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A federal appeals court has upheld Illinois' ban on semiautomatic rifles, large-capacity magazines, and certain firearm accessories, ruling the law does not violate the Second Amendment. The law was enacted in 2023 following the deadly Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting that killed seven people and injured dozens more. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals said the restrictions are consistent with the nation's longstanding tradition of firearm regulation. Gun rights groups say they plan to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, which is already preparing to hear challenges involving similar state and local firearm bans.

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The United States and Iran exchanged a new round of military strikes overnight, raising fresh concerns that the fragile ceasefire aimed at ending the conflict could collapse. U.S. forces carried out airstrikes inside Iran, while Tehran responded by launching missiles toward Gulf countries. The escalation came hours after President Donald Trump declared the interim ceasefire effectively over and warned of further U.S. action if attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continue. Meanwhile, Iran held funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the opening phase of the conflict, following several days of nationwide mourning.

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Marine Corps veteran Victor Marx has won the Republican primary for Colorado governor, narrowly defeating establishment-backed state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer in a closely watched race. Marx, founder of All Things Possible Ministries, will now face Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser in the November general election. The Republican nominee celebrated the victory as proof that voters wanted a political outsider to lead the party. Republicans have not won Colorado's governor's race in more than 20 years, making the general election an uphill battle in a state that has increasingly favored Democrats.

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Nearly two weeks after Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes, survivors are now facing a growing public health emergency as relief efforts continue. Health officials warn that overcrowded shelters, poor sanitation, limited access to clean water, and disrupted medical care are increasing the risk of disease outbreaks. More than 17,000 people remain displaced, while humanitarian organizations are working to provide food, medical supplies, and clean water to affected communities. The death toll has climbed to nearly 3,900, making the disaster one of the deadliest in the country's history.

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3 in 10 U.S. Adults Believe Israel Committed Genocide 

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Graham Platner Drops Out

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The Strategy Against Iran and Unit Leadership Tactics

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Graham Platner Is Finished!

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Platner Steps Down

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Lance Twiggs Reveals New Evidence in Tyler Robinson Case

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The Greg Laurie Show, July 12, 2026

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PROVO, Utah (AP) — A video played in a Utah court reveals that the defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University. Lance Twiggs, who was also defendant Tyler Robinson’s romantic partner, described the interaction with Robinson during a recorded interview with a prosecutor that was played in court Thursday. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and has not entered a plea. He turned himself in a day after the Sept. 10 shooting of Kirk.

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PROVO, Utah (AP) — A video played in a Utah court reveals that the defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University. Lance Twiggs, who was also defendant Tyler Robinson’s romantic partner, described the interaction with Robinson during a recorded interview with a prosecutor that was played in court Thursday. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and has not entered a plea. He turned himself in a day after the Sept. 10 shooting of Kirk.

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Planter is Finished

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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat, This, after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced he's withdrawing from the race after a sexual assault allegation. Democrats need to pick a candidate to replace Platner on the ballot by July 27, less than four months before the nominee will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race Democrats need to win to take back the chamber. Potential candidates began to come into focus on Thursday even before a decision has been made by Democrats about exactly when the nominating convention will take place.

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A U.S. airport renamed today after the President. PBI palm beach international now DJT Donald J Trump International. Son Eric Trump posting the audio from the control tower on his social media pages as he and family members arrive at 5 in the morning for the first flight landing there under the new name. The new Signs around the airport are up - and the name change in effect on the airline websites that operate out of Palm Beach, Florida.

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uly 9 (Reuters) - A partially redacted video interview with the roommate of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, is expected to be played in a Utah court on Thursday as part of a preliminary hearing into the September 2025 assassination of Kirk. Robinson's attorneys on Wednesday failed to prevent prosecutors from playing audio of Lance Twiggs' interview, in which they say he discusses how Robinson allegedly told him he killed Kirk. Prosecutors are trying to convince Utah District Court Judge Tony Graf they have sufficient evidence against Robinson to warrant a trial in a week-long hearing that stands as the first public ?test of prosecution evidence concerning Kirk's assassination, one of a series of attacks that have intensified concern over U.S. political violence. Kirk, 31, was killed in front of thousands as the prominent ally of President Donald ?Trump debated with students at Utah Valley University. Erika Kirk, Kirk's widow, has been present throughout the preliminary hearing. Her attorney on Thursday called for the Twiggs interview to be played in full and for all other evidence presented at the hearing to be displayed to the courtroom. "The Kirk family has waited 10 months for this hearing, and they have a right to be here, and they have a right to hear the evidence," lawyer Jeffrey Neiman told the court. But Graf stood by his decision to bar parts of the interview from being played in court after Robinson's lawyer said prosecutors would portray the clips as "confessions" and jeopardize the defendant's right to a fair trial. Twiggs agreed to record the April 20 video with prosecutors and police in lieu of testifying at the preliminary hearing, and was granted immunity for his comments, prosecutor Lauren Hunt said on Wednesday. SUSPECT HAS NOT ENTERED A PLEA Robinson, who was studying to be an electrician at the time of the shooting, has yet to enter a plea. In court this week, his lawyers have suggested police failed to investigate possible evidence that someone else was involved in the killing. Graf ruled that prosecutors could present evidence of text messages between Robinson and Twiggs, a Discord group chat and a photograph of a handwritten note. Some of that material has already been made public via court filings. Robinson's defense team said televising it could bias potential jurors. In alleged text messages after the shooting, prosecutors say Twiggs asked Robinson if he shot Kirk and Robinson said he did. Asked why he shot Kirk, he replied: "I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can't be negotiated out," according to the texts. Prosecutors contend the messages indicate Robinson targeted Kirk because of his conservative political views. The defense disputes the prosecution's characterization and has sought to limit the use of evidence he had a political motive, which could be used in arguments for the death penalty.

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