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Uvalde School Police Chief Placed on Administrative Leave Over Response to Mass Shooting
Pete Arredondo, the incident commander for Robb Elementary School when a gunman murdered 19 children and two adults late last…
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Senators Unveil Bipartisan Gun Bill With Hopes Of Passing It This Week
WASHINGTON ― A bipartisan group of senators unveiled legislation on Tuesday aiming to stem gun violence less than a month…
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House Republicans Suggest More Prayers Would Solve Mass Shooting Problem
According to House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), if everyone had just prayed more, 19…
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Democratic Senator Opposes New Restrictions On Semi-automatic Weapons
WASHINGTON ― Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) says he does not support new restrictions on semi-automatic rifles, such as the weapon…
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Texas Congressman Blames Mass Shootings On ‘Dang Smartphones’
Although guns are, by definition, a part of every single mass shooting, many Republican politicians twist themselves into knots trying…
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Fox Host Calls Uvalde Native Matthew McConaughey ‘Someone From Hollywood’
Fox News host Sandra Smith took an offhand swipe at Texan actor Matthew McConaughey Tuesday after his impassioned plea for…
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Banning Teenagers From Buying AR-15s Runs Into Wall Of GOP Resistance
WASHINGTON ― Bipartisan gun talks in the Senate have focused on fairly narrow measures: funding for mental health, enhanced background…
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Outraged Matthew McConaughey Begs For Commonsense Gun Laws At White House
A visibly shaken Matthew McConaughey addressed the American people from the White House podium Tuesday, pleading for the passage of…
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Republican Who Represented Uvalde, Texas Demands ‘More Than Thoughts And Prayers’
Will Hurd, a former U.S. congressman who represented Uvalde, Texas, wants “more than thoughts and prayers” in addressing the nation’s…
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Democrats Urge Republicans On Gun Legislation: ‘Put Up Or Shut Up’
Democratic lawmakers spoke at a rally with young anti-gun violence activists, urging their Republican colleagues in Congress to pass gun…
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