Written by The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.
Source: Senate fails again to advance funding for DHS as tempers flare over stalemate – CBS News
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2
Sonoma County community uses sheep to reduce wildfire risk
With California’s fire season just around the corner, cutting down the tall dry grass is going to be a priority over the next few weeks. In the North Bay, tractors have been commonly used, but now grazing is gaining popularity. While many contract out grazing services, one woman has been trying to encourage homeowners to…
Self-Defense: Another “Luxury” the Poor Can Do Without
“to the point about pricing poor people out of owning firearms, I think poor people don’t benefit from owning firearms.” Dr. Anthony D. Douglas Many years ago, Otis McDonald, a 76-year old retiree living in a high-crime area of Chicago testified that he had “been robbed numerous times in his Morgan Park home; [he’d] witnessed…
Trump Administration Continues to Deliver for Gun Owners with Recent Initiatives
Amid a steady stream of headlines highlighting anti-gun legislative proposals in the states, ongoing litigation battles, and regulatory uncertainty, there is also good news to report on the Second Amendment front, courtesy of the Trump Administration. Recent news from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) provide reason…
Supreme Court unanimously slaps down blue state targeting pro-life group
The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of faith-based pregnancy centers on Wednesday that challenged the New Jersey attorney general’s investigation into whether the centers misled donors and the public about steering women away from having abortions. The case was brought by First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, a group of five Christian-based facilities in…
Heavy snow falls in Denver; see how much moisture this Colorado snowstorm will bring
Rain in the Denver metro area changed over to heavy snow early Tuesday evening. The temperature at 6 p.m. in Denver was 34 degrees, so the snow so far hasn’t been sticking on roads but that will change overnight as temperatures dip. Slick roads developed quickly during the afternoon drive in and near the foothills.…
5 injured in apartment building fire, reported explosion in Des Plaines
Five people were injured in an apartment fire and reported explosion in Des Plaines, Illinois, overnight. Firefighters responded to a fire at a three-story building at 1279 Harding Ave just before 1 a.m. and found heavy flames and smoke. Video from the scene shows firefighters on ladders working to control the flames as emergency…
Feds Investigating ‘8647’ Graffiti On Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The National Park Service is investigating the vandalism of the National Mall’s reflecting pool with a phrase that many supporters of President Donald Trump view as an assassination threat. The term “8647” was found graffitied on the reflecting pool, which is currently under renovation, Friday, the NPS told the Washington Examiner. The United States Park…
Firefighter rescue efforts hampered by clutter during deadly Denver metro area house fire
One person died in a house fire on Sunday morning in the southwest Denver metro area. Around 8:50 a.m., West Metro Fire Rescue said they were called to the scene of a house fire in the 1100 block of S. Owens Court in Jefferson County. Neighbors called 911 after seeing smoke coming from the home.…
14-alarm fire levels an entire township block in Belleville, N.J. Here’s how it may have started.
Sunday’s 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, took out an entire block. Several dozen fire departments were needed to put out the blaze. Two firefighters were treated overnight for smoke inhalation and exhaustion, but, miraculously, no one else was hurt. Twenty hours after the fire broke out, smoke was still visible on Monday afternoon and…
Brush fire outside Dodger Stadium snarls traffic on 110 Freeway
A brush fire near the 110 Freeway just outside Dodger Stadium caused “excessive delays into the downtown area” of Los Angeles, according to authorities. The Los Angeles Fire Department said the blaze was reported around 5:44 p.m. Saturday. It’s not yet clear what caused the fire, but it broke out near the southbound lanes of…
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