Supreme Court divided over federal ban on bump stock gun accessory

The Supreme Court offered divided thoughts and a measure of confusion on Wednesday over whether the federal government can ban so-called bump stocks, a device that increases the firepower of automatic weapons. The case, Garland v. Cargill, presents whether a “bump stock” device is a “machine gun” as defined by federal law because it is […]

Legislation rejecting same-sex marriage advances in Czech Parliament

The lower house of Parliament in the Czech Republic on Wednesday rejected same-sex marriage while affirming existing unions called partnerships for gay couples. The new legislation, passed in a 123-36 vote, also doesn’t allow same-sex couples to adopt children aside from those of their partner. CZECH REPUBLIC EXTRADITES SUSPECT CHARGED IN IRAN-BACKED PLOT TO KILL […]

2027 World Athletics Championships will not be held in Rome after Italy withdraws bid

The Italian athletics federation announced Wednesday that it has withdrawn its candidacy to host the 2027 world championships in Rome. The move comes after the Italian government refused to guarantee the $92 million needed to host the meet at the Stadio Olimpico. ITALIAN FAMILY RETURNS TO ROME 2 YEARS AFTER KIDNAPPING BY MALIAN MILITANTS The […]

Dem Sen Duckworth looks to put Republicans on record with forced IVF vote

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., will attempt to force a vote Wednesday on her bill to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures in the wake of Alabama’s controversial Supreme Court ruling, which triggered an abrupt end to some fertility procedures in the state.  She plans to request unanimous consent from her fellow senators to bring a […]