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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 · May 26, 2022

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 · May 26, 2022

‘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.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 26, 2022

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 · May 25, 2022

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 · May 25, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022

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

The Guardian - US · May 25, 2022

‘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.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022

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

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

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2022

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.

Axios · May 24, 2022