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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

The Independent UK

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.

Axios

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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.

Roll Call

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

The Independent UK

‘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.

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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.

Tribune News Service

'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

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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.

Roll Call

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

Father of Parkland massacre victim slams gun control inaction as Texas shooting ‘pulls me back to a moment that is unfathomable’

Tuesday’s massacre in a Texas elementary school pierced parents such as Fred Guttenberg, father of Parkland shooting victim Jaime Guttenberg.

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Warriors’ Kerr labels US action on gun control ‘pathetic’ in emotional pre-game speech

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr refused to talk about basketball before his team’s playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night

Tribune News Service

‘I’m fed up’: Steve Kerr, Jason Kidd give emotional responses to Texas school shooting

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr declined to talk about basketball less than two hours before Game 4 of the Western Conference finals tipped off Tuesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Warriors’ Steve Kerr made an impassioned speech following the horrific school shooting in Texas

"I'm tired of the moments of silence. Enough."

Axios

Republicans parade Georgia's record early turnout for renewed "election integrity" push

Democrats say the high turnout does not prove voter suppression has not occurred.

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Reason

What's Next for Russia's War in Ukraine?

There’s no endpoint in sight to a war that threatens widespread consequences.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: We’ve expanded the Supreme Court before. It’s time to do so again

With the leak of Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade generating shockwaves across the country, Supreme Court expansion is once again emerging as a serious proposal in response to the extreme partisanship overtaking our nation’s highest court. Throughout our nation’s history, federal lawmakers have expanded and reduced…

The Independent UK

Trump responds to claim Clinton approved leak of Russia allegations: ‘Where do I get my reputation back?’

‘One of the greatest scandals in political history’, former president says

WEKU

Trump's MAGA is marching down a trail blazed by the Tea Party

The populist energy within the Republican Party goes by the name the former president gave it: MAGA. And its influence on the 2022 midterms seems destined to track that of the Tea Party surge in 2010.

The Independent UK

Senate ships $40B Ukraine aid bill to Biden for signature

The Senate has whisked a $40 billion package of military, economic and food aid for Ukraine and U.S. allies to final congressional approval

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Deadlocked Oz and McCormick could bruise Republican unity in Pennsylvania Senate race

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell may believe he dodged a Kathy Barnette bullet in Pennsylvania’s Senate race.

WEKU

Biden backs Sweden and Finland's NATO membership application

Biden said Thursday he was sending paperwork to Congress to ratify Finland and Sweden's application to join NATO. The ratification process is expected to pass with bipartisan support.

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