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Judge denies Cliven Bundy’s request to represent himself in upcoming trial

by Brian Seay

A judge denied Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy’s request Wednesday to fire his lawyer and represent himself in next month's trial.

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House passes pair of immigration bills, but can they pass the Senate?

by Brian Seay

The House on Thursday passed a pair of bills aimed at stiffening penalties for undocumented immigrants as well as the sanctuary cities that shield them.

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Ruling granting access to dash cam video in Pennsylvania may not last long

by Brian Seay

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of allowing police dash cam video to the public, but the ruling may be short lived.

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ACLU sues for records on deadly Yemen raid

by Brian Seay

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday seeking the immediate release of records related to a deadly raid in Yemen earlier this year.

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Dana Loesch: ‘I don’t feel like dying over a pair of jeans’ (VIDEO)

by Brian Seay

Conservative radio host and NRA advisor Dana Loesch railed against blue jean maker Levi's, calling them "total pansies" after the CEO put out an open letter asking people not to bring guns to their stores.

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UCC gunman spared student’s life in exchange for 2 things

by Jennifer Cruz

The gunman's requests were simple and one student, whom the gunman called "the lucky one," had no choice but to comply.

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Mother of Oregon shooting survivor speaks out (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Summer Smith said her 18-year-old son has had a hard time dealing with what he witnessed last week and the fact that he is alive when others aren't.

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Medal of Honor recipient Will Swenson returns to active duty

by Brent McCluskey

Captain William Swenson, who was awarded the Medal of Honor last year, returned to active duty March 14. Swenson, who left the Army in 2011, was honored with the MOA for his heroic actions in Ganjgal, Afghanistan, in 2009, where he rushed into the fray to evacuate wounded warriors. But upon being given the country’s […]

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