New Virginia law banning `assault firearms’ prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning the sale and manufacture of certain semi-automatic firearms, prompting immediate lawsuits from gun-rights groups. The limits on “ assault firearms,” as they are described by the legislation, are among two dozen new restrictions and regulations on guns enacted by the Democratic governor in her first few months … Read more

Louisiana gunman’s access to firearms probed and Apple gets a new CEO: Morning Rundown

Investigators probe how a Louisiana gunman who killed eight children got his weapon despite an illegal firearms conviction. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are uncertain as a ceasefire deadline looms. And Virginians will vote whether to allow a Democrat-drawn congressional map to be used in the midterm elections — it could net them up … Read more

Hegseth says he will let troops take personal firearms onto military bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations, citing the Second Amendment and recent shootings at bases across the country.  In a video posted to X, Hegseth said he is signing a memo that will direct base commanders to allow requests for troops to … Read more

Pete Hegseth signs memo opening door for troops to carry personal firearms on bases

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo on Thursday ordering a major shift in base security policy, allowing service members to request permission to carry personal firearms for self-defense amid growing concerns about threats on U.S. installations. In an announcement on social media, Hegseth said all American … Read more