A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that New Jersey’s ban on so-called “assault” firearms and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds is unconstitutional. In a 10-5 vote, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the ban violates the Second Amendment. “The Third Circuit, sitting en banc, has struck down New Jersey’s ban on semi-automatic rifles and its ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, ruling both violate the Second Amendment under Bruen,” SCOTUS Wire stated. The Third Circuit, sitting en banc, has struck down New Jersey's ban on semi-automatic rifles and its ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, ruling both violate the Second Amendment under Bruen. pic.twitter.com/T5iwFJAeGD — SCOTUS Wire (@scotus_wire) July 17, 2026 More from the Associated Press: This is the first time a federal appeals court has struck down a state ban on such weapons, and it comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles violate the Second Amendment. Just last week, a different federal appeals court upheld Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons. Friday’s appeals court ruling in the New Jersey case goes further than a July 2024 ruling from a federal judge, who said that the state’s ban on AR-15s specifically was unconstitutional but upheld the provision barring larger magazines. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Friday in its opinion that the state’s entire ban on weapons it deems to be “assault firearms” and restriction on “large capacity ammunition magazines” were unconstitutional. New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, a Democrat whose office defended the law, said in a statement that the decision is “as unfortunate as it is legally incorrect.” “Every other federal circuit court to consider the issue has come out the other way,” Davenport said. “Assault weapons and large capacity magazines play a dangerous role in the modern epidemic of mass shootings, and New Jersey acted reasonably and lawfully in restricting them. We are considering our options.” John Commerford, executive director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action, called the ruling a “historic victory for the NRA, the Second Amendment, and law-abiding Americans.” Other gun rights advocates celebrated the ruling. “The Third Circuit just held New Jersey’s ban on the full class of semi-automatic rifles and its standard-capacity magazine ban unconstitutional under Bruen. The court expanded the district court’s ruling from Colt AR-15s to all semi-automatic rifles,” the Gun Owners Foundation stated. HUGE 2A NEWS The Third Circuit just held New Jersey’s ban on the full class of semi-automatic rifles and its standard-capacity magazine ban unconstitutional under Bruen. The court expanded the district court’s ruling from Colt AR-15s to all semi-automatic rifles. — Gun Owners Foundation (@GunFoundation) July 17, 2026 “Third Circuit strikes down New Jersey’s ‘assault weapon’ and magazine bans in an en banc decision whose 192 pages include numerous concurrences and dissents,” the Firearms Policy Coalition said. FPC WIN: Third Circuit strikes down New Jersey's "assault weapon" and magazine bans in an en banc decision whose 192 pages include numerous concurrences and dissents: https://t.co/XrjnZkKX5L pic.twitter.com/gxyxESuvg7 — Firearms Policy Coalition (@gunpolicy) July 17, 2026 “Today’s decision is dangerous, wrong, and make no mistake, it will make New Jersey communities less safe. I served nearly 10 years in the Navy and qualified as an expert shot – I’m familiar with firearms. It’s because of that experience that I know weapons of war do not belong on the streets of New Jersey. And like so many parents, I’ve seen the impact and trauma gun violence and mass shootings have created for our kids,” New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said in a statement. “This decision is not only legally wrong, it’s completely out of step with parents and the people of the Garden State. Our commonsense gun safety laws have saved lives and protected communities – and shootings have declined for the last three years. We will not back down from extreme, right-wing attempts to weaken the laws of New Jersey,” she continued. The New Jersey Governor responds: "We will not back down from extreme, right-wing attempts to weaken the laws of New Jersey.”" pic.twitter.com/aaNFkycGKe — Firearms Policy Coalition (@gunpolicy) July 17, 2026 POLITICO shared further: The court’s decision stems from the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which held that restrictions on guns must be rooted in the nation’s “historical tradition of firearm regulation.” That means state laws restricting guns must have a historical analogue from centuries ago. “Our Court today returns the Second Amendment to its appropriate place in our constitutional design,” Circuit Judge Paul Matey, a Trump nominee, wrote in one of several concurring opinions. “That is a welcome step that should end the anxiety imposed over millions of New Jerseyans who have been unable to enjoy their natural liberties without wondering what new turn