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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.”

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Washington’s shame: how previous bids to tighten gun laws have failed

US Democrats are trying to pass legislation to improve background checks for gun buyers, but the prospects for change seem dim. We examine how previous attempts to amend gun laws in the wake of mass shootings have fared

The Guardian - UK

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy signals he won’t honor Jan. 6 panel subpoena

WASHINGTON — House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says a harmful precedent would be set if he and four other Republicans complied with their subpoenas to testify from the congressional panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol.

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Mexican president unlikely to attend Summit of the Americas in LA next month

MEXICO CITY — Despite a major U.S. lobbying effort, the president of Mexico hinted strongly Friday that he will not attend a high-stakes regional summit next month in Los Angeles because the Biden administration refuses to invite a trio of leftist governments.

Los Angeles Times

Progressive challenger topples Rep. Kurt Schrader in Oregon

WASHINGTON — Rep. Kurt Schrader, a seven-term Democrat from Oregon’s 5th District, lost his renomination bid to attorney and emergency response coordinator Jamie McLeod-Skinner, who had the backing of local party officials and progressive groups.

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House panel demands answers from gun makers on marketing of assault weapons

WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee is demanding information about the marketing of assault weapons from leading gun manufacturers, including those that made the weapons used in the recent massacres in Texas and New York.

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Very important that Turkey's issues with Finland's NATO membership be resolved before Madrid summit -Finnish FM

It is very important that Turkey's issues with Finland's NATO membership be resolved before the alliance holds a summit in Madrid at the end of June, Finnish foreign minister Pekka Haavisto told reporters on Friday following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington.

Reuters

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‘I can’t believe I participated in such chaos.’ NC man pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over the last month, U.S. Capitol riot defendant Matthew Wood had mounted a particularly vigorous defense.

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Immersion Accuses Meta For Alleged Infringement Of Patents For AR, VR Pursuit

Immersion Corp (NASDAQ:IMMR) has prosecuted Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) for alleged infringement of Immersion patents that cover various uses of haptic effects in connection with such AR/VR systems. The complaint alleged that Meta's augmented and virtual reality systems, including the Meta Quest 2, infringed six Immersion patents. Also Read: Washington Attorney General Indicts Meta's Mark Zuckerberg…

Benzinga

Trial tied to Russia probe ends with debate: Did lawyer lie?

A prosecutor has told federal jurors in Washington that a lawyer for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign hid his partisan interests from the FBI as he pushed “pure opposition research” related to Donald Trump and Russia in the weeks before the election

The Independent UK

Biden to travel to Los Angeles for Summit of the Americas on June 8

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Los Angeles on June 8 to host the ninth Summit of the Americas, a high-profile regional gathering that takes place every three to four years.

Los Angeles Times

Ron Johnson tweets then deletes

The senator billed taxpayers up to $18,781 for his jaunts in Fort Myers, where he owns a waterfront home

Salon

How Ukraine war could boost tensions between US and China over future of Taiwan

China is becoming “more repressive at home and more aggressive abroad”, according to the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken. Blinken made a major statement on US foreign policy on May 26 at George Washington University. It received a great deal of attention, internationally – not least because reporters and…

The Conversation

Iran summons Swiss envoy over US oil seizure

Tehran has demanded the immediate release of the Pegas, an Iranian-flagged tanker being held in Greek waters.

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Earmark fans grow among House GOP as total requests swell

WASHINGTON — House lawmakers’ appetite for earmarking has grown a year after Democrats resurrected the practice, particularly among Republicans who will face a sensitive decision on whether to maintain “community project funding” in the next Congress if they retake the chamber in November.

Reuters

Analysis-Security Council split spells end of an era for U.S.-led sanctions on N.Korea

A decision by China and Russia to veto new United Nations sanctions on North Korea pushed by the United States shattered any veneer of global cooperation, straining efforts to pressure Pyongyang as it prepares to conduct a new nuclear test.

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The meetings go on for the NRA, and guns are allowed, but not during Trump’s appearance

WASHINGTON — After at least 21 people, 19 of them children, were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, the National Rifle Association said its deepest sympathies were with the families and victims “involved in this horrific and evil crime.”

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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.

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If Congress doesn’t pass a bill to address mass shootings, they shouldn’t be paid, Cleaver says

WASHINGTON — Missouri Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat from Kansas City, introduced a bill Thursday that would suspend pay for members of Congress every time there is a mass shooting.

Bangkok Post

Will Myanmar's fate rely on Asean?

As the dust settles on the US-Asean Summit in Washington, a clear path forward is emerging for Asean on Myanmar. The 10-member regional bloc finally took steps towards resolving Myanmar's junta-made crisis when Malaysia's foreign minister, Saifuddin Abdullah, held an informal meeting with his counterpart from Myanmar's National Unity Government…

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Biden to visit Uvalde, Texas, on Sunday after school massacre

WASHINGTON – On Sunday, President Joe Biden will visit Uvalde, Texas, site of the nation’s second worst school shooting rampage.

Reuters

Exclusive-U.S. and Ukraine discuss danger of escalation as new arms extend Kyiv's reach

As the United States and its allies provide Ukraine with increasingly sophisticated arms, Washington has held discussions with Kyiv about the danger of escalation if it strikes deep inside Russia, U.S. and diplomatic officials tell Reuters.

Tribune News Service

With July approaching, mental health bill seems far off

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are facing increased pressure to pass a comprehensive mental health and substance use package but are unlikely to make an initial goal of advancing legislation before the implementation of a three-digit suicide hotline in July.

Al Jazeera

Blinken lays out US strategy to counter China as rivalry grows

US secretary of state outlines multipronged strategy, but says Washington seeking to avoid ‘new Cold War’ with Beijing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago man charged along with father in U.S. Capitol breach

Matthew Bokoski allegedly told authorities the Jan. 6, 2021, rally in Washington was effective because its participants were able to “shut down” the government.

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