Feb 28 Bill lengthening gun background checks passed by House By Associated Press Capping two days of action on gun control, the House has passed legislation to allow a review period of up to 10 days for background checks on firearms purchases. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 4:57 How the House passed the first major gun bill in a generation The House has passed its first major gun control legislation in decades, as the Democratic majority sends two bills related to background checks for gun buyers on to the Senate. A Republican majority there is unlikely to approve either measure,… Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch 4:45 News Wrap: Violence continues between India and Pakistan over Kashmir In our news wrap Wednesday, Pakistan said it shot down two Indian warplanes and captured one pilot amid escalating tensions over Kashmir; India said it lost a single plane and pilot. Pakistan’s prime minister called for “dialogue” between the two… Continue watching
Feb 27 Gun control legislation pass House, but faces dim prospects in Senate By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Democrats called the 240-190 vote a major step to end the gun lobby's grip on Washington. Continue reading
Feb 12 Parkland anniversary highlights how Democrats have shifted on guns By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press In the final weeks before the 2008 election, Barack Obama's campaign sent mailers to Florida voters reassuring them that he supported the Second Amendment. In the opening days of the 2020 Democratic primary, it's hard to imagine any candidate feeling… Continue reading
Feb 06 House Democrats explore how to reduce gun violence By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Democrats have promised action on a range of measures to address gun violence, including expanded background checks for sales and transfers of firearms. Continue reading
Jan 22 Supreme Court to take up first gun rights case in 9 years By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to New York City's prohibition on carrying a licensed, locked and unloaded handgun outside the city limits. Continue reading
Jan 17 Illinois governor signs bill allowing state regulation of firearms dealers By John O'Connor, Associated Press Firearms dealers in Illinois must now show they are licensed with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and purchase a five-year state permit. Continue reading
Dec 26 These surprising health stories shaped 2018 By Laura Santhanam Gun violence, prolonged mental trauma for children and the ongoing opioid crisis were just a few of the major health stories that captured national attention this year. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 12:11 Do the recommendations from the school safety commission go far enough? Citing a "holistic" approach to school safety, a federal commission led by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has released proposals on student mental health, cyber bullying and discipline. For different perspectives on the report, Amna Nawaz talks to Catherine Lhamon, former… Continue watching