Michigan House Republicans want to loosen concealed carry rules and expand where CPL holders can legally carry. The proposal has sparked debate over self defense, training standards and public safety. LANSING, MI — Michigan House Republicans are backing a new set of bills that would greatly expand concealed carry rights across the state. The proposal would allow legal gun owners age 18 and older to carry a concealed pistol without a license in many places, though a CPL would still be required for certain locations now treated as pistol free zones. Right now, Michigan requires most residents to be at…
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The chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee wants to develop a “must-pass” authorization bill process for the Department of Veterans Affairs similar to the legislative procedure used to approve the National Defense Authorization Act. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., kicked off a series of hearings Wednesday on legislation that would reauthorize several significant VA programs and said he wants to create a comprehensive authorization process — an omnibus-style procedure — that would ensure a yearly legislative review of all VA programs, some of which have not been reauthorized for 30 years. Bost said such oversight is needed to ensure that…
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has issued a scathing critique of newly introduced New York legislation that would require graphic, “tobacco-style” warning labels to be provided with firearm permits and displayed in gun shops. ALBANY, NY — The legislative battlefield in Albany has shifted toward a new, visual frontier. On March 3, 2026, State Senator Erik Bottcher (D) introduced Senate Bill 9334, a provocative measure that seeks to treat firearms similarly to tobacco products by requiring “graphic warnings” at the point of purchase and licensing. The bill, and its Assembly companion A10485, would force licensing officers and firearms dealers to…
United States ruler Donald Trump said that he struck Iran a week early, and it prevented a nuclear war. Only eight months after bombing three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump once again put his finger on the trigger, preparing to attack the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program once again. According to a report by Time Magazine, Trump said he assumed Iran was not urgent enough when it came to diplomatic talks with the U.S. “When I heard that,” Trump says, “I said, you know, they’re going to hit first.” In the early hours of Saturday morning, February 28th, the start of the…
A 15-year-old Akron boy is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly initiating a road rage shooting that resulted in the death of his 17-year-old brother. Akron police report that the younger teen fired at a 28-year-old man, who then returned fire in self-defense, fatally striking the 17-year-old. AKRON, OH — A violent road rage encounter on the entrance ramp to State Route 8 South has left one teenager dead and another in police custody. At approximately 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Akron police responded to reports of gunfire at the East Tallmadge Avenue entrance ramp. According to investigators,…
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. Subscribe here.For decades, the U.S. military’s dream of high-energy laser weapons has been perpetually “five years away.” Now, the Pentagon says it wants to finally make them an operational reality within the next three.Speaking on a panel at the National Defense Industrial Association’s annual Pacific Operational Science and Technology conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, on March 9, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies Michael Dodd stated that the Defense Department plans on fielding directed energy weapons such as lasers and…
Tulsa homicide detectives have released a resident without charges following a fatal shooting of 27-year-old Sean Six, who allegedly forced his way into a home where his former girlfriend was staying. Police report that Six attempted to enter through a window before kicking in the front door, prompting a friend of the woman to fire a single, fatal shot in self-defense. TULSA, OK — An early morning home intrusion in South Tulsa has left one man dead and a household reeling from a violent confrontation. Around 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Tulsa Police Department (TPD) officers were dispatched…
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) — China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of force, the U.S. intelligence community said on Wednesday, striking a measured tone on one of the world’s biggest potential flashpoints. The assessment in the intelligence agencies’ annual report on global threats comes as Beijing has stepped up pressure on Taiwan with frequent military drills, even as U.S. President Donald Trump has played down the risk of Chinese military action while he is in office. The Pentagon late last year said the U.S. military believed China…
Tennessee lawmakers are set to hear House Bill 2064, which seeks to repeal criminal offenses for carrying firearms in public parks, playgrounds, and civic centers. Sponsored by Rep. Chris Todd (R-Jackson), the bill aims to codify a 2025 judicial ruling that found state bans on guns in recreational areas unconstitutional, while potentially lowering the age for such carry to 18. NASHVILLE, TN — A major shift in Tennessee’s firearm landscape is moving through the General Assembly as lawmakers respond to a landmark judicial decision. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Tennessee House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear House Bill…
The killing of some senior Iranian politicians by the United States and Israel will not cripple the government, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. He said the attempt to bring down Iran’s regime will be a failure despite the deaths. “I do not know why the Americans and the Israelis still have not understood this point: The Islamic Republic of Iran has a strong political structure with established political, economic, and social institutions,” Araghchi told Al Jazeera. Araghchi made the comments shortly after Iran confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, the country’s security chief and one of its most powerful…