The U.S. Army has announced a suspension of non-critical aviation flight units for training following two fatal helicopter crashes in the past month. Lt. Col. Terence Kelley, an Army spokesperson, said the suspension of air operations was effective immediately, with units grounded until they complete the training. The Army said in a news release that the safety of their aviators is their top priority, and the stand down is an important step to make certain they are doing everything possible to prevent further accidents. It is unclear when the stand down will be lifted.
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The parents of the gunman responsible for the mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky have spoken out for the first time, expressing their heartbreak and apologizing to the victims' families. They had no indication that their son was capable of such violence, and are now calling for changes to gun laws to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Senators Mitch McConnell and John Fetterman are set to return to the U.S. Capitol on Monday after extended absences due to medical issues. McConnell, the Senate Republican leader, suffered a concussion after a fall at a Washington-area hotel, while Fetterman sought treatment for clinical depression. The coming work period will shape the debate over the debt ceiling and other important issues, while questions remain over the illness of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who was hospitalized with an undisclosed ailment last month.
At least two people were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at Chickasaw Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday night. Hundreds of people were in the park when someone started shooting into the crowd, hitting at least six people. The Louisville Police Department is currently investigating the incident and searching for the shooter or shooters, with no arrests made yet. The community is sending their thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families.
Four people have been killed and multiple people injured in a mass shooting in downtown Dadeville, Alabama. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released a statement saying that violent crime has no place in the state and that she is staying closely updated by law enforcement. Images from the scene showed crime scene tape around the Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio and neighboring buildings, as well as a heavy police presence.
Former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome from gun-rights activists at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Indianapolis on Friday, where he vowed to defend and expand gun-rights if he is elected in 2024. Mike Pence, who recently agreed to stop challenging a subpoena for him to testify in an investigation of Trump's actions before and during the insurrection in Washington, was met with boos. Trump promised to be a "loyal friend and fearless champion" of gun-rights if elected in 2024, in a speech seen as a way to rally support for his potential candidacy.
Key takeaways: The NRA convention in Indianapolis is sure to be a politically significant event, with many potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates in attendance. It…
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will return to work in person next week after being hospitalized for a concussion in March. He has been working from home in Kentucky since his release from a rehabilitation facility and will return to the Capitol for votes and other important business. His return will coincide with the return of Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein and John Fetterman, who have both been absent from the Senate due to health issues.