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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.

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‘How much more carnage?’: In primetime address, Biden presses Congress to act on guns

“Enough, enough,” President Joe Biden exclaimed over and over Thursday night, as he delivered an impassioned address to the nation imploring Congress to take action against gun violence after mass shootings he said had turned schools and other everyday places into “killing fields.”

France 24

Biden addresses shootings in speech

Biden addressed the recent shooting tragedies in a somber evening speech and makes a push for better restrictions

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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

We must enact sane gun laws

A Chicago police officer was shot and wounded the same day another mass shooting took place in Oklahoma. Our nation needs laws that return safety to our streets, schools, supermarkets and everywhere else.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Enough’: Biden tells lawmakers to pass gun control laws

In an emotional speech, US president says it is time for lawmakers to enact tough laws to curb gun violence.

Al Jazeera

How Kamala Harris took down Corinthian Colleges as California’s attorney general, in her words

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris’ decade-long “journey for justice” on behalf of Corinthian Colleges students will soon come to a close as the Biden administration promises to relieve borrowers of their remaining federal student loans.

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Joe Biden pleads for politicians to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines following Texas school shooting

US President Joe Biden has delivered an impassioned plea for politicians to ban the sale of assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines after a string of mass shootings in the country. Here are the key moments from his speech.

ABC News

Biden calls on Congress to reinstate federal assault weapons ban

He also called for expansions on background checks, raising the age limits to purchase semi-automatic rifles and red flag laws.

Axios

American schools and public places have become ‘battlefields’ says Biden in call for action on gun violence

President calls for age for firearm purchases to be raised from 18 to 21, and for reinstatement of assault weapons ban

The Independent UK

Manchin's bipartisan energy talks crumble, paving way for Democrat-only deal

Republicans are convinced Manchin is close to a reconciliation deal with Chuck Schumer.

Axios

Biden to visit Saudi Arabia in push to lower oil prices and punish Russia

This marks the president’s departure from his campaign promise of isolating Riyadh over the murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi

The Guardian - US

Repressive governments ‘aggressively disregarding US laws to threaten’ dissidents in exile, watchdog says

Autocratic states are ‘increasingly and more aggressively disregarding US laws to threaten, harass, surveil, stalk, and even plot to physically harm people across the country’

The Independent UK

President Biden calls for assault weapons ban and other measures to curb gun violence

The address followed recent mass shootings in New York, Texas and Oklahoma. Biden said the measures aren't about taking away rights, but about protecting Americans.

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White House praises Saudi royals on Yemen truce before expected Biden trip

The White House took the rare step of recognizing the role played by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in extending a ceasefire in Yemen on Thursday ahead of what is expected to be a trip to Riyadh by President Joe Biden.

Chicago Sun-Times

Politicians, stop scapegoating cops and let them do their jobs

An executive order signed by Biden last week would stretch police departments thin and overburden them in the line of duty.

Roll Call

Biden renews call for gun laws as House Democrats plan votes - Roll Call

President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass new gun control laws Thursday after gunmen killed dozens of people in mass shootings.

Chicago Sun-Times

My opponent is a fiend who likes Joe Biden

The endless Punch and Judy Show of TV campaign commercials drives home the hopelessness of our time.

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Reason

Biden's Plan for Reducing Inflation Will Actually Make It Worse

The president's argument is amazing for its tone-deafness, inconsistent thinking, and sheer economic ignorance.

WEKU

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 2)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reason

Georgetown Ends Investigation of Ilya Shapiro for Bad Tweet, Will Not Fire Him

"I look forward to teaching and engaging in a host of activities relating to constitutional education," said Shapiro.

Roll Call

GOP unveils climate agenda with familiar proposals - Roll Call

House Republicans unveiled a climate agenda that runs counter to the overwhelming advice from scientists.

The Independent UK

White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21

The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected

Benzinga

After Microsoft And Nvidia, This Major Apple Supplier Became Ransomware Target

Key Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) supplier Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd (OTC:HNHPF), operating as Foxconn, was hit by a ransomware attack on May 31, the Bleeping Computer reports. The attack disrupted operations at one of Foxconn's Mexico-based production plants. The Foxconn Baja California plant produced medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial operations, the TechCrunch reports. Also Read: President…

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House Resolution Seeks End to U.S. Military Involvement in Yemen

It signals that many in Congress still condemn America's role in the war and actions from the president that lack proper authorization.

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