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Deepa Shivaram

Biden wants to boost background checks on gun buyers. But it's hard without Congress

President Biden announced a new executive order in Monterey Park, Calif. Tuesday that he says will increase the number of background checks and provide support for communities impacted by gun violence. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

President Biden announced a new executive order on Tuesday during a visit to Monterey Park, Calif., that the White House says could boost the number of background checks that are supposed to take place before a gun is purchased.

The order calls on the U.S. attorney general and other administration officials to come up with a plan to deal with firearm sellers who are avoiding doing the background checks, or who do not realize they are required to do them.

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