President Trump says he supports “meaningful” background checks on gun purchases in the wake of last week’s mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. The move may bring him into conflict with the NRA, which continues to oppose background checks. The president made the remarks Friday before attending two fundraisers in the Hamptons, a rich enclave on New York’s Long Island. Ben Tracy reports. Source
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What is “domestic terrorism” and what can the law do about it?
Many in the public do not understanding that domestic terrorism is a definition and not a federal crime that can be prosecuted Source
Eye Opener: North Korea conducts more missile tests
North Korea conducts more missile tesing. Also, a possible terror attempt in Las Vegas has been thwarted by the FBI. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Armed man at Walmart says he was testing right to bear arms
20-year-old man walked into Missouri store wearing body armor and carrying a loaded rifle and handgun Source
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El Paso suspect claims he was targeting Mexicans in deadly massacre; Cleveland auto mechanic fulfills lifelong dream to become a doctor. Source
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El Paso suspect said he targeted Mexicans; Auto mechanic turns life dream into reality. Source
Las Vegas man arrested for bomb-making materials
The charge against Conor Climo accuses him of possessing an unregistered firearm in the form of the component parts of a destructive device Source
Officials search for suspect who killed a prison administrator
A multistate manhunt is stretching into a third night. Officials in Tennessee are looking for a dangerous fugitive — Curtis Ray Watson — who allegedly kills a prison official Wednesday morning and drove away. Mark Strassman reports. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Dems split on calling Trump a white supremacist
“If someone acts and speaks in a certain way, then you have no choice but to say that’s what he is,” Andrew Yang said Source
2020 candidates speak at Iowa Democrats’ annual Wing Ding
More than 20 candidates will appear at the Iowa State Fair, a staple for presidential hopefuls Source