The Senate acted decisively Wednesday to override President Barack Obama’s veto of Sept. 11 legislation, setting the stage for the contentious bill to become law despite flaws that Obama and top Pentagon officials warn could put U.S. troops and interests…
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Learn Effective Self Defense Tips with Krav Maga
Recent terrorist attacks and mass shootings are leading people to find ways to protect themselves when danger strikes. Here in middle Tennessee and worldwide: Krav Maga combat training is one way on the rise. As a local fire fighter and…
Read MoreHoax Bomb in Gallatin Likely ‘Probing’ of First Responder Methods
Gallatin’s Chick-fil-A was forced to close Tuesday afternoon following a bomb threat at the business. Officer Janell Willson, spokeswoman for the Gallatin Police Department, said Walmart received a bomb threat by phone around 2:30 p.m. and that the restaurant and…
Read MoreNashville Armory Panders to LGBT Community
The Nashville Armory is offered free classes for members of the LGBT community, according to a Facebook post from Gay Nashville. The armory is reportedly offering handgun carry permit course in July. Since many folks feel many different ways on…
Read MoreVanderbilt Couple Confirmed Killed in Brussels Attack
Justin and Stephanie Shults always had their eyes on the horizon. The American couple that went to Vanderbilt University together went on to travel the world after they married in 2011. When Stephanie’s job at Mars, Incorporated took the couple…
Read MoreApple Demonstrates Rare Corporate Resistance to Federal Domination
Tech giant Apple and the FBI appeared headed for a deepening confrontation Wednesday after the company’s chief pledged to fight federal demands to help mine data from an iPhone used by one of the shooters in December’s terrorist attacks in…
Read MoreTSA Audit Reveals Billions Wasted and No Terrorists Caught
We suffer through partial disrobing, long lines and delays, and pay billions in tax dollars for extra security at the airport. But a new report calls airport screenings, “failures,” admitting layers of security are simply missing. Dozens of security processes…
Read MoreLt. Gov. Ramsey Gets White House Attention
The White House is responding to Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey’s controversial comments on immigration. Ramsey called for a ban on immigrants from any country with known ties to terrorism. He said, in part, “A nation without secure borders is no…
Read MoreIs the Shift Towards Nationalism Good for Liberty?
In Sunday’s first-round of regional elections in France, the clear and stunning winner was the National Front of Marine Le Pen. Her party rolled up 30 percent of the vote, and came in first in 6 of 13 regions. Marine…
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