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New Civil Liberties Alliance sues Illinois over law requiring gun owners to have ID cards
The civil complaint argues that the law, which is called the Firearm Owners Identification Act, is unconstitutional.
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Number of death-penalty executions worldwide increases 78% in 2025, compared to 2024: report
Iran had the highest number of executions in decades, with 2,159 — double the number in 2024.
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ICE agent charged with assault, false reporting of crime in shooting of Venezuelan migrant
ICE agent Christian Castro was charged with four counts of assault in the second degree and one count of falsely reporting a crime in connection with the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis.
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Trump urges Israeli dialogue with Syria, praises Al-Sharaa
Trump, for his part, insisted that Israel would benefit from expanding ties with Syria and appeared to warn Jerusalem against interfering in the country's recovery.
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Witkoff to meet with Putin this week
Whether Witkoff will be able to strike a new agreement remains to be seen, though Ukrainian President Volodymy Zelensky has repeatedly ruled out key concessions, such as ceding territory.
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Mangione to return to New York court for pretrial hearing in shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The hearing starting on Monday could last at least a week
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Appeals court rules Trump-nominated Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey federal prosecutor
A panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judges in Philadelphia agreed with a lower court ruling after hearing oral arguments in October
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Trump extends White House invitation to parents of the two National Guard members who were ambushed
“I said, ‘When you’re ready, because that’s a tough thing, come to the White House,” President Trump said
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Border Patrol to begin immigration enforcement operation 'Swamp Sweep' in New Orleans on Monday
In an operation called “Swamp Sweep,” about 250 Border Patrol agents are aiming to arrest 5,000 people
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Van Hollen says 'no evidence' vetting system failed in case of Afghan shooting suspect
Van Hollen called blocking or punishing an entire group “collective punishment” after the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C.
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Kaine to refile resolution to require congressional approval for military action in Venezuela
He predicted that the "numbers will change" this time around in terms of the amount of support among senators
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Gunfire erupts at banquet hall in Stockton, leaving four dead, ten wounded
Law enforcement has not yet identified the suspect.
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Reading the law, Trump could implement wide immigration reforms with his enumerated powers
President's message follows an Afghan national charged with murder in ambush of two National Guard members, killing one.