‘Significant’ consequences if lawmakers fail to act on gun control, Democrat warns Senator Chris Murphy says measures passed in Florida after Parkland shooting could attract Republican support The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2022
Gohmert blames gun violence on Democrats “You don’t think we have hearts?” the Texas Republican ranted Salon · Jun 3, 2022
GOP's Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes Less than 48 hours after a gunman stormed an elementary school and killed 19 children and two teachers in his home state of Texas, Sen. John Cornyn was tapped to lead gun policy negotiations in the Senate The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022
Commentary: If Democrats show respect for the 2nd Amendment, Republicans will compromise on safety legislation The main reason that Republicans on Capitol Hill and their supporters around the country refuse to pass legislation that would place major restrictions on the use of handguns and assault rifles is fear that imposing restrictions will ultimately lead to the confiscation of handguns and assault rifles. Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022
Biden pleads for limits on assault weapons after killings WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called for a ban on sales of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, pleading with Congress to toughen gun laws following a spate of mass shootings. Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022
House Judiciary Committee debates gun control bill amid recent deadly shootings WASHINGTON — Voices cracked and emotions ran high as the House Judiciary Committee opened a meeting Thursday to vote on a bill with a swath of gun control proposals, the first push on broad legislation after a recent rash of mass shootings across the country. Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022
As mass shootings continue, Biden presses Congress to act on gun control WASHINGTON — With the country reeling from three mass shootings in the last three weeks, President Joe Biden called on Congress to deliver “common-sense” reforms to curb gun violence during a rare prime-time address from the White House. Los Angeles Times · Jun 3, 2022
As mass shootings continue, Congress grapples with gun control. Votes may come soon WASHINGTON — A congressional committee held an emergency session Thursday to take up a package of gun violence prevention bills, likely setting up votes on the House floor next week. Los Angeles Times · Jun 2, 2022
Biden steps up push for action on guns with prime-time address President Joe Biden will urge Congress to pass gun control legislation in a prime-time address from the White House on Thursday, as a bipartisan group of lawmakers negotiates a possible agreement following a string of high-profile shootings. Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022
Chris Murphy calls for gun control action in op-ed for Fox News Murphy has been the most outspoken voice on gun violence on the Democratic side The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022
House Judiciary Committee advances gun control bill - Roll Call Voices cracked and emotions ran high as the House Judiciary panel opened a meeting Thursday on a bill with a swath of gun control proposals. Roll Call · Jun 2, 2022
As senators seek common ground on guns, 'red flag' laws become a focus Early negotiations have found bipartisan support for incentivizing states to pass laws that let authorities seize guns from individuals found to be a danger to themselves or others. WEKU · Jun 2, 2022
Republicans begin backpedaling on gun control after Uvalde school shooting massacre Republicans have begun to pivot to mental health on both the national and state level after the shooting in Texas The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022
The Senate's Latest Gun Bill Will Fail, but Not Because of the Filibuster Democrats love to blame their troubles on Senate rules. They should look in the mirror instead. Reason · Jun 1, 2022
The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2022 Bipartisan group of US senators push for compromise on gun control legislation – as it happened Talks are centered around background checks and so-called ‘red flag’ laws, to the frustration of gun reform advocates who say these are not major steps
Axios · May 30, 2022 Biden calls McConnell, Cornyn "rational Republicans" who could move on gun control Biden says he believes there is "recognition on their part that they can't continue like this."
The Independent UK · May 30, 2022 Biden responds to protesters pressing him to ‘do something’ on Uvalde school visit: ‘We will’ Over the weekend, bipartisan group of senators in Congress discussed ways to reach compromise on gun safety legislation
Tribune News Service · May 29, 2022 Democrats seek swift action on limited gun-control proposals U.S. lawmakers are setting a tight timetable to negotiate new gun laws, with Democrats signaling they would accept limited progress in exchange for some action that would reduce gun violence in the nation.
The Independent UK · May 29, 2022 Democratic Senator Chris Murphy says Congress has the will to act after Uvalde Murphy’s impassioned speech on Senate floor condemned chamber’s inaction
The Guardian - US · May 29, 2022 ‘Do something!’: Biden visits Uvalde after mass shooting as onlookers urge him to take action President and first lady visit seek to comfort community as DoJ launches investigation into police response to school shooting
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 29, 2022 Biden Visits Memorial to Victims of Texas School Shooting President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden offered comfort Sunday to a city gripped by grief and anger as they paid respects at a memorial to 19 students and two teachers slain during a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. The visit to Uvalde was Biden’s second trip…
Tribune News Service · May 29, 2022 Democrats seek swift action on limited gun-control proposals U.S. lawmakers are setting a tight timetable to negotiate new gun laws, with Democrats signaling they would accept limited progress in exchange for some action that would reduce gun violence in the nation.
The Guardian - US · May 29, 2022 Democrats rush to push gun safety laws after mass shootings as Republicans stall New York governor will seek to ban people under 21 from buying assault rifles and California governor intends to sign restrictions, including the right to sue gun manufacturers
WEKU · May 28, 2022 Senators are continuing talks during recess to find a compromise on gun legislation Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says he's optimistic that something can be done to address mass shootings like the one at a Texas elementary school that killed 19 children.
The Guardian - US · May 28, 2022 ‘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