An attorney speaking on firearm policy debates has accused parts of the media of exaggerating concerns surrounding certain legally sold firearms and components that do not always require a traditional background check under federal law. The comments come as debates continue over how existing gun laws should apply to privately made firearms and unfinished receiver…
Donald Trump has outlined a draft framework for a new understanding with Iran that he says could avert a wider regional war, while vowing that the United States would “destroy nuclear dust” if Tehran moved toward a bomb. He also signaled that the proposal is not final, telling reporters he would be “meeting now” with…
For generations, Americans thought nothing of shooting a small songbird for the dinner table. Today, one of those once-common backyard targets, the American robin, has become a symbol of how radically the country’s relationship with wildlife has changed. Eating this tiny bird is now a federal crime, a shift that reflects a century of legal…
A hiker in a Montana national park was attacked by a bear in what officials say is the second such incident in the area in a matter of weeks. The encounter, which left the victim with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, has renewed concern among visitors and park managers already on edge at the start of…
America’s top special operations commander is warning that the next major conflict will punish any military that trains for yesterday’s wars. He is calling for the Pentagon to “creatively destroy” outdated methods and rebuild training around artificial intelligence, long-range precision weapons, and information warfare that moves at machine speed. His message is blunt: if U.S….
Scientists are sounding the alarm about Mount Rainier, long ranked as the most dangerous volcano in the United States, after new assessments suggest its next major eruption could send torrents of mud and debris racing into nearby communities within minutes. The mountain’s icy flanks and proximity to densely populated valleys mean a single event could…
Ted Nugent has spent decades casting himself as both rock star and hunting evangelist, and his latest vow that “you can ban hunting all you want, I will still go hunting” fits neatly into that persona. The remark is less a casual boast than a statement of defiance that connects his celebrity, his politics and…
Boaters are being warned to follow strict launch timing rules ahead of a busy water season, with officials stating that launching before the designated start time could result in a $500 fine. The rule is aimed at reducing congestion, improving safety at ramps, and preventing early-morning crowding that can create hazards on the water. Authorities…
Donald Trump repeatedly said during campaigns and public appearances that he would protect Social Security and avoid cutting benefits. That message helped reassure older voters who rely heavily on retirement programs and were concerned about possible changes to federal benefits. At the same time, critics point to budget proposals and policy discussions during his administration…
A 70-year-old woman has died after being struck by a bison while hiking in Custer State Park in South Dakota, according to state wildlife officials and local reports. The incident happened on the Grace Coolidge Trail, a popular hiking route known for frequent wildlife encounters, including the park’s large free-roaming bison herd. Officials said the…