California passes nation's first gun and ammo tax

Glenn's essay from 2001: 'The Greatest American Generation'
Not long after 9/11, Glenn penned an essay. Do you still hold the views he expressed in it?

IRS Launches 'Sweeping, Historic' Tax Enforcement Crackdown Using AI
The IRS has announced that, thanks to a new funding boost, it's launching a "sweeping, historic" tax enforcement initiative using artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies to catch tax evaders more effectively.

Mixed message? Bush foundation chief who organized unity letter previously leaked Steele dossier
The letter champions American unity in supporting democracy while the Steele dossier was used to undermine the 2016 presidential election.

Secret Service agent next to JFK during assassination challenges official narrative
"If the bullet we know as the magic or pristine bullet stopped in President Kennedy’s back, it means that the central thesis of the Warren Report, the single-bullet theory, is wrong," one researcher said.

Nike store in Portland shuts doors as crime and safety concerns tear through city
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said the city had attempted to work with Nike to ease its "safety challenges."

Arizona residents share nation's concerns on Big Tech election interference, more hearings to come
Recent revelations about government coercion or collusion in suppressing political speech is spawning nationwide concern.

North Dakota man gets 5-year sentence for killing teen he called a 'Republican extremist'
The victim's family say he destroyed their lives.

5th Circuit finds Biden White House, CDC violated First Amendment
The three-judge panel found that contacts with tech companies by officials from the White House, the surgeon general’s office, the CDC, and the FBI likely amounted to coercion.

New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque
Gov. Grisham said state police would be responsible for enforcing what amount to civil violations. Albuquerque police Chief Harold Medina said he won't enforce it, and Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.

Gun owners publicly defy New Mexico governor's suspension of open and concealed carry law
"We will not comply!"

DeSantis hits back at New Mexico governor for suspending gun rights: 'SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED'
"Just a few months after ending the COVID 'public health emergency,' the Governor of New Mexico has declared a new 'public health emergency': Guns."

California becomes first state to pass 11% excise tax on guns and ammo
The excise tax would start July 2024 if signed by Gov. Newsom.

Fulton County grand jury recommended charging Lindsey Graham, two ex-senators in 2020 election case
The final report showed that grand jurors recommended charges against 39 people, compared to the 19 who were ultimately charged.

Obama Judge denies Mark Meadows' bid to move Georgia election case to federal court
"Meadows’ alleged association with post-election activities was not related to his role as White House Chief of Staff or his executive branch authority."

NY Times: President Biden Keeps Hunter Close Despite the Political Peril
The possibility of a federal indictment of Hunter Biden stunned the president. Yet the bond between him and his only surviving son is ironclad.

Biden says 'Good evening, Vietnam!' while in Hanoi
Mistakes Robin Williams' anti-war movie for a song during another bizarre press conference where he rants about "Indians" and John Wayne.

Biden wraps up rambling Vietnam presser in candid way: 'I'm gonna go to bed'
"Yeah, we talked … we talked about … we talked about it at the conference. Overall, we talked about stability. We talked about making sure that the Third World, the Third World … the Southern Hemisphere had access to change. It had access." | Video

Joe Biden Says He's Just Following Staff's Orders During Press Conference
Biden appeared to be confused during a press conference in Vietnam on Sunday, saying he will "just follow his orders" while looking through papers and speaking to reporters. | Video

More than three-quarters of voters want an age limit imposed on politicians: Poll
CBS News and YouGov conducted a survey at the end of August and found that 77% of respondents agreed there ought to be age limits.

NY Times: Why Is Joe Biden So Unpopular?
Biden is unpopular and could lose to Trump, but no single issue explains his troubles. Inflation, loss of minority support, doubts about his age, and national pessimism all contribute. He lacks good options to boost his prospects.

The Hill: Five Democratic alternatives if President Biden exits the 2024 race
With Biden's approval plummeting amid age concerns, Democrats are exploring alternative 2024 options if he doesn't run. Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, Gretchen Whitmer, and AOC top the list.

Tucker Is Outing Obama as Gay. but Everyone Is Missing the Big Story
Obama's past hints at his true communist allegiances, groomed by globalists to destroy the country. His Columbia years likely involved Soviet schooling in "Cloward Piven" tactics now ravaging America.

Trump: Overruling Roe v. Wade Cost GOP Politically
Trump hailed his administration's Supreme Court justice confirmations as having righted a constitutional wrong on the abortion issue, kicking it back to the states "where it should be," even if it cost the Republican Party in the midterms.

