May 31 Analysis: How firearm manufacturers influence American gun culture, in 6 charts By Michael Siegel, The Conversation The United States is saturated with guns, and has become a lot more so over the past decade. Continue reading
May 31 WATCH: Biden discusses gun control with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden praised New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday for her success in curbing domestic extremism and guns as he tries to persuade a reluctant Congress to tighten gun laws in the aftermath of horrific mass shootings. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 6:00 Biden pledges push for new gun laws as funeral visitations begin in Uvalde Nearly a week has passed since the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers were murdered. The Justice Department said Sunday it will investigate law enforcement’s response to the massacre as questions and frustration mount. Tony… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 8:40 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the debate over guns after the massacre in Uvalde NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, Washington’s familiar debate over guns, and former President Trump’s… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 3:14 News Wrap: Biden pays his respects in Uvalde, Texas following school massacre In our news wrap Sunday, President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Texas to pay their respects and console a community in mourning, the Justice Department will conduct an independent review of law enforcement's response to the Uvalde… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 5:10 NRA’s annual convention comes to a close amid national debate on gun reforms Sunday was the final day of The National Rifle Association's annual conference in Houston, Texas. The gathering began on Friday just days after the massacre in Uvalde -- the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. NPR Investigative Correspondent Tim… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 5:39 Former NRA lobbyist discusses bridging America’s stark divide on gun reforms Gun policy continues to be a challenging issue to tackle, even though polling shows Americans of all stripes want something to be done about gun violence and mass shootings. One former gun lobbyist says bridging the divide has much to… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 4:10 Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on why he became a vocal gun control advocate Following the massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Golden State Warriors NBA coach Steve Kerr used a playoffs press conference this week to speak out about gun violence in America. Kelly Corrigan, host of PBS’ "Tell Me More,"… Continue watching
May 29 Governors divided on gun control, mirroring the nation’s partisan split By David A. Lieb, Associated Press As the U.S. mourns the victims of its latest mass shooting — 19 elementary school students and two teachers gunned down in Texas — Democratic governors are amplifying their calls for greater restrictions on guns. Many Republican governors are emphasizing… Continue reading
May 29 U.S. schools increase security following Uvalde mass shooting By Terry Tang, Associated Press For some families and educators it all has added to uneasiness in the wake of the deadliest school shooting since the 2012 attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Continue reading