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‘Time to lead by example.’ SC members of Congress pitch gun reform plans

Guns

‘Time to lead by example.’ SC members of Congress pitch gun reform plans

U.S. Senate Judiciary Chairman and South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham plans to offer a bipartisan “red flag” bill with the President’s support to help law enforcement prevent dangerous individuals form purchasing firearms.
McConnell suggests Senate could look at assault weapons ban, background checks

Guns

McConnell suggests Senate could look at assault weapons ban, background checks

‘We know where you live.’ Armed activist protests gun bill at Virginia lawmaker’s home

Guns

‘We know where you live.’ Armed activist protests gun bill at Virginia lawmaker’s home

February 19, 2020, 3:47 PM
GOP gun bill would crack down on illegal firearms sellers

Congress

GOP gun bill would crack down on illegal firearms sellers

Parkland families are furious with the FBI, so they’re backing a transparency plan for tips

Guns

Parkland families are furious with the FBI, so they’re backing a transparency plan for tips

Cruz plan keeps guns away from ‘felons and fugitives.’ Some experts say it’s not enough.

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Cruz plan keeps guns away from ‘felons and fugitives.’ Some experts say it’s not enough.

Shootings prompt effort to help schools pay for silent alarms, other safety measures

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Shootings prompt effort to help schools pay for silent alarms, other safety measures

Campaign Ad: Senator Cory Gardner targeted for not supporting gun background checks

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Campaign Ad: Senator Cory Gardner targeted for not supporting gun background checks

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Biden’s COVID relief bill widely popular among swing voters, Democratic poll finds

$1,400 stimulus checks set for House vote today. Here’s what to know

As the House moves to pass COVID-19 relief, McConnell keeps GOP senators opposed

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 22, 2021

February 25, 2021, 9:24 PM

Republicans regroup around attacks on Biden administration —including Kamala Harris

February 25, 2021, 2:11 PM
Giffords ad: “Dear Mr. McConnell”

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Giffords ad: “Dear Mr. McConnell”

House Democrats postpone their response to mass shootings due to Hurricane Dorian

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House Democrats postpone their response to mass shootings due to Hurricane Dorian

Fact check: Trump says mental illness is cause of the nation’s gun violence

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Fact check: Trump says mental illness is cause of the nation’s gun violence

Will McConnell act on guns? Campaign to pressure Senate leader hits airwaves

Guns

Will McConnell act on guns? Campaign to pressure Senate leader hits airwaves

Trump wants death penalty for mass shooters. An NC Democrat running for Senate agrees

Guns

Trump wants death penalty for mass shooters. An NC Democrat running for Senate agrees

Fact check: Were existing gun laws enough to prevent Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton shootings?

The West

Fact check: Were existing gun laws enough to prevent Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton shootings?

Pressure mounts on McConnell over gun safety bills after mass shootings in Texas, Ohio

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Pressure mounts on McConnell over gun safety bills after mass shootings in Texas, Ohio

Trump: Quick death penalty for mass shooters, no guns for those who pose ‘grave risk’

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Trump: Quick death penalty for mass shooters, no guns for those who pose ‘grave risk’

South Carolina taxpayers spend millions as a result of gun violence, new study says

Guns

South Carolina taxpayers spend millions as a result of gun violence, new study says

Kamala Harris says she’ll take executive action on assault weapons as president

Guns

Kamala Harris says she’ll take executive action on assault weapons as president

A ‘constitutional carry’ bill is dead in Texas after gun activist’s ‘intimidation’ at homes

Evening Newsletter

A ‘constitutional carry’ bill is dead in Texas after gun activist’s ‘intimidation’ at homes

Lindsey Graham’s political stock is soaring. Could his gun bill blow it?

Congress

Lindsey Graham’s political stock is soaring. Could his gun bill blow it?

Florida returns to its Second Amendment roots after launching a gun-control movement

National

Florida returns to its Second Amendment roots after launching a gun-control movement

With Parkland support, Swalwell ‘catapults’ gun safety into the race for president

Elections

With Parkland support, Swalwell ‘catapults’ gun safety into the race for president

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