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Biden pledges gun meeting with Congress, eyeing executive actions

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to meet with lawmakers about gun control legislation, while aides said the administration is currently researching additional executive actions he might take in the aftermath of last week’s deadly massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

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Dems fall for McConnell's Uvalde trap

Sorry, Biden, but there are no "rational Republicans" willing to work with Democrats on gun safety

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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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."

Axios

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.

Tribune News Service

Midterm elections: Which House, Senate and governor's races are tossups

The midterm outlook for House Democrats is bleak.

Axios

Sen. Durbin on gun violence legislation: ‘I sense a change in the conversation’

Texas Sen. John Cornyn was authorized by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to open talks with Democrats to “negotiate the possibility of gun legislation that will spare us the tragedies we’ve seen,” Sen. Dick Durbin said.

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Trump dings Abbott and other Republicans for pulling out NRA meeting after shooting in Uvalde

Trump’s appearance comes as many Republicans pulled out of the annual meeting after the shooting in Uvalde.

The Independent UK

Analysis: Two key words could sink long-shot talks on preventing mass shootings

WASHINGTON — There are many reasons to doubt Congress will send President Joe Biden any legislation to slow a spate of mass shootings, including two key words: “directly related.”

Tribune News Service

‘Directly related’: Two key words could sink long-shot talks on preventing mass shootings - Roll Call

Democrats are skeptical about striking a deal with Republicans to help prevent more mass shootings, which are a new American tradition.

Roll Call

Political realities have stopped legislative action after school shootings

The political climate has changed drastically since a 10-year assault weapons ban passed in 1994. The lack of political will and other barriers stand in the way of it even coming to a vote today.

WEKU

Senate Republicans tap Cornyn for bipartisan gun talks

WASHINGTON — Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn said Thursday he’s looking forward to discussing ways of combatting gun violence with his colleagues across the aisle, but cautioned that there are limits on the types of proposals he could support.

Tribune News Service

Senate Republicans block Durbin, Schneider domestic terrorism bill; lax to act after Uvalde, Buffalo

Once again, Democrats are pushing for not the perfect, but at least some good when it comes to responding to mass shootings, the latest in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas.

Chicago Sun-Times

Six biggest unanswered questions about the Uvalde shooting and investigation in Texas

Major questions remain about motive and effectiveness of police response

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McConnell directs Cornyn to work with Democrats on bipartisan gun legislation

Senate Democrats had already expressed interested in having Cornyn as the point of contact for talks.

Roll Call

At the Races: Divisions on display - 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

Senators debate red flag law grants after Texas shooting - Roll Call

A bipartisan group of senators is considering legislation to provide states grants to implement so-called red flag laws.

The Independent UK

Five things Washington DC is mulling on guns – and whether anything will come of it

Many paths forward with little hope for success in the Senate

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McClatchy Washington Bureau

‘Words simply fail’: McConnell offers solace, avoids solutions after Texas shooting

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell recounted the still emerging details of how the horror transpired. He solemnly described the characteristics of the 10-year-old victims. And he invoked a Bible verse to offer comfort to the brokenhearted families.

Tribune News Service

Senate Democrats plan votes on background checks for gun buys

WASHINGTON — Spurred by the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade, Senate Democrats made plans to hold votes next month on House-passed measures to expand criminal background checks prior to gun purchases.

Tribune News Service

Hawley calls for more troops in Asia as Biden says US would defend Taiwan with military force

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday indicated the United States would use military force to defend Taiwan against an attack from China, breaking from decades of “strategic ambiguity” where leaders have been intentionally vague about how the U.S. would react if China attempts to reclaim the island.

Wales Online

'We can't get numb to this' — Basketball's Steve Kerr slams gun laws in emotional press conference video after Texas school shooting

NBA Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr pleaded for change to background checks to try to combat gun violence after the Uvalde school shooting

Roll Call

Senate Democrats plan votes on background checks for gun buys - Roll Call

Senate Democrats made plans to hold votes next month on House-passed measures to expand criminal background checks prior to gun purchases.

Daily Mirror

NBA coach trembles with anger in powerful pre-game speech on Texas school shooting

Steve Kerr appealed to U.S. lawmakers prior to the Golden State Warriors' NBA play-off against the Dallas Mavericks following a Texas school shooting that saw 19 children killed

The Independent UK

NBA coach Steve Kerr gives tearful pre-game speech condemning Congress over Texas shooting

Kerr has long called for gun control laws in the US and made a direct and moving plea to senators and members of Congress to take action

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