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Oregon City Council Votes to Oust Convicted Killer from Public Safety Boards

01.18.26 | Jenna Curren News

The City Council of Salem, Oregon moved to remove a convicted murderer from multiple public safety boards after public outrage and questions over how he was appointed without a background check.
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New Senate Gun Bill Would Replace Due Process with Indefinite Delays

01.18.26 | LET Guest Editorial

NSSF Chief Lobbyist and General Counsel Larry Keane explains why a new Senate gun control bill, spearheaded by fervent anti-gun Democrat Richard Blumenthal and marketed as “No check, no gun,” could quietly eliminate long-standing due process protections for law-abiding firearm purchasers while doing nothing to stop crime.
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Rodney S. Scott - The Best Thing To Ever Happen To U.S. Customs and Border Protection

01.18.26 | Mathew Silverman Editorial

National President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Mathew Silverman brings a firsthand, field-driven perspective on why Rodney S. Scott is uniquely qualified to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection at a critical moment for border security.
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South Carolina Lawmakers Push Back Against Anti-Gun ‘Lawfare’

01.18.26 | LET Guest Editorial

NSSF Chief Lobbyist and General Counsel Larry Keane breaks down why South Carolina lawmakers are advancing legislation to protect lawful firearm manufacturers and retailers from what supporters call politically motivated “lawfare” aimed at undermining the Second Amendment.
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Texas Man Arrested After Ring Camera Allegedly Catches Him Brutally Beating Toddler

01.18.26 | Greg Hoyt News

Police in Texas arrested a 29-year-old man after disturbing Ring doorbell footage allegedly showed a toddler being repeatedly struck during an incident at an apartment complex.
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Advocating for Suspension of Law Licenses for Politicians Who Obstruct Immigration Enforcement

01.18.26 | LET Guest Editorial

Former HSI Special Agent and published author Eric Caron argues that politicians who obstruct immigration enforcement while holding law licenses should face professional accountability, raising serious ethical questions about oath, duty, and the rule of law.
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Justice Department Probes Minnesota Officials Over Alleged Interference with ICE

01.17.26 | Greg Hoyt Analysis

The Justice Department has reportedly opened an investigation into Minnesota officials like Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration authorities from conducting operations within the state, according to reports.
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Americans Bought Millions of Guns, But Murder Rates Dropped

01.17.26 | LET Guest Editorial

Millions of Americans bought guns since the pandemic, sparking warnings of a “Wild West” surge in violence. Yet the latest data show violent crime and homicides falling, proving lawful gun ownership doesn’t automatically mean more blood on the streets.
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California Teen Survives After Father Allegedly Shoots Family, Then Himself

01.17.26 | Greg Hoyt News

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) is actively investigating the murder of a wife and daughter that occurred inside a Lakewood home earlier in January, allegedly carried out by the father.
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Oregon Father Who Drugged Girls with Sedative-Laced Smoothies Reaches Secret Settlement

01.17.26 | Pat Droney Editorial

An Oregon father who admitted to drugging preteen girls at a sleepover has quietly settled a civil lawsuit, bringing a disturbing case to a close without a public trial.
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Ex–Michigan Democratic Party Treasurer Accused of Embezzling from Vulnerable Elderly Woman

01.17.26 | Pat Droney Editorial

A former Michigan Democratic Party treasurer and confidante of Attorney General Dana Nessel is accused of embezzling an unknown amount of money from a brain-damaged elderly woman whose finances she controlled.
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New Jersey Police Unveil Real-Time Operations Center and Expanded Drone Program

01.17.26 | Jenna Curren News

Police in a New Jersey city are rolling out new high-tech tools aimed at faster responses, safer officers, and continued reductions in violent crime.
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Exclusive: Meet Trump’s New Drug Czar Who Is Gearing Up To Fight for America (Part 2)

01.17.26 | Kyle S. Reyes Editorial

Newly confirmed Drug Czar Sara Carter has seen the devastation of America’s drug epidemic up close, from the streets of Baltimore to the border. She vows to take action that actually works, protecting children, families, and communities from the scourge of opioids and cartels.
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Political Leaders Take the Stage at SHOT Show to Champion Gun Rights

01.17.26 | LET Guest Editorial

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will join five fellow governors at SHOT Show 2026 for the 5th Annual Governors’ Forum to discuss the firearm industry and Second Amendment rights. Attendees will hear firsthand insights on legislation, conservation, and protecting gun freedoms across the nation.
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Sheepdog and Shepherd: How Bringing God to the Workplace Is Changing Lives

01.17.26 | Dillon Burroughs Editorial

Faith isn’t just for Sundays or church walls. See how God is moving through law enforcement, businesses, and everyday lives in the latest episode of Sheepdog and Shepherd.
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