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Jul 02

California governor signs stringent gun bills, vetoes others

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Gov. Jerry Brown signed six stringent gun-control measures Friday that will require people to turn in high-capacity magazines and mandate background checks for ammunition sales.

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Jun 30

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News Wrap: Taliban bombing targets police trainees

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In our news wrap Thursday, Taliban attackers killed 37 people and wounded 40 in a double suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The first bomber attacked buses carrying police trainees, followed by a second bomber who blew himself up when people rushed…

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Jun 30

Paul Ryan, House schedule vote on gun restrictions for suspected terrorists

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

House will vote next week on barring guns for suspected terrorists, according to U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan.

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Jun 27

Court upholds federal gun ban against domestic violence offenders

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the broad reach of a federal law that bars people with misdemeanor domestic violence convictions from owning guns.

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Jun 26

SCOTUS to rule Monday on Texas abortion case

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

It’s expected to be the justices’ final meeting before they disperse on their summer breaks.

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Jun 24

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Shields and Brooks on voter disenchantment across the globe

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Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including what Brexit might suggest about the upcoming presidential election, how frustrations with low-paying jobs and expensive education are influencing…

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Jun 24

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News Wrap: House group proposes gun control bill; severe flooding in West Virginia

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In our news wrap Friday, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers unveiled a new gun control bill identical to the Senate bill put forward by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Tuesday; both bills would prevent people on the no-fly list…

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Jun 24

After Orlando shooting, gun-rights’ grip on Congress slightly weakens

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

How has the Orlando shooting slaughter affected the politics of gun control in Congress? A bipartisan House measure barring firearms sales to some suspected terrorists nicely captures the mix of new and familiar forces in play.

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Jun 23

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An inside look at congressional Democrats’ sit-in to urge gun vote

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Democratic representatives took to the floor of Congress Wednesday for an all-night sit-in, demanding a vote to prohibit people on the “no fly” list from purchasing firearms. Political director Lisa Desjardins reports on the protest, and Judy Woodruff talks to…

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Jun 22

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News Wrap: House Democrats hold sit-in to demand gun vote; DOJ alleges Medicare fraud

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In our news wrap Wednesday, after Republican lawmakers rejected four gun control proposals on Monday, nearly 100 Congressional Democrats staged a sit-in, refusing to leave until they secured a vote on gun legislation. Also, the Department of Justice announced it…

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