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Ulvade, Matthew McConaughey and the battle for stronger gun control

A country in mourning, desperate gun control negotiations and the tearful plea of a Hollywood star. Guns are at the front of the agenda, but will anything change this time and what does the divisive issue mean for Biden’s presidency? Oliver Wiseman reports

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Can the Jan. 6 hearings save America?

History will judge these hearings by the result: Will Trump and his minions finally face some kind of justice?

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Joe Biden makes surprise appearance on Jimmy Kimmel show to talk gun control in the US

Joe Biden made his first appearance on a late-night TV show since 2019 on Wednesday night, where presenter Jimmy Kimmel quizzed the 46th President of the United States on why he has not issued an executive order to help end mass shooting tragedies

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Matthew McConaughey isn’t the only celebrity speaking out after Uvalde

Actor Matthew McConaughey took to the stage in the White House briefing room Tuesday to implore politicians to enact stricter gun laws after 19 children and two teachers were killed in his hometown of Uvalde during a mass shooting at an elementary school on May 24.

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Matthew McConaughey tells Fox News ‘extreme’ politics blocking progress in US

Texas actor trying to rally Congress on gun control

The Independent UK

‘I don’t want it to happen again,’ Uvalde student says as gun laws debated

WASHINGTON — Miah Cerrillo gave lawmakers a horrifying firsthand account of the school massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde as she described covering herself in her friend’s blood to play dead while the shooter gunned down her classmates.

Tribune News Service

Uvalde student, other witnesses testify as Congress weighs changes to gun laws

WASHINGTON — Miah Cerrillo gave lawmakers a horrifying first-hand account of the school massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, as she described covering herself in her friend’s blood to play dead while the shooter gunned down her classmates.

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First Thing: Matthew McConaughey in emotional plea for gun control at White House

Actor and gun owner describes ‘window where real change can happen’ as he reflects on his home town of Uvalde. Plus, the Congolese student fighting for Russia

The Guardian - UK

Why Joe Biden can't just pass gun laws as Matthew McConaughey makes tearful plea

President Joe Biden will struggle to enact stricter gun laws in the US, despite a passionate speech at the White House by Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey following the brutal school shooting in Texas

Daily Mirror

Actor McConaughey Calls for Gun Legislation at White House

Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey made an appearance at the White House Tuesday to call on Congress to "reach a higher ground” and pass gun control legislation in honor of the children and teachers killed in last month’s shooting rampage at an elementary school in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas.…

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Matthew McConaughey calls for gun control in emotional speech

McConaughey, who was born in Uvalde, calls for ‘responsible’ gun ownership after mass shooting at town’s primary school.

Al Jazeera

Matthew McConaughey passionately pleads for gun control at White House

Actor and gun owner describes ‘window where real change can happen’ as he reflects on his hometown of Uvalde

The Guardian - US

Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey visits White House to plead for change

WASHINGTON — Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered an impassioned speech in the White House briefing room Tuesday, calling for stricter gun laws in the wake of the deadly school shooting last month in his hometown in Texas.

Los Angeles Times

The story of a Uvalde victim's green shoes captures the White House's attention

Maite Rodriguez, a lover of animals and the environment, dreamed of being a marine biologist. She was killed during the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

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The Independent UK

Maite Rodriguez: Uvalde victim identified by her green Converse who is inspiring Matthew McConaughey to act

Slain youngster wanted to be a marine biologist

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At White House, Uvalde’s Matthew McConaughey makes impassioned plea on guns

Daily Mirror

Matthew McConaughey urges gun reform in the US to honour Texas shooting victims

Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey has once again spoke out about the need for gun reform after 21 people - 19 of which were children - were killed in a shooting in his hometown in Texas

Salon

Grandstanding? McConaughey's gun speech

The actor proposes a four-point plan for gun safety in his recent op-ed for the Austin American-Statesman

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The Independent UK

Fox News host calls Matthew McConaughey ‘someone from Hollywood’ in response to emotive gun control speech

Oscar-winner passionately made his case for action over gun violence in America

Tribune News Service

At White House, Uvalde’s Matthew McConaughey makes impassioned plea on guns

WASHINGTON – In the spotlight of the White House briefing room, movie star Matthew McConaughey described in graphic detail the mutilation inflicted on 19 children and two teachers gunned down in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas.

Evening Standard

Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun control at White House after Uvalde shooting

Actor Matthew McConaughey took centre stage at the White House to call on Congress to “reach a higher ground” and pass gun control legislation in honour of those killed in last month’s shooting rampage at a school in his home town of Uvalde, Texas.

The Independent UK

Matthew McConaughey’s emotional White House briefing speech in full

Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered an emotional address at the White House where he shared details about the schoolaged victims of the Uvalde shooting massacre

Axios

Matthew McConaughey recounts emotional stories from Uvalde victims from White House podium

The Uvaldo native also advocated for gun control and "responsible gun ownership."

Wales Online

Matthew McConaughey shows dead schoolgirl's shoes at White House in emotive plea for gun control after Uvalde shooting

The actor's voice trembled as he delivered a highly charged speech detailing the shocking extent of injuries inflicted on child victims of the latest school shooting

The Independent UK

McConaughey calls for gun control action at White House

Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey offered an emotional call on Congress to “reach a higher ground” and pass gun control legislation

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