March For Our Lives co-founder: Senate gun reform package should be beginning of Congress's work
David Hogg, a March For Our Lives co-founder and survivor of a mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla., is applauding a bipartisan group of senators for their framework on a gun reform package, saying it should not be the end of Congress's work on the issue. “We’ve said this time is different, and it’s clear it is,” the 22-year-old said in a statement just after the senators announced the framework on Sunday. “Thousands of Americans this weekend, including Democ
Read MoreMcConnell touts support of 'bipartisan product' after Senate gun proposal announced
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sunday applauded a group of 20 senators who announced earlier in the day that they had reached a framework deal on potential gun legislation. McConnell deputized Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) to negotiate with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and other Democrats on gun-related measures following a string of high-profile mass shootings, including a massacre at an elementary school in Cornyn’s home state. Cornyn and Murphy were part of the group of 20 senators who
Read MoreBiden chooses ‘lesser of two evils’ in navigating tough foreign policy
President Biden has pledged to have a foreign policy that advances the interests of the middle class. An example of this commitment is the administration’s support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s brutal invasion — a reflection of long-held American values. While Russian President Vladimir Putin was underestimating Biden’s ability to pull NATO and other allies together against Russia, Biden was busy workin
Read MoreKinzinger says Trump knew he lost the 2020 election
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Read MoreWith gravitas and grace, Liz Cheney ‘anchored’ Jan. 6 Committee hearing
Quick suggestion for any television organization looking for a new nightly news anchor: Hire Liz Cheney. Like the opening episode of many highly anticipated TV programs, the first primetime installment this past week of the House Select Committee’s January 6 hearings was a bit of a jumble. There was a lot of exposition to set up the season-long story arc, and viewers were introduced to a crowded cast of characters — with plenty of hints of more plot twists and guest appearances yet to come.
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