Gun Rights Group Says ATF Circumventing Court Ruling That Strikes Down Pistol Brace Rule

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives denies violating a court order vacating the controversial pistol brace rule adopted in 2023. The senior vice president of Gun Owners of America is accusing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) of attempting an end-run around court orders blocking enforcement of its own 2023

Bondi, Rubio, Vought, Other Nominees Face Confirmation Hearings: What to Know

China, climate, Project 2025, FISA, and the so-called weaponization of the justice system could all be broached during upcoming hearings. WASHINGTON—Senators will question several of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees on Jan. 15. Queries about partisanship and loyalty to the president-elect are expected to be posed to many, while other lines of questioning will be more

New Texas Republican Speaker Wins Gavel With Majority of Support From Democrats

Forty-nine Democrats joined 36 Republicans to elect Rep. Dustin Burrows to what is the third most powerful position in the state government. Texas Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected the new Texas Speaker of the House with the support of more Democrats than Republicans. Forty-nine Democrats joined 36 Republicans to put Burrows over the top

Key Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Jan. 14 to make his case to become the next secretary of the Defense Department. Hegseth is the first of roughly a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump’s appointees slated to go before Senate committees this week and is considered one of the more controversial Cabinet

5 Key Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Jan. 14 to make his case to become the next secretary of the Defense Department. Hegseth was the first of roughly a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump’s appointees slated to go before Senate committees this week and is considered one of the more controversial Cabinet

Speaker Johnson: House Not Wed to Plan to Include Debt Ceiling in Reconciliation Bill

“I’m not really wed to that, it was the initial idea,” he said. WASHINGTON—House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Jan. 14 that the House plans to raise the debt ceiling through reconciliation but suggested that could change. “We’re socializing that among members,” Johnson said at an event hosted by Politico. “I’m not really wed

House Passes Bill Banning Men From Women’s Sports

The bill amends Title IX legislation to exclude biological men from competing in women’s sports for organizations that receive federal funding. WASHINGTON—The House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act on Jan. 14, with a vote of 218-206. The legislation excludes males from participating in women’s sports sponsored by organizations that receive