Trump salutes NRA

Months after the horror of the Parkland school shootings in Florida, President Donald Trump stood before cheering members of the National Rifle Association on Friday and implored them to elect more Republicans to Congress to defend gun rights. Trump claimed that Democrats want to "outlaw guns" and said if the nation takes that drastic step, it might as well ban all vans and trucks because they are the new weapons for "maniac terrorists."

Got your back, Trump tells NRA

President Donald Trump on Friday addressed the National Rifle Association's annual meeting, signaling his strong support for the gun rights group after suggesting months earlier that he was open to some firearm restrictions in the aftermath of a school shooting in south Florida. "Your Second Amendment rights are under siege, but they will never ever be under siege as long as I'm your president," Trump told NRA members, whom he referred to as patriots.

Donald Trump speaks at the NRA convention in Dallas

President Donald Trump on Friday linked the sanctity of the Second Amendment to his party's prospects in the 2018 midterm elections, telling supporters at the National Rifle Association's annual convention that "we've got to get Republicans elected". Trump struck a tough tone months after he briefly strayed from the NRA's message in the days after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Trump salutes 2nd Amendment, urges NRA members to vote GOP

President Donald Trump on Friday linked the sanctity of the Second Amendment to his party's prospects in the 2018 midterm elections, telling supporters at the National Rifle Association's annual convention that "we've got to get Republicans elected." Trump struck a tough tone months after he briefly strayed from the NRA's message in the days after the Parkland, Fla., school shooting.

Trump to NRA on Russia Probe: ‘I Love Fighting These Battles’

President Donald Trump on Friday cited a federal judge's attack of the case against former his campaign manager Paul Manafort as evidence of a "witch hunt" by Russia special counsel Robert Mueller. "We are all fighting battles, but I love fighting these battles," he said to a packed auditorium at the annual convention of the National Rifle Association.

More than 70,000 NRA members expected in Dallas for meeting

As NRA prepares to gather for its 147th annual meeting in Dallas, the politica... DALLAS - More than 70,000 members of the National Rifle Association are expected in Dallas for the group's annual meeting, which will feature an appearance by President Donald Trump. The event is also drawing protests, including by those who have lost loved ones to gun violence.

Vice President Mike Pence will speak during the NRA event

The National Rifle Association has banned its members from carrying their firearms during its annual forum while US President Donald Trump and his deputy Mike Pence are in attendance. A White House official said that Mr Trump is expected to attend the event in Dallas on Friday, with Mr Pence set to speak at the NRA's leadership forum on the same day.

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Editor of the Reformer: On behalf of Timson Hill Preschool we would like to thank all those that supported our third annual Rabbit Run Half Marathon & 5K. The event was held on April 7 beginning in Newfane and running along a beautiful course into and out of Brookline.

4-year-old boy swept out to sea while walking with mom

A 4-year-old boy was swept out to sea when a ferocious wave crashed into him and his mom as they were walking along a North Carolina beach, officials said. The desperate mother scoured the waters off Kitty Hawk Beach for her son, but when another wave swooped in, she "lost sight of him in the surf," US Coast Guard officials said in a news release after the Wednesday afternoon incident.