighting the raging debate over what types of guns and ammunition may be banned and who should have the right to possess firearms.

Justices will meet behind closed doors this week to determine whether or not to take up a constitutional challenge to a Connecticut ban of certain semi-automatic assault weapons and large capacity magazines.   Continue reading “Supreme Court to act on gun ownership cases”

Judicial Watch, June 14, 2016

(Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch today announced that a court order was issued by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan requiring the testimony of Bryan Pagliano, the Clinton State Department IT official who reportedly provided support for the Clinton email system, be videotaped during his upcoming deposition and that the transcript be made public.  The court also confirmed that a Justice Department criminal investigation is underway related to the Clinton email issue.

Judge Sullivan’s “minute order” states:   Continue reading “Federal Judge Orders Videotaping of Clinton IT Witness’ Testimony”

The Daily Beast

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy began a filibuster on the Senate floor Wednesday morning over the issue of gun control in the wake of the Orlando mass shooting. “I am prepared to stand on the Senate floor and talk about the need to prevent gun violence for as long as I can,” Murphy tweeted. “I’ve had #enough.”   Continue reading “Dem Senator Begins Filibuster Over Guns”

Fox News

The wife of the Orlando nightclub attacker knew of his deadly plans, but did nothing to stop him, Fox News confirmed.

Noor Salman, a 30-year-old of Palestinian heritage, was interviewed and given a polygraph test by the FBI in the days since her husband, Omar Mateen, murdered 49 people at the Pulse nightclub.    Continue reading “Judge Nap: Wife of Orlando Terrorist Could Face the Death Penalty”

Orlando Sentinel – by Christal Hayes and Stephanie Allen

A 2-year-old boy who was attacked and dragged into the water by an alligator on the shores of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Tuesday night was still missing early Wednesday morning.

Deputies are in the water and air, calling it a search-and-rescue operation.   Continue reading “Deputies: Child dragged into water by gator near Disney’s Grand Floridian”

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This picture was taken on an end-cap at a larger St. Louis based grocery store. I have 2 small boys and glance at it when there to see if there is anything that I think that they might like.

Today these were on display…I have never seen them there before.

They even say “Civilian Transporter” on the sides of the bed, and tailgate.   Continue reading “Nothing like conditioning the kids….”

Constitution Daily – by Lyle Denniston

Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at the latest legal developments related to assault weapons bans, including one case to be considered by the Supreme Court at its private Conference on Thursday.

“Authorities have said the weapon used in the deadly shooting at an Orlando, Florida, nightclub was an AR-15.  Dozens of companies in the U.S. produce versions of the AR, which is the most popular weapon of its kind in the United States.  There are as many as 9 million AR-style weapons in the U.S.  Prices run from $550 up, and the going price is usually less than $1,000 for a new gun.”   Continue reading “Is there a constitutional right to have a rapidly firing assault gun?”

Sioux City Journal – by Nick Hytrek

CHEROKEE, Iowa | Two lawsuits aimed at stopping an oil pipeline company from exercising eminent domain to obtain private land along the pipeline route were dismissed Monday, the same day hearings to determine the value of the land being sought began.

District Judge Nancy Whittenburg ruled that the landowners who filed the lawsuits do not have the right to challenge Dakota Access’ exercise of eminent domain and instead must seek a legal challenge to the Iowa Utility Board’s final order to grant the company a permit to build the pipeline.

Continue reading “Judge dismisses Cherokee County lawsuits challenging oil pipeline”

Variety – by Ted Johnson

A federal appellate court overturned a $1.8 million ruling in favor of former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura in his defamation lawsuit against the estate of Chris Kyle, the author of “American Sniper.”

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals set aside a jury’s $500,000 award to Ventura for defamation and ordered a new trial. They also threw out a jury’s award of an additional $1.35 million to Ventura for unjust enrichment, concluding that it “enjoys no legal support under Minnesota law.”   Continue reading “Appeals Court Overturns $1.8 Million Verdict for Jesse Ventura in ‘American Sniper’ Case”

The Hill – by Christina Marcos

House Democrats staged protests Monday evening in response to a moment of silence on the floor to remember the victims of the attack in a gay nightclub in Orlando, the worst mass shooting in American history.

After Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) led the House in the moment of silence in honor of the 49 people who died in the massacre on Sunday, the chamber erupted into shouting as Democrats expressed frustration over the lack of votes to restrict guns after repeated mass shootings.   Continue reading “Democrats express frustration over the lack of votes to restrict guns after repeated mass shootings”

The Hill – by Jesse Byrnes

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton early Monday renewed a call for gun control following the deadliest mass shooting in the nation’s history.

Clinton said on CNN’s “New Day” that the suspected shooter, Omar Mateen, used a “weapon of war” to gun down 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., early Sunday.    Continue reading “Clinton renews call for gun control in wake of Orlando attack”

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Antonius Aquinas

Executive orders, undeclared wars, drone hits, assassination of citizens and non-citizens alike, the overthrow of foreign regimes, domestic spying, the abetting of known criminal activities through pardons, economic planning, opening borders, monetary manipulations are just some of the nefarious activities that routinely emanate from the most dangerous political office that the world has ever painfully come to know – the United States Presidency!   Continue reading “Presidential Dictatorship”

The White House

Today, as Americans, we grieve the brutal murder — a horrific massacre — of dozens of innocent people. We pray for their families, who are grasping for answers with broken hearts. We stand with the people of Orlando, who have endured a terrible attack on their city. Although it’s still early in the investigation, we know enough to say that this was an act of terror and an act of hate. And as Americans, we are united in grief, in outrage, and in resolve to defend our people.   Continue reading “President Obama on the Tragic Shooting in Orlando”

Oregon Live – by Maxine Bernstein

A federal judge has dismissed the charge of using and carrying firearms in the course of a crime of violence against Ammon Bundy and seven co-defendants, finding the underlying conspiracy charge doesn’t meet the legal definition of a “crime of violence.”

The ruling dismissing Count 3 in the federal indictment is the first major win for the defense in the pending case stemming from the 41-day armed takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.   Continue reading “Judge dismisses one of the gun charges against Ammon Bundy, 7 co-defendants”