of phrase will descend from Trenton to take away their freedom.” New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said her office was “considering [their] options” on how to proceed in the case, which was brought by a coalition of New Jersey gun owners and pistol clubs. “Today’s decision from the Third Circuit invalidating New Jersey’s careful laws restricting the AR-15 and large capacity magazines is as unfortunate as it is legally incorrect,” said Davenport, a nominee of Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill, in a statement. “Every other federal circuit court to consider the issue has come out the other way.” Many of the New Jersey regulations in question far predate Davenport’s tenure and were defended in court by Davenport’s predecessor, former Attorney General Matt Platkin. But Sherrill, who took office earlier this year, campaigned on maintaining and strengthening the state’s gun laws. New Jersey has a long history of having some of the most restrictive gun laws in the country. In 1990, Gov. Jim Florio, a Democrat, signed into law what was at the time the nation’s toughest ban on assault weapons. Former Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, approved the law lowering the magazine capacity limit to 10 rounds of ammunition in 2018. Read the full ruling HERE. What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE The post “Historic” Second Amendment Victory In Federal Appeals Court Ruling appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

As much of the Northeastern United States sits under a haze caused by raging wildfires north of the border, President Donald Trump is among the growing number of GOP officials calling for Canada to pay a price. In a statement on Friday, the president outlined what he believes the appropriate steps involve. As The Hill reported: “We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining their Forests, and Brush therein, and the United States is being unnecessarily invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air, the quality of which is dangerous, and totally unacceptable!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. More than a dozen U.S. states are under air quality alerts as wildfires continue to burn across Canada and in northern Minnesota, with officials urging residents in some major U.S. cities, such as Chicago and Washington, D.C., to stay indoors or wear masks to protect against potentially hazardous air pollution. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, a fire protection service based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, reported 897 active fires as of Friday, with Ontario, Quebec and the Northwest Territories seeing the most activity. Fewer than 100 of those fires are considered “under control.” Trump said he planned to call Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday to “find out what they are going to do about it,” accusing the Canadian government of refusing to engage in “basic Forest Management” and debris removal. The announcement sparked some discussion on social media:   Thank you, President Trump! This bad air is putting pressure on the healthcare system, as it's hazardous to people's health (I got a throat infection from it ), and it's bad for the economy as well! Canada has to make sure this never happens again! — Lonneke (@LonnekeEngel) July 17, 2026 I find it so funny that some of us Canadians are so pissed off about this. 1. It’s our government’s fault that we do not have proper equipment and/or funding to respond to this kind of emergency because we’ve given billions away to other countries, so yes we should be held… — True North Unfiltered (@RedMapleRebel) July 17, 2026 This is exactly what I asked for, post seems to have been scrubbed, I don't mind, the Pres has responded, whether he's seen it or not. — Th. Dickerson (@TH_4Real_Dson) July 17, 2026 He will probably be criticized for this, but at least someone is trying to do something. The constant division of people is leading to worse outcomes and this is something that everyone should be thankful for. — redditsentmehere (@redditsent65216) July 17, 2026 Here’s some additional reporting from Fox News: Trump did not say how such costs would be incorporated into existing tariffs or whether he intended to pursue formal trade action tied to the wildfire smoke. The comments come as smoke from nearly 850 active wildfires across Canada — including more than 180 in Ontario — has drifted into the United States, prompting air quality alerts in more than 20 states from the Upper Midwest to the Northeast, according to NASA.   