Feb 20 Trump directs Justice Department to ban gun modifications like bump stocks used in Las Vegas shooting By Associated Press The president made the announcement about curbing the use of the rapid-fire devices during a ceremony recognizing bravery by the nation's public safety officers. Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: President Trump hosts Medal of Valor awards By Erica R. Hendry The Public Safety Medal of Valor Awards ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump administration unveils short-term medical plans with cheaper premiums, fewer benefits By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The plans would come with a disclaimer that they don't meet the Affordable Care Act's consumer protections, such as guaranteed coverage, or the requirement to offer robust benefits. Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump said mental illness leads to gun violence. Here’s why doctors disagree By Associated Press Mental health professionals welcome more resources and attention, but they say the administration is ignoring the real problem — easy access to guns, particularly the kind of high-powered highly lethal assault weapons used in many of the most recent mass… Continue reading
Feb 19 Donald Trump said he supports stronger FBI gun checks By Associated Press The White House said Sunday the president will host a "listening session" with students and teachers this week, but offered no details on who would attend or what would be discussed. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 4:50 Parkland shooting survivors push for gun reform By PBS News Hour In the aftermath of the Parkland high school mass shooting, students are leading the way in calling for gun reform. On Sunday, the survivors announced they are planning a march this spring in Washington, D.C., a day after they criticized… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 3:36 How Russia-linked bots and trolls use tragedy to sow confusion By PBS News Hour As President Trump continues to lash out at the FBI’s probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, more details are emerging about other Russian efforts to stoke controversy in the U.S. This week, Russia-linked bots and trolls have flooded… Continue watching
Feb 18 Survivors of deadly school shooting lash out at Trump By Jason Dearen, Terry Spencer, Allen G. Breed, Associated Press Students who escaped the deadly school shooting in Florida focused their anger at President Trump, contending that his response to the attack has been needlessly divisive. Continue reading
Feb 18 Trump vents frustration over Russia probe, rails against FBI By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press While the nearby town of Parkland, Florida, continues to mourn a deadly school shooting that left 17 dead, Russia was clearly top of mind for the president. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 24:50 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode February 17, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Feb. 17, new details emerge about the Florida school shooting suspect as survivors demand change. And, the fallout after the indictment of 13 Russians accused of meddling in the 2016 U.S. elections. Also, a nonprofit… Continue watching