The Virginia Senate passed legislation that would make it illegal to “sell, purchase, import, manufacture or transfer assault weapons in Virginia starting on July 1, 2026, with some exceptions,” WRIC reports. “The overall goal of this bill is to ensure that we have less weapons of war on the streets,” said Democratic Senator Saddam Salim (D-Fairfax), according to the outlet. “Notably, the bill doesn’t make it illegal to possess an assault weapon or high-capacity magazine if you already have one,” reporter Tyler Englander commented. Breaking: A bill to make it illegal for anyone to import, sell, manufacture, purchase, or transfer an assault firearm or high-capacity magazine (more than 15 rounds) in Virginia is on its way to @GovernorVA. Notably, the bill doesn’t make it illegal to possess an assault weapon… — Tyler Englander (@TylerEnglander) March 9, 2026 WRIC explained further: The bill would also make it illegal to sell, transfer or purchase a high-capacity magazine capable of holding more than 15 rounds of ammunition, with some exceptions starting on July 1. “How do we ensure that my kids and your kids, and whoever kids come after this, that they have a safe place when they go to school, not necessarily a place where they have to do active shooter drills and think about whether it’s real or if it’s not,” Salim said. Salim added that the measure is about tackling gun violence, but it doesn’t make it a crime to possess an assault weapon or high-capacity magazine that anyone already owns. However, Obenshain said the bill won’t do anything to deter criminals. “The people who are gonna obey this law, they’re gonna be the law-abiders, they’re not gonna be the people who engage in the mass shootings or other criminal conduct,” said Obenshain. Obenshain added that the bill will prevent Virginians from buying various types of guns that are used for hunting and other reasons. “The Senate has agreed to the House Substitute for SB749, the so-called ‘assault weapons’ and magazine ban, and the bill is heading to Gov. Spanberger’s desk,” the National Association for Gun Rights warned. Virginia Gun Rights alert: The Senate has agreed to the House Substitute for SB749, the so-called "assault weapons" and magazine ban, and the bill is heading to Gov. Spanberger's desk. pic.twitter.com/SqWSbnergo — National Association for Gun Rights (@gunrights) March 9, 2026 WTOP has more: The bill passed through the House along party lines, though many Republicans said recent Supreme Court decisions would make the law vulnerable to litigation. Stone echoed that sentiment, saying: ”I know our organization, our legal foundation, Gun Owners Foundation, is already preparing to sue the state, along with our friends at Virginia Citizens Defense League. We believe that we can have success defending gun owners and saying these laws are unconstitutional.” Still, many political activists and religious groups voiced their support for the bill throughout committee hearings. “We view this as a lifesaving measure, and we hope you will view it in that light as well,” Jeff Caruso with the Virginia Catholic Conference told the House Firearms Subcommittee in January. Another proposed law would create a civil penalty of up to $500 for anyone who leaves a weapon not locked away in their vehicle. That vehicle could also be towed. Del. Amy Laufer sponsored the bill, which has passed the House and is now up for debate in the Senate. “Two years ago, a 16-year-old from Harrisonburg stole a gun from a car and ended up killing a man. Our police departments are struggling to send the message to the public, ‘Don’t leave weapons unattended in your car’,” Laufer said. However, Stone said other laws on the books drive gun owners to storing weapons in their car.

