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Sessions’ confirmation hearing ends, committee decision looms

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, had plenty to say about guns in his two day confirmation hearing, which was marred by protests and renewed allegations of racism.

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Former hitman for Rodrigo Duterte speaks out against killings (VIDEO)

Edgar Matobato said he was a member of the “Davao Death Squad” and was responsible for about 50 of the more than 1,000 hits ordered by Duterte as mayor.

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Philippines president admits to killing criminals while serving as mayor (VIDEO)

“In Davao I used to do it personally,” Rodrigo Duterte said this week. “Just to show to the guys [police] that if I can do it why can’t you.”

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Filipino president publicly outs dirty cops

President Rodrigo Duterte said criminals have taken over the streets and it’s time to transfer the fear they have instilled back into their own hearts.

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Obama passes bill that bans publishing killers’ names?

I thought I read the headline wrong. Obama did something I partially agree with? Well after, looking more carefully at the spore in the trail, he, and the media, once again disappoint me. I’ve avoided saying or writing the names of suspects involved in mass shootings my entire life.  Criminals should never be given the […]

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Brady Campaign releases report on 20 years of background checks, claims success, but others disagree (VIDEO)

Last Friday marked the 20th anniversary of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act going into effect and The Brady Campaign celebrated the occasion by releasing a report detailing what it deems as the law’s success in reducing gun violence. However, not everyone is convinced.

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