Aug 13 WATCH: Democrats press Trump, McConnell to address gun violence By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pressed President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday to approve House-passed legislation expanding background checks and to take other steps curbing guns, in an offensive fueled by public outrage over this month's… Continue reading
Aug 13 WATCH: Authorities piecing together motive in Dayton shooting investigation By Dan Sewell, John Seewer, Associated Press Authorities said Tuesday that a friend, Ethan Kollie, bought armor and a 100-round magazine for Betts, authorities said. But there was no evidence he knew what Betts planned, they said. Continue reading
Aug 12 WATCH: Federal officials announce Dayton shooting charges A friend of the Dayton gunman who killed nine people told federal agents he bought him body armor, a gun accessory and a 100-round magazine earlier this year, according to a court document unsealed Monday. Continue reading
Aug 10 Families mourn, bury those killed in Ohio, Texas shootings By Associated Press A man who died in the arms of his son in a mass shooting in Ohio was remembered Saturday as a loving family man who painted houses and loved to fish and cook. Continue reading
Aug 08 McConnell says he'll consider gun bills in the fall By Associated Press Republicans have resisted expanding federal background checks for gun purchases, but face enormous pressure to do something in the aftermath of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, over the weekend that killed 31 people. Continue reading
Aug 08 How states have moved to make gun laws while Congress is deadlocked By Laura Santhanam With no shortage of gun law ideas but an absence of national consensus and data, states have stepped up to pass their own. The PBS NewsHour looked into what policies have gained traction. Continue reading
Aug 07 McConnell, GOP senators slow to act on guns despite outcry By Lisa Mascaro, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is resisting pressure to bring senators back from recess to address gun violence, despite wrenching calls to "do something" in the aftermath of back-to-back mass shootings. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 3:57 Trump met with mixed reactions during visits to grief-stricken El Paso and Dayton President Trump traveled to Dayton and El Paso Wednesday in the wake of weekend mass shootings in the two cities. Protesters gathered in both stricken communities before he arrived, while other residents expressed appreciation for his presence. 2020 Democrats, meanwhile,… Continue watching
Aug 07 AP fact check: Trump twists facts on gun control and tariffs By Hope Yen, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Battling dual crises of gun violence and trade, President Donald Trump is twisting the facts in regards to gun control and exaggerating his case for tariffs against China. Here's a look at the president's claims. Continue reading
Aug 07 WATCH: Trump defends rhetoric as he visits Dayton, El Paso after shootings By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump defended his rhetoric Wednesday as he headed out to offer a message of healing and unity in El Paso and Dayton, where he was to be met by unusual hostility from people who fault his own incendiary… Continue reading