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) announced on Monday that he would leave the Republican Party and become an independent. According to The Hill, Kiley previously announced he would seek re-election as an independent. However, he accelerated the process and will identify as an independent for the remainder of his term in Congress. Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley files to run for reelection as an independent https://t.co/KmOh75uWM8 — Axios (@axios) March 7, 2026 The Hill shared further: Optically, the switch is another setback for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and other GOP leaders, who currently have a paper-thin majority and are scrambling to defend it in November’s elections. As a practical matter, however, Kiley’s move might not change the dynamics in the Capitol at all. Kiley said he’ll continue, as an administrative matter, to caucus with the Republicans, since he was elected as a member of the GOP. That affiliation would allow him to keep his positions on committees, with the leadership’s blessing. Kiley also said he won’t change his approach to legislation by joining Democrats to oppose rules that could prevent GOP priorities from hitting the floor. “I will be the sole independent member of the House of Representatives,” Kiley told reporters on Monday, the outlet noted. “We’re going to be submitting the letter to the clerk today,” he added. The makeup of the House is now 217 Republicans, 214 Democrats, and one independent who caucuses with Republicans. Rep. Kevin Kiley switching from R-CA to I-CA will make the House: 217 Republicans214 Democrats1 Independent (Kiley – still caucusing with the GOP) The last 'Independent' in the House was Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan, who switched from the GOP in 2019. — Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) March 9, 2026 Axios noted: “Gerrymandering is a plague on democracy … but there’s a way we can fight back and protect our democracy,” Kiley said in a video posted to X. “By removing partisanship from the equation,” he continued. “Today, I’ve just filed for reelection as ‘no party preference.’ This means I will not have a party affiliation on the ballot or as an officeholder.” Kiley noted that most local government positions in California are decided in nonpartisan elections — though state and federal candidates can identify with a party. “It’s no secret that I’ve been frustrated, at times disgusted, with the hyper-partisanship in Congress,” he added. “In the last year it’s led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, a massive increase in health care costs and, of course, a pointless redistricting war.” Kiley is facing a large field of rivals in both parties to represent California’s 6th District, including Democrats Richard Pan and Thien Ho.

Maybe Mayor Zohran Mandani is reading the wrong police report. As the WLT Report previously covered, on Saturday afternoon, two Muslim men were arrested near Mayor Zohran Madani’s Gracie Mansion after carrying out a terror attack against anti-Islam protesters and police officers. According to authorities, the men yelled “Allahu Akbar” and threw two homemade bombs filled with nails, which have since been confirmed to be live bombs, but fortunately, they did not detonate. The entire attack was caught on video: Here’s video of one of the Muslim suspects lighting an IED and throwing it at the feet of police outside the mayor’s mansion in NYC. The attack was apparently retaliation for the anti-Islam protest, which leftists urged people to shut down. pic.twitter.com/foAJS4fr0a — Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) March 9, 2026 Another video of the scene: The bomb thrown at anti-Islam protesters in NYC contained TATP, an “enormously volatile” and extremely powerful substance used by groups like Al Qaeda and ISIS, and in attacks like the 7/7 London bombings and the Ariana Grande concert attack. Authorities say it was a very serious… pic.twitter.com/CiNVmmnx3w — The Daily News (@DailyNewsJustIn) March 8, 2026 In response to the terror plot, during a press conference on Monday, Mayor Madani called out white supremacy and racism instead of condemning the attack. The New York Post covered Mamdani’s press conference: Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday refused to condemn the pair of alleged ISIS-loving radical Islamists who are charged with tossing IEDs near Gracie Mansion during an anti-Muslim protest Saturday. “They are suspected of coming here to commit an act of terrorism,” Hizzoner said during a press conference outside Grace Mansion, flanked by NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. “There’s video of these two individuals throwing two devices towards the protest. The police department has determined that these were improvised explosive devices made to injure, maim, or worse.” He added, “Let me say this plainly: Anyone who comes to New York City to bring violence to our streets will be held accountable in accordance with the law.” On