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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Virginia firearm-law lawsuits paused for panel review Sat Jun 13 22:15:50 2026

Lawsuits challenge law scheduled to take effect July 1 that prohibits purchase, sale, transfer, importation and manufacture of certain firearms and ammunition feeding devices as defined in the law.

BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - Brits Wish There Were Some Kind Of Ranged Weapon That Shoots High-Velocity Ammunition To Protect Them From Knife Attacks Thu Jun 4 15:47:55 2026

LONDON — As deadly stabbings continued to run unchecked across the United Kingdom, British citizens wished there were some kind of ranged weapon that shoots high-velocity ammunition to protect them from knife attacks.

REDSTATE (Nick Arama) - Mark Kelly Sets Internet Ablaze With Claim About Our Munitions, Hegseth's Response Is Pure Fire Mon May 11 02:06:56 2026

JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Seizure of gun suppressor at JFK airport leads to discovery of 39 firearms and explosives Fri May 8 14:26:21 2026

Officers also discovered 58 high-capacity magazines, five suppressors, three sets of body armor, ammunition and narcotics.

THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE - Hegseth Spars with Lawmakers over Iran Thu Apr 30 01:18:13 2026

State of the Union: The Pentagon’s comptroller said the U.S. has spent about $25 billion on the Iran War so far. The post Hegseth Spars with Lawmakers over Iran appeared first on The American Conservative .

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified in Congress before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, answering questions about the ongoing war with Iran. “It’s been an astounding military success,” Hegseth told House members.  Hegseth clashed with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) about the total costs of the conflict. “What would you pay to ensure Iran doesn’t get a nuclear bomb?” Hegseth asked while being pressed by the lawmaker. Jules Hurst, the Pentagon’s acting comptroller, testified alongside Hegseth and said the U.S. has so far spent “about $25 billion” on the war, mostly on ammunition. It is the first public estimate by the Department of Defense of the war’s total cost. Protesters were seen confronting Hegseth…Open

REDSTATE (Ward Clark) - New: Winchester Workers Now on Strike at Missouri Ammo Plant Mon Apr 13 16:50:18 2026

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Pentagon Confirms 140 U.S. Military Casualties in Iran War. Tue Mar 10 21:50:17 2026

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since the U.S. war with Iran began last month.WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. service members, Pentagon, Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, War Secretary Pete Hegseth, and President Donald J. Trump.WHEN & WHERE: The injuries have occurred over ten days […] The post Pentagon Confirms 140 U.S. Military Casualties in Iran War. appeared first on The National Pulse .

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since the U.S. war with Iran began last month. WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. service members, Pentagon, Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, War Secretary Pete Hegseth, and President Donald J. Trump . WHEN & WHERE: The injuries have occurred over ten days of sustained attacks since late last month, during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. KEY QUOTE: “Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded over ten days of sustained attacks.” – Sean Parnell IMPACT: The U.S. military has experienced casualties and incurred significant costs. IN FULL The Pentagon has…Open

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Trump Poised to Invoke Defense Production Act to Boost Munitions Production for Iran War. Wed Mar 4 14:30:07 2026

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is considering invoking the Defense Production Act to accelerate the production of munitions amid concerns over U.S. stockpiles during “Operation Epic Fury” in Iran.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, War Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the U.S. military.WHEN & WHERE: Discussions took place […] The post Trump Poised to Invoke Defense Production Act to Boost Munitions Production for Iran War. appeared first on The National Pulse .

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is considering invoking the Defense Production Act to accelerate the production of munitions amid concerns over U.S. stockpiles during “Operation Epic Fury” in Iran. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, War Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the U.S. military. WHEN & WHERE: Discussions took place recently in Washington, D.C., as the U.S. military carries out operations in Iran and across the Middle East. KEY QUOTE: “The U.S. military has more than enough munitions, ammo, and weapons stockpiles to achieve the goals of Operation Epic Fury laid out by President Trump—and beyond.” – Karoline Leavitt IMPACT: The move could ensure…Open

DAILYCALLER (Jack Cowhick) - UK Likely Can’t Fight Past One Week Amid Humiliating Weapons Shortage, Ex-Officer Warns Wed Feb 11 22:01:20 2026

"Even the handful of soldiers and tanks we could put into the field would be out of ammo in a matter of days."

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Virginia House passes assault weapons bill amid cost, equity questions Sat Feb 7 04:26:27 2026

Legislation that would restrict the future sale, purchase and transfer of certain assault firearms and large-capacity ammunition feeding devices has passed the House of Delegates in Virginia.