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Aug 21

Trump softens talk on background checks for gun purchases

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

A gradual rhetorical softening by Trump has taken place in the more than two weeks since gunmen opened fire in El Paso, Texas, then in Dayton, Ohio, leaving more than 30 people dead.

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Jun 10

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Why the NRA is facing new scrutiny of its financial affairs

The NRA, a powerful voice in the U.S. political battle over guns, is facing scrutiny of its financial affairs. Amid reports of lavish personal spending by CEO Wayne LaPierre, a new investigation finds significant payments and favors granted to members…

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Apr 26

WATCH: Trump addresses a divided National Rifle Association

The president will speak at the annual NRA convention as the group grapples with infighting, bleeds money and faces a series of investigations into its operating practices.

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Apr 19

Poll: Gun control should be Congress’ top priority, half of Americans say

By Laura Santhanam

The debate over guns is back in the spotlight, as schools across the country plan walkouts this week to mark the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School mass shooting, and this poll shows that Americans are still divided on…

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Mar 28

Trump says Second Amendment ‘will never be repealed’

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Trump’s statements came a day after retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens wrote in an essay in The New York Times that repealing the amendment would make it easier for Congress to enact gun control legislation.

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Mar 27

How difficult would it be to repeal the Second Amendment?

By Ellis Kim

What would the process of repealing the Second Amendment actually look like?…

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Mar 27

Retired justice urges repeal of Second Amendment

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to allow for significant gun control legislation.

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Mar 24

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Youth voices take center stage at March for Our Lives

By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman

Students across the country flooded into the streets on Saturday to call for stricter gun control laws in the wake of the Parkland school shooting that killed 17 people in Florida last month. Among the tens of thousands who rallied…

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Jun 26

Supreme Court rejects gun rights challenge to California limits on concealed carry

By Associated Press

The justices on Monday left in place an appeals court ruling that upheld the San Diego sheriff's strict limits on issuing permits for concealed weapons.

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Jun 15

Attack on congressman first test for gun debate under Trump

By Steve Peoples and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

Wednesday's shooting at a congressional baseball practice marked the first high-profile test of Trump-era gun politics: Republican control of Congress and the White House has all but eliminated talk of tightening federal gun laws.

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