Sunday, Mamdani issued a mealy-mouthed statement denouncing the organizer of a right-wing anti-Muslim rally — but not directly commenting on the alleged bomb tossers. “Yesterday, white supremacist Jake Lang organized a protest outside Gracie Mansion rooted in bigotry and racism. Such hate has no place in New York City. It is an affront to our city’s values and the unity that defines who we are,” the statement said. “What followed was even more disturbing. Violence at a protest is never acceptable. The attempt to use an explosive device and hurt others is not only criminal, it is reprehensible and the antithesis of who we are.” Mamdani, the first Muslim mayor of the city, railed against the anti-Muslim protesters but did not mention that the counter-protesters were allegedly self-radicalized by ISIS videos. Watch Mamadani here: So, two Muslims nearly murdered dozens of people in NYC with IEDs and Mamdani’s first impulse is to rail against Islamophobia and white supremacy?!? Islamophobia suggests an irrational fear of Islam. Is it irrational when Islamic jihadists keep trying to massacre Americans? https://t.co/QLrM7E0VrJ — Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKolvet) March 9, 2026 NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch didn’t hide the facts: NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch confirms the Islamic attack on NYC this Saturday is being investigated as an act of “ISIS-inspired terrorism.” She adds that the devices used were IEDs and not hoaxes. Yet Mayor Mamdani started this press conference blaming white supremacy. pic.twitter.com/aQILHDk2ha — Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) March 9, 2026 NPR provided further details on the terror attack: New York City police commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday that an attempted bomb attack during a protest on Saturday outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official residence is being investigated by the NYPD and the FBI as “act of ISIS-inspired terrorism.” Australian officials say ISIS, also known as the Islamic State, inspired the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack last year that killed 15 people and left dozens more seriously injured. At a press conference, Tisch said federal charges are expected to be unsealed soon against two men allegedly involved in the incident. She identified the suspects, who are both in custody, as Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, both from Pennsylvania. “These were not hoax devices nor smoke bombs. They were improvised explosive devices that could have caused serious injury or death,” Tisch said, referring to two devices thrown on Saturday. According to Tisch, at least one of the devices was made with triacetone triperoxide, or TATP, a chemical widely used by IED bomb-makers around the world. “Devices like these have the potential to cause devastating harm,” she said. NYPD officials say a third device, which did not contain explosive material, was also identified and disposed of on Sunday in a vehicle nearby. The incident occurred during an anti-Muslim protest on Saturday organized by far-right activist Jake Lang that targeted Mamdani, who is New York City’s first Muslim mayor. The non-violent rally attracted counter-protesters. Officials say Balat and Kayumi then allegedly targeted the right-wing protesters with the explosive devices. Care to share your thoughts?

This can’t be good for anyone’s health. Videos of “Black Rain” in Tehran have surfaced across social media on Monday. In the videos, rain saturated with oil can be coming down from the skies after Israel launched dozens of airstrikes against Iran’s oil depots. Take a look: NEW: Black rain pours down on Tehran, Iran following Israeli strikes on oil facilities Saturday night. “I want to show you something…” CNN’s @fpleitgenCNN said. “This is a white car … the rain is actually apparently saturated with oil. You can see on my finger that it's… pic.twitter.com/np6HNDDLcV — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 8, 2026 Forbes reported more on the black rain: Black clouds gathered over Tehran and rain saturated with what appeared to be oil fell on the city after Israeli air strikes hit oil refineries and infrastructure overnight—one day before Iran’s Assembly of Experts told state media it came to a consensus to pick a new supreme leader. In a pair of statements on Telegram, Iran’s Red Crescent Society warned the rain in Tehran could be contaminated with “toxic hydrocarbon compounds,” as well as “sulfur and nitrogen oxides”—which cause acid rain with the potential to cause chemical burns and lung damage. The clouds formed after Israel targeted an oil storage facility in Tehran in late-night strikes on Saturday, the Associated Press reported, as the war takes a significant toll on the oil industry across the Middle East and threatens to raise oil prices even higher. The medical society warned people in Tehran to shelter indoors and cover any openings with damp pieces of cloth, and remove any clothes contaminated by the rain water and seal them in a bag. After the rainfall, the Red Crescent also recommended people in Tehran pressure wash their vehicles and exteriors of their homes to prevent buildup that can then flow back into the air as “toxic dust.” Footage from CNN appears to show oil building up in the rainwater after the strikes, and a photo released by the Red Crescent shows a medical worker’s white uniform covered in black droplets. Here were the attacks that led to the black rain: Tehran's drains are still exploding after U.S.