NY Times: In Post-Roe America, Nikki Haley Seeks New GOP Path on Abortion
In crafting an anti-abortion message that doesn’t alienate moderate Republicans and swing voters, her approach has won both supporters and detractors.

GOP senator teases openness to No Labels
Sen. Bill Cassidy indicated that he would be open to being involved with a third-party ticket in 2024 if Trump and Biden are the nominees.

The status of contested congressional maps in three states
Three states have had recent developments in legal battles over how congressional districts will look for the 2024 election, with one state having its map for the election solidified. Here is a look at the redistricting situations in Florida, Ohio, and Alabama.

Press rips Vogue's fawning profile of Karine Jean-Pierre
White House reporters slammed a Vogue profile praising press sec. Karine Jean-Pierre as a "straight shooter," saying she actively obfuscates and restricts press access. They called the piece hypocritical.

83-year old Pelosi announces 2024 re-election bid
"Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery. Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL."

Soros-Aligned Texas DA Sidesteps Removal Trial by Resigning and Announces Senate Run Against Ted Cruz
Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez sidestepped a civil lawsuit scheduled in December to remove him from office for "incompetence and official misconduct under the guise of prosecutorial discretion" and failure to give bond.

Oil prices hit 9-month high amid supply concerns
The Biden administration released oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve last year to fight gasoline price increases, but the stockpile is greatly drained.

Biden Knows He Is Using Illegal Immigrants To Hurt His Enemies
The White House is aware that sanctuary city mayors can’t tolerate the real-life consequences of the Democratic party’s policies.

Biden's DOJ lawsuit against Elon Musk’s SpaceX is nakedly absurd
SpaceX appears to have been trying to comply with Department of Defense regulations by not using noncitizens in military-related work, and in doing so, it may have run afoul of the DOJ.

Illegal aliens in Minnesota can apply for driver’s licenses in October
“We’ll be able to start taking applications for driver’s licenses for all Minnesotans, including those who don’t have lawful presence in the United States,” said Pong Xiong, director of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services.

Vivek Ramaswamy says he will deport US-born children of illegal migrants
"The family unit will be deported," Ramaswamy said Friday when NBC News asked him whether the deportations would include American-born children.

Biden admin pledges $520 million to make Ukraine's energy infrastructure 'cleaner, more resilient'
The secretary also said the U.S. is investing $665.5 million in security assistance and $206 million in humanitarian assistance.

White House won't vow to decouple Ukraine aid from relief funding for Florida hurricane and Maui wildfires
She said that Biden believes that it is "our job" and "duty" to "make sure that Ukraine continues to fight, again, for their sovereignty, for their democracy."

G20 Declaration Omits Criticism of Russia, Notes Ukrainians’ ‘Suffering’
It was an eye-opening departure from a similar document agreed to less than a year ago that issued a strong condemnation of the Russian invasion and called on Moscow to withdraw its troops.

Judge rules that NYC teachers get jobs back after fighting COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Children's Health Defense and Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sponsored the legal challenge and praised the ruling, calling it a win for religious freedom.

Trump White House urged DeSantis in letter to implement masking in Florida
Trump slammed DeSantis, claiming, "He shut down Florida. It was tight as a drum. He had vax lines. He was vaxxing everything. Now, he talks about the vaccinations this and that." But Trump's task force told DeSantis, "Do not delay the rapid immunization of those over 65 and vulnerable to severe disease."

California city bans all future mask and vaccine mandates: 'Should have a right to choose'
Huntington Beach has banned all future mask and vaccine mandates, saying previous COVID rules were ineffective and "unnecessarily limited freedoms." The city council cited concern over trampling on residents' liberty.

Two Republicans want to force Biden admin to release all the records on COVID-19's origin
The bill comes after the Office of the Director of National Intelligence published a lackluster report on the origins of COVID-19 after being mandated by Congress to do so.

CDC director wears mask with Dem senators, not Romney in odd photos
CDC head Mandy Cohen shared photos meeting masked with Dem senators, but unmasked with GOP Sen. Mitt Romney. The inconsistent masking in her post raised eyebrows.

