Senate gun negotiations come into greater focus
Lawmakers involved in the ongoing bipartisan negotiations seeking to produce some form of gun-related legislation said on Sunday that a deal could coalesce around funding for mental health services, school security and an expansion of background checks. Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), who are part of the bipartisan talks, indicated in separate interviews that the potential package could also include incentives for states to implement red-fla
Read MoreMurphy signals 'concepts' of gun bills could come this week
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a leading gun control advocate in the Senate involved in recent bipartisan talks on the issue, said on Sunday that he is “more confident than ever” that a gun deal could be reached after a string of recent mass shootings. A group of senators from both parties has been meeting about legislation to curb gun violence ever since a mass shooting killed 21 people at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, last month. The group, which includes nearly a dozen senators, has met at least four times. When asked by CNN “State of the Union” co-anchor Jak
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Read MoreTrump endorses McCarthy as 'strong and fearless' House GOP leader
Former President Trump endorsed House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Saturday, calling him "strong and fearless." In a post on social media site Truth Social, Trump said McCarthy is an "outstanding representative for the people of California." "In Congress, Kevin is a tireless advocate for the people of Bakersfield and the Central Valley. He is working incredibly hard to Stop Inflation, Deliver Water Solutions, and Hold Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi Accountable for their
Read MoreKansas City mayor advocates for tougher gun laws
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) on Sunday advocated for tougher gun laws to protect citizens in a host of public spaces in response to mass shootings that have plagued the U.S. in recent weeks. In addition to filing lawsuits against gun manufacturers, Lucas told CBS "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that mayors would like to "clamor for more authorities to be able to help prevent gun violence.” “We need stronger and tougher laws to protect our children,” Lucas said. “Protect our grocery stores, protect our police officers. If you back the blue, you back c
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