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thehindu.comworld2 days ago
Appeals Court Ruling Creates Split on Gun Suppressor Rules
A federal appeals court decision has produced conflicting rulings among circuits on whether gun suppressors require federal registration. The split increases the chance that the Supreme Court will review the issue.
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics6 days ago
White House officials debated Insurrection Act use after Minnesota shootings
Officials considered invoking the law after two protesters were killed during demonstrations in Minneapolis. Discussions occurred amid broader enforcement actions involving federal agents in multiple cities.
Reasonpolitics25 days ago
High Liquor Taxes and Home Distillation Ban Sustain Black Market Sales
Federal and state alcohol taxes combined with a nationwide ban on home distillation continue to support an illegal market for distilled spirits. Courts may review the distillation restriction, but tax levels remain unchanged.
forbes.combusiness27 days ago
Kansas Dealership Holds Ford Truck After Finding Protected Bird Nest
Workers at a Ford dealership in Olathe, Kansas, discovered a nest containing newborn robins on a tire of a new truck. Federal law protects the nest, preventing the vehicle from being moved or sold.
BBC Newsfinance44 days ago
State Department to Revoke Passports of Parents Owing Over $2,500 in Child Support
The Trump administration is expanding enforcement of a 1996 federal law, moving beyond renewal checks to actively revoke existing U.S. passports for significant child support debt. Notices will be sent by email or mail, with affected individuals abroad limited to emergency travel…
thenation.compolitics50 days ago
Nebraska Implements Work Requirements for Medicaid
Nebraska implemented work requirements for certain Medicaid enrollees starting May 1, becoming the first state to do so under a federal law mandating such rules by 2027. The policy affects about 70,000 people and includes exemptions for health conditions and caregiving. Officials…
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RITE and Rep. Tenney Request Records from New York State Board of Elections on Voter Registration Compliance
Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections and Rep. Claudia Tenney sent a letter to the New York State Board of Elections demanding records and data on voter registration forms. The letter addresses alleged violations of the Help America Vote Act. They set a May 2026 deadline for…