When a Self-Check results in a “Proceed,” the buyer would receive a transaction number with the identifying information submitted for the Self-Check. The NICS would save the transaction number and information (such as date of birth) associating the number with the buyer until the Self-Check expires. All other information about the buyer would be destroyed within 24 hours, as the law requires the NICS to do for all “allowed transactions.” The seller, in turn, would match the buyer’s government-issued picture ID to the Self-Check response and validate the response through a website. The validation process would not require information about the gun and would be designed so the NICS would not keep records on the seller’s identity. … [Read more...] about COVID response shows a way forward on private gun sale checks
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Donald Trump Announces Pardons and Commutations for 143 People in Last Hours of Presidency
Bill K. Kapri – President Trump granted a commutation to Bill Kapri, more commonly known as Kodak Black. Kodak Black is a prominent artist and community leader. This commutation is supported by numerous religious leaders, including Pastor Darrell Scott and Rabbi Schneur Kaplan. Additional supporters include Bernie Kerik, Hunter Pollack, Gucci Mane, Lil Pump, Lil Yachty, Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, Jack Brewer formerly of the National Football League, and numerous other notable community leaders. Kodak Black was sentenced to 46 months in prison for making a false statement on a Federal document. He has served nearly half of his sentence. Before his conviction and after reaching success as a recording artist, Kodak Black became deeply involved in numerous philanthropic efforts. In fact, he has committed to supporting a variety of charitable efforts, such as providing educational resources to students and families of fallen law enforcement officers and the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Announces Pardons and Commutations for 143 People in Last Hours of Presidency
Biden charts new US direction, promises many Trump reversals
Biden won't escape Trump's shadow completely, given the many investigations and potential legal exposures facing the outgoing president. Biden said as a candidate that he wouldn't pardon Trump or his associates and that he'd leave federal investigations up to “an independent Justice Department.” Notably, some of Trump's legal exposure comes from state cases in New York. Biden will have no authority over any of those matters. … [Read more...] about Biden charts new US direction, promises many Trump reversals
Live updates: It’s Inauguration Day for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
3:30 p.m. Trump farewell message says his movement just starting: President Trump on Tuesday released an unrepentant farewell video to the nation, touting his accomplishments, saying “we did what we came here to do and so much more.” Even as he leaves office with a dismal approval rating, and on a day when the nation crossed the dark milestone of 400,000 coronavirus deaths, he praised his record on dealing with the pandemic. “This week, we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous,” he said, never mentioning the name of the successor who defeated him, President-elect Joe Biden. “As I prepare to hand power over to a new administration at noon on Wednesday, I want you to know that the movement we started is only just beginning. There’s never been anything like it.” … [Read more...] about Live updates: It’s Inauguration Day for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
A big infrastructure spending bill might finally be in the cards
"Are the probabilities of something passing higher today than four years ago? Yes. But it's not definite," Doll added. "To varying degrees, people want an infrastructure bill. But what's in it, what the size of it is and how you pay for it could be very different." … [Read more...] about A big infrastructure spending bill might finally be in the cards