Flashback 9/11: In August of 2001, James Woods Reported Suspicious Passengers to FBI
Woods observed four men of Middle Eastern origin acting so oddly that he reported them to the flight attendants and authorities on the ground when he landed, "who shrugged it off." The flight turned out to be a dry run for the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

WSJ: Dressing Like a 1950s Housewife Is All the Rage
Bright-red lipstick, curled hair, high heels, full skirts: Feminists and ‘trad wives’ alike are embracing the midcentury look.

Rolling Stone: The Right Would Like All Women to Be 1950s Housewives, Please
Viral TikTok videos of women enjoying being single and child-free enraged the right.

Morocco Quake Death Toll Climbs Past 2,100
The magnitude-6.8 quake was the biggest to hit Morocco in 120 years, and it toppled buildings and walls in ancient cities made from stone and masonry not designed to withstand quakes.

Biden says global warming is ‘Even more frightening than a nuclear war’
Biden spent part of his overseas trip wringing his hands over the possibility that global temperatures could rise by 1.5°, calling the prospect “more frightening than nuclear war.”

Hurricane season could pummel American supply chains
Supply chains break down because of hurricanes — for a matter of days or much longer.

California passes bill requiring parents to 'affirm' child's 'gender transition'
Under this new law, a parent who does not go along with their child's perceived gender identity could be guilty of failing to provide their child with sufficient "health, safety, and welfare." Additionally, this could result in a parent losing custody of their child.

Youngkin pardons father who was arrested during school board meeting after his daughter was assaulted by trans student
The father of a Virginia student who was sexually assaulted in her high school bathroom has been pardoned after his arrest two years ago.

Biden’s DHS awards millions to LGBT, minority groups for ‘targeted violence and terrorism prevention’
The Biden admin is handing over $20 million to LGBT, minority, and leftist college groups for "equity" and "inclusion" programs in the name of preventing "extremism."

Florida approves ‘Classic Learning Test’ for college admissions
“The CLT places a strong emphasis on classical education, which includes a focus on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.”

School suspends first-grader for pretending fingers were a gun during game of cops and robbers
"She said ... in this climate, this day and age, we have to take all incidents very seriously."

Azerbaijan will allow aid into Karabakh from Armenia if aid from its side is let in, official says
Azerbaijan is ready to allow Red Cross aid from Armenia into the ethnic Armenian Nagorno-Karabakh enclave if Red Crescent aid from Azerbaijan is let in at the same time, Hikmet Hajiyev, foreign policy adviser to President Ilham Aliyev, told Reuters.

The Case for U.S.-Russia Cooperation in Nagorno-Karabakhh
An enduring solution to the wider Azerbaijani-Armenian conflict can only happen if Washington and Moscow work together.

Armenian bishop: Ancient Christian enclave faces ‘genocide by starvation’
For the past nine months, Azerbaijani forces have blocked the only road leading from Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh, a historic Armenian enclave located in southwestern Azerbaijan and internationally recognized as part of that nation.

Now that the pope has praised him, can we stop pretending Genghis Khan was on the Right?
Can we finally dump the phrase “to the right of Genghis Khan”? In Mongolia, Pope Francis, surely the leftiest pontiff ever, heaped praise on the terror of the steppes.

Senators unveil bipartisan blueprint for comprehensive AI regulation
The legislation is expected to be a guide for managing both the potential benefits and risks associated with AI technology.

Google to require disclosures of AI content in political ads
Starting in November, Google will require political advertisements to prominently disclose when they feature synthetic content — such as images generated by artificial intelligence.

The Hill: Elon Musk has shattered the myth that social media platforms are mere space providers
The ridiculous opinion article claims that Musk has brought censorship to social media, when it used to be an open platform, and NOW the platform should face regulation.

Trump Met By Large Crowd, Chants Of ‘U-S-A’ In Visit To Iowa-Iowa State Game
Trump attended the annual Iowa-Iowa State rivalry football game on Saturday, where security wedged Trump through large crowds of fans chanting “U-S-A.”

Super Bowl champ Tony Dungy schools ESPN on Christian tennis phenom Coco Gauff praying after winning first US Open
"I hate to break this to you SportsCenter but Coco Gauff was not 'soaking it all in' at this moment. She was praying."

Ex-MLB star blasts woke Nike, trashes 'coddled' players, owns Keith Olbermann
Former pitcher David Wells ripped Nike's politics, said today's MLB players are "coddled," and slammed Keith Olbermann after he questioned Wells' Bud Light comments. Wells called Olbermann a "fraud."