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House passes gun bill with age restriction, other proposals

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed a package of gun violence prevention measures on a mostly party-line vote Wednesday evening, even as the bill faces little hope of clearing the evenly divided Senate.

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Armed California man arrested near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s Maryland home

A California man armed with a handgun, knife and burglary tools was detained near the Maryland home of Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh early Wednesday morning after making threats against Kavanaugh, federal officials said.

Los Angeles Times

House poised to pass gun bill after Buffalo, Uvalde attacks

The House is moving quickly to pass legislation in response to recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas

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House passes gun bill with age restriction, other proposals - Roll Call

The House of Representatives passed a package of gun control measures on a mostly party-line vote Wednesday.

Roll Call

California man with weapon, burglary tools detained near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s Maryland home

A California man carrying at least one weapon and burglary tools was detained Wednesday by Maryland law enforcement near Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home in Montgomery County, according to a Washington Post report that cited people familiar with the investigation.

Los Angeles Times

Democrats set up votes on gun legislation as Senate negotiates

House Democrats plan to press forward on voting, starting Wednesday, on a series of gun control proposals, most of which appear to have slim chance to become law amid Republican opposition in the evenly divided Senate.

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‘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

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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.

WEKU

GOP rules out new gun regs in gun bill

Sen. John Cornyn completely ruled out background checks or ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines

Salon

Republican senator caught on his phone at opening of emotional hearing into domestic terrorism and Buffalo massacre

Cornyn is senator leading GOP negotiations on gun reform after twin tragedies in Buffalo and Uvalde

The Independent UK

Son of Buffalo victim pushes Congress: 'What are you doing?'

The son of an 86-year-old woman killed in the racist Buffalo mass shooting is calling on Congress to act against domestic terrorism

The Independent UK

Democrats set up votes on gun legislation as Senate negotiates - Roll Call

House Democrats plan to press forward on voting on a series of gun control proposals starting Wednesday.

Roll Call

Pro-gun GOP donors want gun legislation

Republican gun enthusiasts acknowledge "great sense of urgency" after Texas school massacre

Salon

Matthew McConaughey spotted in Congress as he joins gun control talks and sparks rumour frenzy over political ambitions

Oscar winner has previously considered running for governor of Texas

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After Uvalde massacre Cruz digs in on gun rights, Cornyn mulls modest changes

WASHINGTON – Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz both cast themselves as staunch Second Amendment supporters. Both enjoy A+ ratings from the NRA.

The Independent UK

Senators ‘confident’ US gun control deal is within reach

But there are concerns that efforts could still collapse as talks are expected to continue this week

The Guardian - US

‘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

McClatchy Washington Bureau

‘We don’t trust him’: Gun control advocates look past McConnell for action

WASHINGTON — Advocates seeking new restrictions on the ability to buy guns were inherently skeptical of Mitch McConnell’s initial step to greenlight the bipartisan brainstorming of solutions.

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Gohmert blames gun violence on Democrats

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

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

The parents of these Uvalde victims want to ban AR-15s. Will America listen?

Those touched by Uvalde shooting want reform, but Republicans in Texas and beyond won’t budge

Reason

A Former Public Defender Joins the Supreme Court

Newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has a good track record on cases involving qualified immunity.

Salon

Biden believes in "rational" Republicans

"Start dealing with Republicans as they are and not the made-up version you wish they were," tweets one journalist

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