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Parents of recent mass shooting victims urge Congress to act on gun control

Parents of children killed and wounded in shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde testified before Congress on Wednesday, imploring members to act quickly on gun control measures.

WEKU

‘Shoot cans and stuff’: GOP senators with gun control in their hands reveal whether they own or have shot an AR-15

The Independent contacted multiple Republican senators to ask whether they own or have shot an AR-15. Here’s what they told Eric Garcia

The Independent UK

Senate gun law negotiators working toward a deal by the end of the week

Negotiations have narrowed proposals to address school safety, standards for safe gun storage, federal support for mental health programs and incentives for states to create red flag laws.

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How a public hearing is different from an investigation – and what that means for the Jan. 6 committee

On Thursday, June 9, the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol holds the first of several public hearings.

The Conversation

Who's who on the Jan. 6 committee? A guide to the House members at the hearings

WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the nation's Capitol will begin a series of six televised hearings on Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

US Congress mulls action on gun control following mass shootings

Senators report progress in bipartisan talks on potential reforms, but Republican opposition may prove insurmountable.

Al Jazeera

The rise of the AR-15: Why America is defending a ‘weapon of war’

The AR-15 has been used in numerous high-casualty mass shootings including the recent shootings in Uvalde, Buffalo and Tulsa, John Bowden reports

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Gohmert blames gun violence on Democrats

“You don’t think we have hearts?” the Texas Republican ranted

Salon

Biden officials privately bearish on gun control deal

White House aides aren't under any delusion that a presidential speech will change obstruction on Capitol Hill.

Axios

The rise of the AR-15: Why America is defending a ‘weapon of war’

The AR-15 has been used in numerous high-casualty mass shootings including the recent shootings in Uvalde, Buffalo and Tulsa, John Bowden reports

The Independent UK

At the Races: We interrupt this program ... - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

‘We have to act’: can Biden cut through the gridlock on gun control?

The president has long fought for restrictions but deep divisions have often left him hamstrung

The Guardian - US

AAPI staffers aim to show their power on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month comes to a close, waves of hate and lingering fear haven’t stopped these networking groups.

Roll Call

Unending tragedy: On U.S. school shootings and gun control debate

The U.S. must impose a ban on assault weapons, and expand checks for gun ownership

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Open-seat primaries drive outside spending in Alabama, Minnesota

WASHINGTON — Republican voters in deep-red Alabama and in an open Minnesota House district will pick nominees Tuesday in primaries that are likely to decide who comes to Capitol Hill.

Roll Call

Rep. Alex Mooney 'likely violated House rules and federal law,' ethics office concludes - Roll Call

By enlisting congressional staff to plan the Aruba trip and using official resources, Mooney likely violated federal law, the OCE said.

The Independent UK

US sees risk of COVID supply rationing without more funds

The White House is planning for what it calls “dire” contingencies that could include rationing supplies of vaccines and treatments this fall if Congress doesn’t approve more money for fighting COVID-19

Roll Call

Photos of the week ending May 20, 2022 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: A lunar eclipse, ducklings, UFOs and foreign leaders showed up on Capitol Hill this week.

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The Independent UK

Navalny's team urges more Russian sanctions to help Ukraine

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s team has been meeting with senators on Capitol Hill

Los Angeles Times

Former LA public defender picked to lead federal Access to Justice office

WASHINGTON — During a college internship at the Orange County Public Defender's office, Rachel Rossi was sent to the local jail. She was given a simple instruction: Ask people who had recently been arrested what they need.

Tribune News Service

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Time running out on the ‘one opportunity’ for a climate bill

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Time running out on the ‘one opportunity’ for a climate bill

WASHINGTON — When President Joe Biden went to Capitol Hill in October to arm-twist for his signature environmental and economic legislation, many Democrats remained hopeful the bill’s climate provisions would survive.

Daily Mirror

UFOs now national security matter - and US military 'want to know what's out there'

Tuesday's hearing was the first on the topic since 1966 as lawmakers expressed concern that any unexplained aerial phenomenon might be a threat to America's national security

Axios

The Fed's $2.7 trillion mortgage problem

Shrinking its massive portfolio of home loans won't make for easy economics or politics

Roll Call

Time running out on the 'one opportunity' for a climate bill - Roll Call

Washington is focused on Ukraine and midterms, and the likelihood of Congress passing significant climate legislation appears slim.

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