Feb 01 10 GOP state senators who staged long walkout can’t run for reelection, Oregon high court says By Claire Rush, Associated Press The 2023 walkout paralyzed the Legislature for weeks and only ended after Republicans forced concessions from Democrats on a sweeping bill related to expanding access to abortion and transgender health care and another measure regarding the manufacture and transfer of… Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 5:37 What you need to know about the new federal gun violence prevention office By Laura Barrón-López, Karina Cuevas President Joe Biden on Friday announced the creation of the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, which will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris and aimed at curbing the national epidemic of firearm violence. William Brangham talks to… Continue watching
Sep 22 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as government shutdown looms By News Desk and Colleen Long, Associated Press The White House is preparing Friday to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded. Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH: Biden and Harris announce new White House gun safety office By Colleen Long, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Friday he was determined to stop gun violence in the U.S. as he formally launched the first-ever federal office to be dedicated to uncovering solutions and supporting communities ravaged by shootings. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 8:39 Shooting sports are exploding in popularity among young people. Here’s why By Megan Thompson Every year, millions of Americans use guns recreationally, not only for hunting, but also for target sports like skeet and trapshooting. A growing number of young people are participating in shooting sports, a trend that is raising concerns for some. Continue watching
Aug 10 Major gun safety groups come together to endorse Biden for 2024 election By Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long, Associated Press The groups endorsing the president for reelection include: Brady Campaign, Team Enough, Community Justice Action Fund, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, and Giffords. Continue reading
Jun 15 Oregon Senate Republicans end 6-week walkout that blocked bills on abortion, trans health care By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press The boycott, which prevented the Senate from reaching a two-thirds quorum needed to pass bills, was prompted by a sweeping measure on abortion and gender-affirming care that Republicans said was too extreme. Continue reading
Apr 26 New Washington law bans sale of some semi-automatic rifles. It’s already facing a legal challenge By Lisa Baumann, Manuel Valdes, Associated Press Gov. Jay Inslee and state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, both Democrats, pushed for the Democratic-controlled Washington Legislature to pass the ban on many semi-automatic weapons this session after years of failed attempts. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 5:56 As Congress stalls on federal gun safety laws, some states push their own rules By John Yang, Kaisha Young This week, Michigan’s Senate passed a major gun safety package and sent it to the House, where it is expected to pass. The action was spurred by last month's shooting at Michigan State University that killed three students and wounded… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 7:39 A closer look at President Biden’s plan to combat the increase in crime across the country By Laura Barrón-López President Biden voiced new urgency in a speech touting the recently-enacted bipartisan gun safety law and promoting funding for police. He drew a stark contrast with some Republicans who have called to defund the FBI. Crime researcher John Roman and… Continue watching