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GOP rep defends Second Amendment in wake of shooting
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), who was one of about two dozen GOP lawmakers present when a gunman opened fire on their baseball practice early Wednesday, vigorously defended the Second Amendment after a reporter asked him if it changed his view on the “gun situation” in America
U.S. 'not winning' in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary tells Congress
The United States is "not winning" the war against Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told Congress on Tuesday, promising to brief lawmakers on a new war strategy by mid-July that is widely expected to call for thousands more U.S. troops
Christians faced widespread harassment in 2015, but mostly in Christian-majority countries
Vice President Mike Pence recently drew attention to the persecution of Christians around the world, telling a summit in Washington, D.C., that “no people of faith today face greater hostility or hatred than the followers of Christ.”
Arrests at US-Mexico border on steady decline
Data released by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shows arrests at the United States-Mexico border have been on a steady decline since the beginning of the year
Why Congress must update USA’s definition of Internet privacy
Major tech groups like ACT the App Association have sent a joint letter to US Congress in support for the International Communications Privacy Act
Republicans, bring your healthcare bill out for inspection
Republicans are becoming a party that won't take the obviously helpful step of preparing the field before engaging in battle. Like President Trump, congressional Republicans get ready to make major moves by shutting their intentions off from the disinfecting reach of daylight.
Why you shouldn't expect much from Social Security
There's a very good chance you won't get what Social Security projects for your benefit level
Trump's Obamacare Crisis
The president and Congress can stabilize the system -- if they want to
Facebook’s Role in European Elections Under Scrutiny
Lawrence Dodd lives in one of Britain’s most fiercely fought voting districts, and he has been peppered almost daily with ads from the country’s major political parties on Facebook
The Second Amendment protects some bladed weapons, and not just firearms
The New Jersey machete decision is important because it rejects a “spontaneity” requirement for arming yourself at home
North Korea Fires More Missiles as Seoul Puts Off U.S. Defense System
North Korea fired several cruise missiles from its east coast on Thursday, the South Korean military said
Christians and Muslims find common ground as Perth church hosts Ramadan
The church has been opening its doors to local Muslims as a place to conduct their Friday prayers for almost six years
Freedom Caucus wants to take border adjustment out of tax plan, add welfare reform
Leaders of the House Freedom Caucus are urging House GOP leaders to drop the contentious border-adjusted tax proposal in the tax reform bill, and consider canceling August recess to hasten passage of legislation
7 great sources of retirement income
Part of planning for your retirement is deciding on the form your retirement income will take
Insurance companies duck Obamacare repeal fight
After driving past health care debates, the typically powerful lobby is playing a smaller role this time
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