The 21st century has so far seen a steady expansion of U.S. gun rights. On Friday, the Supreme Court said that domestic abusers could be temporarily barred from owning firearms.
Security lapses that enabled the July 13 shooting of former President Donald Trump are raising larger questions about Secret Service protection during a turbulent election year.
Residents of Butler, Pennsylvania, are focused on recovery and care for affected families after the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump this month.
Since Hurricane Katrina recovery, FEMA has grown more nimble. But the agency faces criticism and distrust as it responds to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.