And here’s what one Senate Republican is proposing:     What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. The post Trump Takes Action Against Canada Over ‘Willful Negligence’ Responsible For Wildfires appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) said on Thursday that President Trump “must be impeached,” accusing the president of “subverting our free and fair elections.” “Trump must be impeached for undermining and subverting our free and fair elections. And when he sends ICE agents to the polls, then we must turn civic action into civil disobedience and take to the streets,” Markey said. “Sit in. Protest. Withhold our labor. Everything must be on the table,” he continued. Trump must be impeached for undermining and subverting our free and fair elections. And when he sends ICE agents to the polls, then we must turn civic action into civil disobedience and take to the streets. Sit in. Protest. Withhold our labor. Everything must be on the table. — Ed Markey (@EdMarkey) July 17, 2026 The Hill shared further: Markey, one of the most progressive members of the Senate Democratic caucus, called for Trump to be removed from office in April after Trump threatened to wipe out the civilization of Iran if its leaders did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “With each passing day, it becomes increasingly apparent that Donald Trump is unstable and a clear and present danger, not just to the American people but to the world. He must be removed from office before he causes incalculable and unfathomable harm,” Markey said at the time. Markey urged the House to pass articles of impeachment and the Senate to vote to convict and remove Trump from office. He also called on Trump’s Cabinet and Vice President Vance to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the president from office. In his speech, Trump said newly declassified records showed the People’s Republic of China acquired an astonishing 220 million U.S. voter files beginning in the 2020 election cycle. He described it as the largest compromise of American election data in history. BREAKING: President Trump Says China Pulled Off Largest U.S. Election Data Breach In History! Trump said the newly declassified intelligence assessments show that foreign adversaries possess the capability to compromise critical pieces of U.S. election infrastructure. BREAKING: President Trump Says U.S. Election Systems Are Vulnerable To Foreign Attack, Then Drops Venezuela Bombshell! More from The National News Desk: The president, who was impeached for inciting the January 6th insurrection, has a history of challenging elections in unfavorable political environments. He has refused to accept former President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory and campaigned over the past year to restrict mail-in voting that contributed to his defeat. Trump pushed Congress during Thursday's address to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require in-person voting and proof of citizenship to register. "How easy is that to do, unless you want to cheat?" He questioned. "The only reason you wouldn't do it is you want to cheat because your policies are so bad and your candidates are so pathetic that you can't get away or can't get elected any other way." The Senate has been unable to send the House-passed bill to Trump's desk. Republicans, though largely aligned with the president, are unwilling to take extreme action to overcome Democratic obstruction and approve the act with a simple majority. Only a few MAGA megaphones in the chamber have backed Trump's push to change the rules. "After tonight, it’s even clearer that the Senate should take the SAVE America Act and continue debating it until it passes," Senator Mike Lee, the Utah Republican, said in reaction to the president's speech. The post Democrat Senator Says President Trump “Must Be Impeached” Following Primetime Address On Elections appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

by Aaron Gentzler One of the top minds in Washington is out with a shocking new prediction… Jim Rickards has spent close to 50 years working at the highest levels of Wall Street… international finance and the U.S. government. In that time, he’s built a reputation for making calls that first seemed crazy – yet proved to be correct. Back in the summer of 2008, he warned of a “major market meltdown.” And very few people believed him. Yet within weeks, $8 trillion in stock-market wealth was wiped out. Then it happened again… In 2016, one major election model gave Hillary Clinton a 99% chance of winning the presidency. That’s when Rickards went on multiple news programs to make a prediction that seemed insane. He said Donald Trump would win… And once again, investors who saw what was coming had a huge advantage. Then along came 2020. In January of that year – when the word “coronavirus” was barely in the news – he sent a confidential memo to a small group of his readers, warning of a “contagion.” Three weeks later… the virus hit and the stock market plunged 30% — the fastest crash in history. Now Rickards is back with a new warning… “The weeks leading up to the 2026 mid-term elections could bring about the most turbulent times in modern history.” What is he talking about? And what could it mean for America… your family and your investments? Rickards recently sat down and walked us through his prediction… along with a few defensive moves he’s making with his own money. For the time being, you can get the details, right here. (Note: Thank you for supporting businesses like the one presenting a sponsored message in this article and ordering through the included links, which benefits WLTReport. We appreciate your support!  MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!) This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. The post Fmr. Presidential Advisor: Trump’s War On The “Deep State” is About To Go Nuclear appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard denied a proposal to build part of a natural gas pipeline to power OpenAI and Oracle’s Project Jupiter data center on state land. It’s the second time regulators have denied the proposal. New Mexico regulators have rejected, for a second time, applications for a natural gas pipeline across state lands that would supply power systems at a planned Oracle Corp. data center project. https://t.co/281mCeHo0p — Bloomberg (@business) July 16, 2026 Source New Mexico explains further: While Project Jupiter’s developers have backed off their initial proposal to power the OpenAI and Oracle data center with two natural gas plants, documents included with their latest air quality permit application show that the fuel cells they plan to use rely on “a robust natural gas pipeline system.” New Mexico Environment Department officials plan to hold a public hearing on the air quality permit application associated with the proposed fuel cells, but have not yet scheduled it. Garcia Richard, a Democrat in the running to replace Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the party’s lieutenant governor nominee for the Nov. 3 election, initially denied the request to build a portion of the pipeline, named the “Green Chile Project” in federal regulatory filings, in March. The Dallas-based company Energy Transfer asked her to reconsider and in a Tuesday letter, she informed the company she was again denying their request. The project will “undoubtedly” benefit Project Jupiter’s investors, developers and tenants but does not appear to provide significant benefits for state lands, Garcia Richard wrote, adding that the proposed fuel cells would still produce high amounts of air pollution. “The burden that the project will impose on New Mexico’s water and other natural resources, and on the surrounding community, is extreme,” Garcia Richard wrote, according to the outlet. “At a time when New Mexico needs to stop the out-of-control acceleration of climate change, literally doubling down on dangerous emissions is irresponsible and incompatible with NMSLO’s mission,” she added. “Massive AI data centers like Project Jupiter can rapidly deplete critical natural resources like water and threaten ecosystems by generating shocking levels of emissions to power their operations,” Garcia Richard said in a statement. “I am once again rejecting Energy Transfer’s request because the proposed natural gas pipeline appears to offer very little benefit to the State Land Office’s beneficiary institutions, the local community or New Mexico as a whole. It’s my duty to protect state trust lands and New Mexicans from proposals that appear to offer more obvious risks than benefits,” she added. “Water is life — and Stephanie Garcia Richard is protecting it. As Land Commissioner, she rejected a pipeline proposal that would fuel a massive AI data center while draining New Mexico’s most precious resource,” her office wrote on social media. Water is life — and Stephanie Garcia Richard is protecting it. As Land Commissioner, she rejected a pipeline proposal that would fuel a massive AI data center while draining New Mexico's most precious resource. That's the kind of leadership we need in the Lt. Gov's office. pic.twitter.com/zKxXXYCvrj — Stephanie Garcia Richard (@SGR4NM) July 15, 2026 KOB has more: Data centers have faced intense scrutiny not only in New Mexico but nationwide. This week, New York became the first U.S. state to impose a statewide moratorium on data centers to allow for more time to draw up regulations. Santa Fe County recently approved a countywide moratorium with similar guidelines, raising the stakes within our state. Meanwhile, Oracle issued this statement to KOB on the decision: “Project Jupiter is being built for and by New Mexicans and will dramatically change the economic trajectory across the state. We’re creating 4,000 construction jobs – with more than 440 New Mexican residents already working on site today – 1,500 ongoing project-supported jobs, and hundreds of millions of dollars of investment in the community, including $50 million to improve and repair Doña Ana County’s water system. Our cooling and fuel cell energy systems’ average annual water usage is less than what 9 U.S. households use in a year, and our new power strategy significantly reduces emissions compared to our prior power plan. Oracle is aiming to cover 100% of the electricity used by our AI Data Centers with carbon-free energy by 2035 — 10 years ahead of the 2045 net-zero goals set forth in New Mexico’s Energy Transition Act. The project remains on-schedule, and we continue to work closely with our partners and New Mexico’s public officials to move Project Jupiter forward.” The post Blue State Official Denies Proposal To Construct Natural Gas Pipeline That Would Power Controversial Data Center Project appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.