Supreme Court leaves Maryland assault weapon ban intact
The Supreme Court declined two gun rights appeals, upholding Maryland's ban on assault weapons and declining to require Florida to allow open carry. The decision follows the 2010 view that the Second Amendment does not guarantee home weapons in all contexts and cites the Heller decision supporting state bans on certain arms.
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Supreme Court leaves Nebraska funeral protest ban in place
The U S Supreme Court declined to hear Westboro Baptist Church challenge to Nebraska's 500 foot funeral protest ban. Westboro, known for anti gay protests at military funerals, vowed to continue efforts to protest nationwide.
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Bensalem Eyes Joining 287(g) Immigration Enforcement
Dozens of police departments seek or hold powers to check immigration status of arrestees under ICE 287(g) program. The expansion aims to speed deportations and overlaps with sanctuary city policies, sparking debate on trust and local policing. Philadelphia and other big cities urge cooperation with safeguards.
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Trump uses Pocahontas jab at Navajo code talkers ceremony
President Trump insulted Sen. Elizabeth Warren at a White House event honoring World War II Navajo code talkers by labeling Warren Pocahontas. White House later said Trump will not campaign for Roy Moore in Alabama before the December 12 Senate election. Sanders said Trump is not planning a trip to Alabama.
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Franken apologizes again and stays in Senate
Senator Al Franken apologized anew for harming women who accused him of inappropriate conduct and said he will remain in the Senate. He acknowledged disappointment and vowed to learn from mistakes while agreeing to an Ethics Committee review.
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Most costly Atlantic hurricane season on record
The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season proves the costliest in U.S. history with $202.6 billion in damages since June 1. Harvey Irma Maria plus other storms caused widespread devastation across the Gulf Coast Caribbean Puerto Rico and Florida.
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