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Gun Control Grades Reward Policy Instead of Protecting People

12.30.25 | LET Guest Editorial

States may earn top grades on the Giffords Gun Law Scorecard, but violence tells a different story. High scores on paper have not stopped shootings, gang attacks, or deadly incidents in America’s cities.
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Post-Holiday Horror as Teen Allegedly Shoots Parents in Pennsylvania

12.30.25 | Jenna Curren News

A Pennsylvania family’s holiday turned deadly when a teen allegedly opened fire on his parents, leaving his mother dead.
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Connecticut Officer Under Fire for Mixing Campaigns with Duty

12.30.25 | Pat Droney Opinion

A Waterbury police sergeant finds himself in hot water once again, this time for ordering an alleged politically-motivated police investigation into a political opponent
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How One Woman Built a Safe Haven for America’s Heroes

12.30.25 | Dillon Burroughs Editorial

Carol Watanabe has spent more than two decades quietly building a trusted community for the men, women, and families who serve our nation. Through Defenders Gateway, she’s making sure America’s heroes and their loved ones never stand alone.
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Texas: Christmas Day Abduction Attempt Thwarted After Father Hunts Down Suspect

12.28.25 | Jenna Curren News

A Texas father used his daughter’s phone location to track her into a wooded area and stop an alleged Christmas Day kidnapping, leading to the arrest of a knife-wielding suspect.
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While Nashville Property Crime Declines, Officials Warn About Ongoing Gun Thefts

12.28.25 | Jenna Curren News

Property crime is down across Nashville compared to last year, but officials say the high number of firearms stolen from vehicles remains a serious public safety concern heading into the new year.
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Georgia: Atlanta Police Officer, Woman Found Dead in Home Near Piedmont Park

12.28.25 | Greg Hoyt News

An Atlanta police officer and an unidentified woman were found dead inside a home near Piedmont Park during a welfare check, with authorities still working to determine what led to the fatal discovery.
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Chicago: River North Shooting Leaves One Dead, Three Fighting for Their Lives

12.28.25 | Greg Hoyt News

One man was killed and three others were critically wounded after multiple gunmen opened fire on a group entering a vehicle in Chicago’s River North neighborhood early Saturday morning, with suspects still at large.
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Lobster Heist: $400K Live Lobster Shipment Hijacked in Massachusetts

12.28.25 | Jenna Curren News

A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters headed to Costco stores in the Midwest vanished after pickup in Massachusetts, prompting an FBI investigation into what officials believe is an organized cargo theft operation.
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Former Police Officer Charged After Allegedly Holding Child Underwater at Hotel Pool

12.28.25 | Greg Hoyt News

A former Florida police officer is facing felony child abuse charges after authorities say she forcibly held a 6-year-old boy underwater at a hotel pool during a confrontation involving her own child.
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Minnesota Lt. Governor Wears Hijab While Billion-Dollar Somali Fraud Scandal Engulfs State

12.28.25 | Pat Droney Editorial

As Minnesota faces mounting scrutiny over massive fraud tied to Somali-linked nonprofits, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s Christmas Day hijab appearance has ignited backlash over misplaced priorities, political optics, and unanswered questions about accountability.
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North Carolina: Two Officers Injured After Child Custody Exchange Turns into Shootout

12.28.25 | Greg Hoyt News

Two North Carolina police officers are recovering after a custody exchange at a Charlotte-area business erupted into gunfire, leaving the suspect dead and prompting an ongoing investigation.
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Trump-Appointed Judge Challenges Withheld Disaster Funds to 'Sanctuary' Cities

12.28.25 | Greg Hoyt News

A Rhode Island federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump has issued a ruling that could reshape the administration’s strategy of pressuring sanctuary states by withholding disaster-related federal funding.
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New York Man Arrested for Raping and Robbing 12-Year-Old Boy He Groomed on Dating App

12.28.25 | Jenna Curren News

Suffolk County police say they recently arrested a 34-year-old man for allegedly raping and robbing a 12-year-old boy he met using a social networking and dating app.
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Mississippi Couple Arrested After Missing Mother Found Buried in Son's Backyard

12.28.25 | Jenna Curren News

A married couple in Mississippi has been arrested after police searching for a missing 81-year-old woman discovered human remains buried beneath concrete in the backyard of their home.
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