May 26 Watch 6:43 Survivor of 2018 attack at Parkland school speaks out on spate of recent mass shootings The horror of what happened in Texas is leaving yet more families, friends and community members grieving and reeling over the loss of loved ones. It is an experience that many survivors and families know all too well from previous… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 11:00 Researchers look for ways to identify young people who are on the 'pathway to violence' The massacre in Uvalde is again driving heated debate about the millions of guns owned by Americans, and how some clearly disturbed people can get those weapons and wreak havoc in an instant. Mark Follman, an editor at Mother Jones… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 5:56 North Korea scrambles to contain coronavirus outbreak while trying to flex its power By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda China and Russia on Thursday blocked a U.S. attempt in the United Nations Security Council to punish North Korea for testing missiles that are banned by previous resolutions by the council. North Korea’s tests this week of ballistic missiles, including… Continue watching
May 26 Biden to console families in Uvalde, press for action on gun safety By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Uvalde, Texas, on Sunday to console families and honor victims of Tuesday's mass school shooting in which 19 children and two teachers were killed. Continue reading
May 26 Senate GOP blocks domestic terrorism bill, gun policy debate after 2 recent mass shootings By Farnoush Amiri, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Republicans on Thursday blocked debate on a domestic terrorism bill that would have opened debate on domestic terrorism, hate crimes and gun policy. The final vote was 47-47, short of the 60 needed to take up the bill. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre delivers plea to address gun violence By Associated Press President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Uvalde, Texas, on Sunday to console families and honor victims of Tuesday's mass school shooting in which 19 children and two teachers were killed. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby addresses U.S. military officer in Ukraine embassy By Associated Press The move to reopen the U.S. embassy in Ukraine has brought one American military officer back into the country as part of the diplomatic team. But the Pentagon said Thursday that no other troops are going into Ukraine at this… Continue reading
May 26 Appeals court decides against Trump, ruling he must testify in New York civil investigation By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A state appeals court court has ruled former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state's civil investigation into his business practices. Continue reading
May 26 After Uvalde, Congress hears calls for gun control legislation. Compromise remains elusive By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Will Congress act on guns after Sandy Hook, Buffalo and now Uvalde?… Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: U.S. backed digital currency could live alongside certain cryptocurrencies By News Desk The House Financial Services Committee holds a hearing Thursday on the future of digital currency. Continue reading