Local
Georgia Senate Passes Campus Carry Bill
Georgia Senate passed a bill Friday allowing for licensed gun owners, 21 and older, to be able to carry concealed weapons on Georgia public college campuses, if Gov. Nathan Deal signs the bill. Many Georgians are criticizing the Senate’s decision, seeing that the allowance for guns on campuses is asking for trouble. However, Rep. Rick Jasperse told Channel 2 Action News, “This bill isn’t about violence. We are talking about Georgians over 21 who have had background checks and done the right things throughout their lives and now have the ability to carry a weapon in our state and that is the key group we are looking at.”
National
Donald Trump’s Chicago Rally cancellation turns violent
Supporters and protesters fight after Donald Trump’s campaign cancelled a rally in Chicago, Friday. The rally was cancelled after security concerns due to protests, which only fueled the fire of the rally’s attendees. According to CNN, supporters began chanting “We Want Trump” after the news of the cancellation was announced. Shortly after, protesters chanted back, “Bernie!” Donald Trump responded to the rallies by blaming the media for over exaggerating the level of violence at the rally, insisting the attendees were “very mild.”
International
Eagles of Death Metal Apologizes to the people of Paris
Jesse Hughes, Eagles of Death Metal frontman, apologized to the people of Paris after his remarks Wednesday in an interview with the Fox Business Network. Eagles of Death Metal performed at Paris’ Bataclan Theater the night of the attacks on Paris back in November of 2015. In his interview with the Fox Business Network, the frontman commented on how the guards of the Bataclan did not show up that evening, and “had a reason not to show up,” hinting that the guards were aware of the plans of the massacre. CNN shared his statement, “I humbly beg forgiveness from the people of France, the staff and security of the Bataclan, my fans, family, friends and anyone else hurt or offended by the absurd accusations.” Hughes goes on to say that he wants to perform when the Bataclan eventually reopens.
