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The Supreme Court has ruled against a Hawaii law requiring concealed-carry permit holders to obtain permission before bringing firearms onto private property accessible to the public. The 6–3 decision found the restriction unconstitutional, asserting it violated the Second Amendment rights of gun owners.
President Trump’s recent meeting with Republican senators became tense when he challenged Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy over the War Powers Resolution. Cassidy stated he matched Trump’s tone, emphasising his duty to the American people. The discussions followed Senate votes related to military action against Iran and proposed legislative measures.
The Trump administration submitted a $87.6 billion supplemental funding request to Congress, addressing costs related to the Iran war, an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, and support for American farmers. Most funding, approximately $67 billion, is earmarked for the Pentagon, with significant allocations for munitions and operational costs.
The Pentagon has been under scrutiny for a recent purge of online content that celebrated military achievements by women and minorities, resulting in the removal of significant historical references from Defence Department sites and social media.
President Zelenskyy calls for renewed pressure on Russia after a drone attack resulted in seven deaths, highlighting the urgent need to end the conflict.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election for 28 April amid escalating tensions with the US, particularly threats from President Donald Trump regarding Canada’s sovereignty and trade policies.
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