Justice Department’s Gun Violence Prevention Plan Widens Background Checks, Boosts Red Flag Programs

The plan aims to help law enforcement agencies share criminal and mental health history of people under 21 through the FBI’s background check system. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced plans on Sept. 26 to help law enforcement agencies share the criminal and mental health history of people under 21 through the FBI’s National

WATCH: Syrians Celebrate Reported Death of Hezbollah Head Hassan Nasrallah

Syrians in the country’s northwestern area celebrated in the streets and handed out candy following reports that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had been killed by an Israeli airstrike, according to videos circulating on social media. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, is responsible for fueling a brutal civil war in the country, propping up dictator Bashar

GOP Senators Introduce Legislation to Strip China’s Favored Trade Status

The legislation would also increase tariffs by 100 percent on Chinese imports deemed important to U.S. national security. Three Republican senators have introduced new legislation that would strip China of its trade privileges with the United States and increase tariffs by 100 percent on certain Chinese imports. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), who sits on the

Garland Defends Releasing Letter From Suspect in Trump Assassination Attempt

Garland called the decision ’reasonable’ and consistent with the department’s goal of securing Routh’s detention. Attorney General Merrick Garland defended Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors’ decision to release a letter allegedly penned by Ryan Routh, the suspect charged with attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, following criticism over its release because it included the