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North Carolina’s Sen. Thom Tillis works to change gun laws following mass shootings

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is one of four senators leading the charge on examining the country’s gun laws following two high-profile mass shootings last month that left 31 people dead.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

'Kind and loving' man dies from blood clot after spraining his ankle

Callum Jones' condition may have been spotted if he was given an in-person GP appointment instead of a telephone consultation, a coroner has said

Wales Online

‘Shoot cans and stuff’: GOP senators with gun control in their hands reveal whether they own or have shot an AR-15

The Independent contacted multiple Republican senators to ask whether they own or have shot an AR-15. Here’s what they told Eric Garcia

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Former Rep. Giffords tells Congress 'be bold' on gun reform

Eleven years after her own life was massively altered by gun violence, former congresswoman Gabby Giffords stood in front of the Washington monument and once again lobbied for stricter gun laws after yet another string of mass shootings in America

The Independent UK

Senate gun law negotiators working toward a deal by the end of the week

Negotiations have narrowed proposals to address school safety, standards for safe gun storage, federal support for mental health programs and incentives for states to create red flag laws.

WEKU

Son of Buffalo victim pushes Congress: 'What are you doing?'

The son of an 86-year-old woman killed in the racist Buffalo mass shooting is calling on Congress to act against domestic terrorism

The Independent UK

Schumer tells Democrats to "keep talking" to GOP about gun legislation

"We know we're not going to get everything we want," Schumer said.

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US Congress mulls action on gun control following mass shootings

Senators report progress in bipartisan talks on potential reforms, but Republican opposition may prove insurmountable.

Al Jazeera

Nearly half of Republicans think US has to live with mass shootings, poll finds

CBS and YouGov poll returned familiar results, including 62% support for a nationwide ban on semi-automatic rifles

The Guardian - US

After Uvalde massacre Cruz digs in on gun rights, Cornyn mulls modest changes

WASHINGTON – Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz both cast themselves as staunch Second Amendment supporters. Both enjoy A+ ratings from the NRA.

Tribune News Service

What’s next for Chris Murphy? - Roll Call

Connecticut Sen. Christopher S. Murphy focuses on what's possible in politics, a trait Democrats should be looking for, Stu Rothenberg writes.

Roll Call

Dems already "caved" in gun bill talks

"They gave up even before there was going to be a modicum of legislative fight or advocacy," ex-Senate aide says

Salon

Senators ‘confident’ US gun control deal is within reach

But there are concerns that efforts could still collapse as talks are expected to continue this week

The Independent UK

Assault weapons ban off the table as US Senate nears deal on 'meaningful change' in gun laws

Key negotiators say some "meaningful change" is possible in America's gun laws but discussion between Democrats and Republicans does not include a ban on the military-style assault weapons used in many mass shootings.

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As Congress claims it’s ‘getting serious’ on gun reform, America endures seven mass shootings in 48 hours

Bipartisan talks in Senate continue but promise only limited change

Tribune News Service

Senators say gun talks inching forward

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators continues to move forward on negotiating limited measures to help prevent mass shootings, though a deal is far from assured, senators involved in the talks from both parties said on Sunday.

The Guardian - US

‘Significant’ consequences if lawmakers fail to act on gun control, Democrat warns

Senator Chris Murphy says measures passed in Florida after Parkland shooting could attract Republican support

Salon

Gohmert blames gun violence on Democrats

“You don’t think we have hearts?” the Texas Republican ranted

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GOP's Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes

Less than 48 hours after a gunman stormed an elementary school and killed 19 children and two teachers in his home state of Texas, Sen. John Cornyn was tapped to lead gun policy negotiations in the Senate

Tribune News Service

Commentary: If Democrats show respect for the 2nd Amendment, Republicans will compromise on safety legislation

The main reason that Republicans on Capitol Hill and their supporters around the country refuse to pass legislation that would place major restrictions on the use of handguns and assault rifles is fear that imposing restrictions will ultimately lead to the confiscation of handguns and assault rifles.

Tribune News Service

Biden pleads for limits on assault weapons after killings

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called for a ban on sales of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, pleading with Congress to toughen gun laws following a spate of mass shootings.

Tribune News Service

House Judiciary Committee debates gun control bill amid recent deadly shootings

WASHINGTON — Voices cracked and emotions ran high as the House Judiciary Committee opened a meeting Thursday to vote on a bill with a swath of gun control proposals, the first push on broad legislation after a recent rash of mass shootings across the country.

Los Angeles Times

As mass shootings continue, Biden presses Congress to act on gun control

WASHINGTON — With the country reeling from three mass shootings in the last three weeks, President Joe Biden called on Congress to deliver “common-sense” reforms to curb gun violence during a rare prime-time address from the White House.

Los Angeles Times

As mass shootings continue, Congress grapples with gun control. Votes may come soon

WASHINGTON — A congressional committee held an emergency session Thursday to take up a package of gun violence prevention bills, likely setting up votes on the House floor next week.

Tribune News Service

Biden steps up push for action on guns with prime-time address

President Joe Biden will urge Congress to pass gun control legislation in a prime-time address from the White House on Thursday, as a bipartisan group of lawmakers negotiates a possible agreement following a string of high-profile shootings.

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