The Latest Breaking News from Tim Burchett

Francis Wilkinson: The gun debate isn’t hopeless. Just look at Tennessee

“We’re not going to fix it.” That instantly infamous line, delivered by a Republican congressman in the wake of a mass shooting at a private school in Nashville late last month, was supposed to be the lesson learned by anyone hoping for a robust response to another mass murder. Dispensing…

Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023

Tennessee lawmakers vote to expel 2 Democratic lawmakers

The Tennessee House of Representatives voted Thursday to expel Democratic state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, who led a Friday protest for tighter gun control measures after a shooter opened fire on a Christian grade school the killer once attended.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Tennessee lawmakers vote to expel Democratic representative

The Tennessee House of Representatives voted 72-25 Thursday to expel Democrat Justin Jones, who led a Friday protest for tighter gun-control measures after a shooter opened fire on a Christian grade school the killer once attended.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

4 big questions about the Nashville school shooting (and what we know so far)

Monday's school shooting set in motion a familiar cycle of condolences, calls for action and questions, some unanswerable, about how the violence unfolded. Here's a look at what we're following.

WEKU · Mar 29, 2023

Colbert on Nashville school attack: ‘Fewer guns equals fewer shootings’

Late-night hosts discuss lack of political will following the shooting and Trump’s whiny interview on Sean Hannity’s show

The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2023

The GOP wants you helpless and afraid

Gun paralysis isn't just about the NRA — Republicans are convinced they win when voters feel helpless and afraid

Salon · Mar 29, 2023

‘Not gonna fix it’: Republican’s shock view of school shooting

A Republican congressman has shocked with his view of gun reform, a day after three children and three adults died at a school in his state.

The New Daily · Mar 29, 2023

Republican congressman says ‘we’re not going to fix’ school shootings

Tim Burchett says he doesn’t see a role for Congress in preventing tragedies ‘other than mess things up’ after Nashville shooting

The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2023

Pro-gun GOPer: "We're not gonna fix it"

“I don’t see any role that we could do other than mess things up, honestly," said Rep. Tim Burchett

Salon · Mar 28, 2023

McCarthy Era Begins As The GOP Leader Squeaks Out A House Speaker Victory

GOP leader Kevin McCarthy finally won election early Saturday morning as Speaker of the House in a historic 15-ballot battle.

Zenger · Jan 9, 2023