-Israel hits on oil depots, transforming the city into a hazard zone.pic.twitter.com/Ph2s8sBiTR https://t.co/VKi3sMjGDY — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 9, 2026 BREAKING: Israel has reportedly just STRUCK 30 Iranian oil storage tanks, with one oil refinery in Tehran spotted BURNING UP Absolutely wild footage. Israel and the US are fully bent on CRIPPLING the Islamic regime.pic.twitter.com/7GKShhD0f8 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 7, 2026 Axios reported, the United States believes Israel went too far in the strikes: Israel’s strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots Saturday went far beyond what the U.S. expected when Israel notified it in advance, sparking the first significant disagreement between the allies since the war began eight days ago, according to a U.S. official, Israeli official and a source with knowledge. The U.S. is concerned Israeli strikes on infrastructure that serves ordinary Iranians could backfire strategically, rallying Iranian society to support the regime and driving up oil prices. The Israeli air force’s Saturday strikes created large fires in Tehran, igniting flames visible for miles and blanketing the capital in heavy smoke. The IDF claimed in a statement that the fuel depots “are used by the Iranian regime to supply fuel to different consumers including its military organs.” An Israeli military official said the strikes were intended in part to tell Iran to stop targeting Israeli civilian infrastructure.

Attorney General Pam Bondi just announced that the two Muslim terrorists who tried to bomb an anti-Islam protest in New York City over the weekend have been indicted by the DOJ. This means that the two suspects — 18-year-old Emir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi — will face federal charges, which the corrupt New York DAs can’t touch. Read AG Bondi’s announcement here: We have charged the two alleged ISIS-inspired terrorists who attempted to bomb a protest in New York City. We will not allow ISIS’s poisonous, anti-American ideology to threaten this nation. Our law enforcement officers will remain vigilant. pic.twitter.com/4QMOrOvGhG — Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) March 9, 2026 The Islamic terrorists are facing multiple charges, including use of a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to support ISIS. This clip from Fox News dove deeper: BREAKING: Attempted Muslim terrorists were just FEDERALLY INDICTED after trying to bomb anti-Islam protestors in NYC, AG Pam Bondi announces GOOD! This means a leftist NY DA can NOT let them free. New photos reveal the home-made bombs' EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS, filled with nuts… pic.twitter.com/BJdK9JL6Ij — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 9, 2026 BREAKING: Attempted Muslim terrorists were just FEDERALLY INDICTED after trying to bomb anti-Islam protestors in NYC, AG Pam Bondi announces GOOD! This means a leftist NY DA can NOT let them free. New photos reveal the home-made bombs’ EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS, filled with nuts and bolts. Federal DOJ indicts them with: – Attempted provision of material support and resources to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization – Use of a weapon of mass destruction – Transportation of explosive materials – Interstate transportation and receipt of explosives – Unlawful possession of destructive devices The teenage terrorists were very blatant about the motivation behind the attack. Immediately after carrying it out, one of the men immediately pledged allegiance to ISIS: BREAKING: Upon his arrest for throwing a BOMB at anti-Islam protestors in NYC, Emir Balat IMMEDIATELY pledged his allegiance to ISIS, saying: “All praise is due to Allah lord of all worlds! I pledge my allegiance to the Islamic State. Die in your rage you kuffar!” “This… pic.twitter.com/eRJoE6PVMU — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 9, 2026 BREAKING: Upon his arrest for throwing a BOMB at anti-Islam protestors in NYC, Emir Balat IMMEDIATELY pledged his allegiance to ISIS, saying: “All praise is due to Allah lord of all worlds! I pledge my allegiance to the Islamic State. Die in your rage you kuffar!” “This isn’t a religion that just stands when people talk about the blessed name of the prophet… We take action!” This is per the federal indictment, citing NYPD bodycams. But tell me more about how WHITE SUPREMACY is the biggest threat to the United States