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Russia murder plot inside the U.S.
On Tuesday, the Justice Department released documents accusing five Russian intelligence operatives of a murder-for-hire plot targeting a Kremlin critic who lives in Washington, DC. The operatives hired a Venezuelan citizen to spy on two locations in DC and allegedly offered him $40,000 to perform the assassination. Federal prosecutors claim the Venezuelan used coded language and filmed the locations but did not commit the murder. The five operatives are not yet in custody; they reportedly tried to recruit someone else to finish the job. Prosecutors say the incident is part of a broader Russian intelligence network that finances terrorism and recruits assassins on behalf of the Kremlin. The Trump administration might highlight the threat and connect it to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, which President Trump has said contributes to high fuel costs.
On Tuesday, the Justice Department released documents accusing five Russian intelligence operatives of a murder-for-hire plot targeting a Kremlin critic who lives in Washington, DC. The operatives hired a Venezuelan citizen to spy on two locations in DC and allegedly offered him $40,000 to perform the assassination. Federal prosecutors claim the Venezuelan used coded language and filmed the locations but did not commit the murder. The five operatives are not yet in custody; they reportedly tried to recruit someone else to finish the job. Prosecutors say the incident is part of a broader Russian intelligence network that finances terrorism and recruits assassins on behalf of the Kremlin. The Trump administration might highlight the threat and connect it to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, which President Trump has said contributes to high fuel costs.
Trump rolls back Biden’s hunting restrictions
In a White House Rose Garden dinner attended by many important figures in the hunting industry, President Trump signed an order rolling back Biden-era bans on traditional lead ammunition and tackle. The president also signed an order that opens public land and waterways to more hunting and fishing opportunities, including recreational fishing. Lastly, he announced initiatives aimed at increasing the popularity of hunting among American youth. This is a continuation of the president defending the responsible firearm use of regular Americans, and he said that these moves were “the right thing to do.” Cleaning up the damage the Biden administration has caused has always been a top priority for the White House, and this is another positive extension of that trend.
In a White House Rose Garden dinner attended by many important figures in the hunting industry, President Trump signed an order rolling back Biden-era bans on traditional lead ammunition and tackle. The president also signed an order that opens public land and waterways to more hunting and fishing opportunities, including recreational fishing. Lastly, he announced initiatives aimed at increasing the popularity of hunting among American youth. This is a continuation of the president defending the responsible firearm use of regular Americans, and he said that these moves were “the right thing to do.” Cleaning up the damage the Biden administration has caused has always been a top priority for the White House, and this is another positive extension of that trend.
Ben Shapiro threatened with assassination
A 29-year-old Kansas man was arrested earlier this week for posting multiple death threats against conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. On July 31, Korby Strube posted on X, “I’m going to kill Ben Shapiro and he’s not gonna be alive.” Later, he added, “I’ll kill you just the same. Go meet Jesus. 51 days left.” The countdown to the murder plot aligns with September 20, this year’s Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. Though Strube lives with his parents, police arrested him in Palm Beach County, Florida, where Shapiro lives. Strube has a history of antisemitic comments and has also made threats against President Trump and President Obama. He faces over 20 charges in court.
A 29-year-old Kansas man was arrested earlier this week for posting multiple death threats against conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. On July 31, Korby Strube posted on X, “I’m going to kill Ben Shapiro and he’s not gonna be alive.” Later, he added, “I’ll kill you just the same. Go meet Jesus. 51 days left.” The countdown to the murder plot aligns with September 20, this year’s Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. Though Strube lives with his parents, police arrested him in Palm Beach County, Florida, where Shapiro lives. Strube has a history of antisemitic comments and has also made threats against President Trump and President Obama. He faces over 20 charges in court.
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I'd like to see national constitutional carry passed. Carry permits are BS.