New York Democratic state Sen. Kevin Parker thinks he has a solution for Big Apple crime. He’s “California dreaming” about more gun control in the hopes he can solve the problem for Empire State residents. Never mind holding violent criminals accountable for their crimes, though. No, Sen. Parker introduced a bill to mandate all law-abiding gun owners in New York purchase gun owner liability insurance coverage, instead.
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- Trump signals he will press Canadian leader on trade deficitby Tom Howell Jr. on May 6, 2025 at 4:06 pm
President Trump teed up a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday by saying he plans to press his northern neighbor on why the U.S. has a big trade deficit with Canada and supplies benefits such as military protection.
- AOC opts out of race for Dems' top Oversight Committee spotby Alex Miller on May 6, 2025 at 3:27 pm
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat and Squad leader, has decided not to relaunch a bid for a coveted position on the House Oversight Committee.
- House GOP releases biting report on FBI's handling of 2017 congressional baseball shootingby Kerry Picket on May 6, 2025 at 3:18 pm
House Republicans released a scathing report scrutinizing the FBI's investigation and initial conclusion related to the 2017 congressional baseball shooting targeting GOP lawmakers.
- Bessent: Trade deals could be done this week but no formal talks yet with Chinaby Tom Howell Jr. on May 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said trade negotiations with 17 of America's 18 largest trading partners are proceeding well and could result in formal deals before the weekend.
- Hegseth orders sweeping cuts to 4-star generalsby Mike Glenn on May 6, 2025 at 2:42 pm
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week ordered a 20% across-the-board reduction in the number of four-star generals and admirals as part of what he said was the most comprehensive review of America's military command structure since the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 that reorganized the Pentagon.