Arming yourself could soon become more costly in the most populous state in the nation. California legislators have approved new taxes on firearms and ammunition that could see guns become significantly more expensive than they are in other states. The legislation, passed in the California Senate on Thursday, would levy...

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Two men have been charged after they decided to stage a climate protest during a U.S. Open semifinal tennis match on Thursday. Sayak Mukhopadhyay, 50, was charged with criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, while Gregory Schwedock, 35, was charged with criminal trespass, according to NBC News. The fracas began while...

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Former President Donald Trump brought the house down Saturday when he appeared in Ames, Iowa, for a football game between the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. Before the game, Trump appeared at Iowa State's Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity house, where students chanted, "Trump! Trump! Trump!" The former president...

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The University of Alabama may not have quite the same stranglehold on the college football world as it did even 10 years ago, but leave it to one of the Crimson Tide's intrepid fans to steal the spotlight on Saturday with a biting message about a polarizing government figure. ESPN's...

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation says it has identified who is responsible for a whopping $41 million heist from an online casino platform. The agency pinned the shocking digital theft Monday from Stakes.com on a criminal organization known as the Lazarus Group, which is affiliated with the Democratic People's Republic...

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The presidential campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't looking for a decisive victory in the Iowa caucus. DeSantis is instead content to settle for a second-place finish in the contest, according to a campaign official interviewed by Politico. Despite the crowded Republican field, the DeSantis campaign is viewing the...

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Liberty Safe, which describes itself as "America's #1 heavy-duty home and gun safe manufacturer," has come under fire after a report revealed that its parent company has donated almost half a million dollars to pro-gun control Democratic officials. On Wednesday, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk shared FEC filings on...

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To get this out of the way: This writer has no earthly clue what this actually means. But it's so jarring to see, it clearly means something. If you've spent any time online or around state politics, you've surely heard about the grossly unconstitutional power and gun grab by New...

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Lawyers for a former Dominion Voting Systems employee: We tried to depose MyPillow founder and Donald Trump supporter Mike Lindell three times for our lawsuit regarding comments he made in the aftermath of the 2020 election, and each time he was “vulgar, threatening, loud, disrespectful to ... counsel and the...

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Imagine getting the chance to criticize your NFL team's draft picks -- straight to the face of the team owner. At least, what looks like his face. The Dallas Cowboys have created an artificial intelligence program in which team owner Jerry Jones appears to interact with the team's fans. A...

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Ten New York City teachers who were fired for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine must be reinstated with back pay, a New York state judge ruled last week. State Supreme Court Judge Ralph J. Porzio held that the city's denials of religious accommodation to certain employees were unlawful, arbitrary and...

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Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis brought his campaign to Iowa’s premier college football game Saturday. DeSantis walked through the crowds tailgating outside of Jack Trice Stadium. Volunteers with his super PAC, Never Back Down, followed him about, chanting "we want Ron" and "make American Florida,”  according to...

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans has ruled on Friday that the Biden administration may have run afoul of the First Amendment in its efforts to exert pressure on social media platforms regarding contentious COVID-19 content. This ruling has sparked debate over the government's...

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A North Dakota man has been sentenced to five years in prison in an incident that made political waves last fall. Shannon Brandt struck and killed 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson in September 2022, in McHenry, North Dakota according to The Associated Press. Brandt pleaded guilty in May to killing Ellingson. He...

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X Corp., which is owned by Elon Musk, is suing California over a law that it equates to censorship. “Today, @X filed a First Amendment lawsuit against California AB 587. As made clear by both the legislative history and public court submissions from the Attorney General in defending the law,...

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Vice President Kamala Harris got roasted online for her “cringey” dance moves during a White House party commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. A video clip circulated online showed Harris grooving to Q-Tip's 1999 hit, "Vivrant Thing." Clad in hot pink slacks and a neon blouse reminiscent of the 90s,...

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It was the wisdom of the ages, on full display. A diner interviewed by Fox News Ainsley Earhardt managed to stun the "Fox & Friends" host with her unexpected response to a question about the biggest issue that concerns her about the country and its presidential election. Because to the...

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In the gospel according to MSNBC host Joy Reid, Christianity and hate are inextricably linked. After a head-nod to the debunked 1619 project that claimed all American history from that date forward was designed to protect and extend slavery, Reid said in a taped show broadcast Thursday that a book...

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Running a restaurant is a tough enterprise. Owners often find themselves working thankless tasks at all levels of the business trying to give customers top-rate service and an unforgettable dining experience, but can easily be robbed of the proceeds. The potential pitfalls awaiting restaurateurs are numerous and varied. While disasters...

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Celebrity chef Tyler Florence says changes have to be made in San Francisco -- and he is willing to be part of it. The Food Network celebrity announced that he will be opening two cafes in Union Square, according to CBS. That’s moving against the grain, with more than 39...

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As a lawsuit is challenging the headline-grabbing order issued by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that banned legal gun owners from carrying their weapons in and around Albuquerque, a top prosecutor says he wants nothing to do with the edict. On Friday, Lujan Grisham issued an order that had...

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