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Angry Dad Brings Loaded AK-47 to a Middle School

West Palm Beach, Florida – A dad was arrested Monday for bringing a loaded gun to his child’s middle school after being told that a teacher “slammed” his son. The father, Christopher Freeman, received a FaceTime call from his son around 3:00 that day. Through tears, his son told him about a teacher who pushed…

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Ilhan Omar: Obama Got Away With Murder

The Minnesota congresswoman, who has been under fire lately for her comments on Israel, has now seemingly ruffled more feathers across the Democratic Party’s base. During an interview on Friday, Omar criticized the policy of former President Barack Obama, referencing the “droning of countries around the world” and the “caging of kids” along the Mexican…

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Grand Jury Indicts Jussie Smollett on 16 Felony Counts

On Friday, “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was indicted by a grand jury on 16 felony counts. The indictment comes after Smollett was charged last month with felony disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report alleging he was victim to a racist and homophobic attack. “False report of offense” charges are class 4 felonies….

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Paul Manafort Sentenced to 47 Months in Prison

As a result of the Mueller Investigation, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced to 47 months in prison Thursday afternoon. Manafort is being sent to prison for tax and bank fraud related to his involvement with Ukrainian politicians. Manafort was convicted by a grand jury last year for hiding millions of dollars from…

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Amash Not Ruling Out 2020 Run For President Under Libertarian Ticket

During an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper Sunday morning, Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) was asked to discuss the possibility of him running for president in 2020 as a Libertarian. “Well, I never rule anything out. That’s not on my radar right now,” said the congressman. He added, “I think that it is important that we…

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Marijuana Use Requires Govt to Protect People From Their Own Choices, Says Congressman

Thursday afternoon, Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) spoke with The Libertarian Republic on the issue of marijuana legalization. He affirmed, “absolutely not,” when asked if he would support legalization. When asked if he believed “legislating morality” and “protecting Americans from their own choices” were roles for Congress to embrace, he remarked, “in some instances.” He would…

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Kellyanne Conway: AOC Should Become Capitalist if She Wants a Shot at the White House

Following an interview with Sirius XM at CPAC 2019, The Libertarian Republic had the opportunity to briefly speak with Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway. When asked if Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) “could ever become president,” Conway told TLR, “The country will never be socialist, so, if she wants to become a capitalist…” Ocasio-Cortez is…

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SEC Asks Federal Judge to Hold Elon Musk in Contempt of Court Over Tweet

According to a court document filed today, the Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a federal judge to hold Tesla CEO and SpaceX Founder Elon Musk in contempt of court over an inaccurate tweet. Musk allegedly violated the rules of a settlement reached in 2018 regarding the use of his Twitter account in revealing financial…

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Duke the Minnesota Dog Mayor Has Died at the Age of 13

Duke, the beloved four-term mayor of Cormorant Village, Minnesota, passed away last Thursday at the age of thirteen. Typically, any resident seeking to become mayor in Minnesota must be above the age of 21, but due to the “dog years” rule, Duke was approximately 50 years old when he was elected. In all seriousness, Duke…

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London’s Ban on Unhealthy Advertisements in Public Transportation Areas Begun Today

Beginning today, advertisements for food and drink containing high amounts of fat, salt, and sugar will be removed from London’s Underground, Overground, buses and bus shelters. The ban will also reach all roads controlled by transport for London, taxi’s and rideshares, trams, and The Emirates Air Line cable car. Some advertisements may stay up for…