Biden says he will sign Senate's bipartisan gun proposal
President Biden said on Sunday that he plans to sign gun safety reforms proposed by a bipartisan group of senators earlier in the day, adding that he hopes legislation comes to his desk soon. “I want to thank Senator Chris Murphy and the members of his bipartisan group—especially Senators Cornyn, Sinema, and Tillis—for their tireless work to produce this proposal,” Biden said in a statement, calling the proposed legislation the “most significant gun safety legislation to
Read MoreRepublican lawmaker slams Trump for Jan. 6: 'You gotta speak up and take charge, and he did not'
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) slammed former President Trump on Sunday, saying he failed to stop the rioting on Jan. 6, 2021, and end the violence at the U.S. Capitol. "The president had the opportunity for over three hours to speak up, and I think it was negligence. He should have done better," Bacon, a former wing commander in the Air Force, told host Chuck Todd on NBC's "Meet the Press." "The American people are going to have to judge this for themselves, whether it's charging someone for a crime or not," he added. "But we have to judge it from a political standpoint, and
Read MorePakistan cannot afford a showdown with the West
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan continues to protest his loss of power, calling for a revolution against what he describes as Pakistan’s subservience to American interests. Some of the protests have resulted in violence. Pakistani authorities are hopeful that they will hold back Khan’s agitation, which is su
Read MoreSenators announce bipartisan agreement on gun proposals
A bipartisan group of 20 senators announced a framework deal on Sunday to address gun violence following a string of high-profile mass shootings that have reignited a debate over gun control. The framework includes funding for school safety measures and mental health, a requirement to review juvenile records for firearm buyers under 21 years old and incentives for states to implement "red flag" laws. The deal was announced by some of the lawmakers who have been negotiating and in talks about what gun-related measures could pass in the chamber. “Today, we are an
Read MoreJan. 6 panel member says upcoming hearings will focus on Trump's 'dereliction of duty'
Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.) on Sunday said the upcoming hearings from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 rioting will focus on former President Trump's "dereliction of duty" and his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Luria, a member of the panel, told NBC's "Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Todd the House panel will show in detailed evidence throughout the hearings a comprehensive picture of how Trump attempted to pressure local, state and the federal government to overturn the election, which he continues to claim without evidence was stolen.
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