Lawmakers and community leaders gathered Monday morning at Monterey Park City Hall to support legislation they hope will reduce guns on the streets, months after 11 people were killed in a mass shooting on Lunar New Year’s Eve. The lawmakers and gun-control supporters called for adoption of three measures — AB 732, AB 733 and
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Last Monday, your NRA testified against over a dozen dangerous gun control bills at a lengthy House Judiciary Committee hearing that stretched well into the evening. The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing was scheduled to take place last Tuesday, however, due to the passing of a state Senator and a resolution being heard to honor her, that hearing was rescheduled for
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday met with three Tennessee state Democratic lawmakers, two of whom were expelled by the Republican-controlled state House after they protested for gun safety measures following a mass school shooting. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Tennessee state Reps. Justin Jones of Nashville, Justin Pearson of Memphis
On Monday, President Joe Biden hosted three Tennessee lawmakers who joined a protest calling for gun control legislation on the floor of the statehouse earlier this month and were punished with votes to expel them from office by the Republican supermajority in Nashville. “What the Republican legislature did was shocking, it was undemocratic and it
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – The Tennessee lawmakers expelled for protesting on their state house floor met the president Monday. President Biden welcomed the so-called “Tennessee Three” to the oval office to discuss their efforts to bring more gun control to their state. The conversation took place as all four Democrats struggle with political realities not
With President Joe Biden widely expected to announce his re-election bid this week, the 2024 United States presidential race is heating up. His predecessor, former President Donald Trump, formally launched his campaign in November, setting the stage for a potential rematch of the 2020 elections that Biden won over his Republican rival. With the sitting
This is the case I wrote about in March, and again last week, when I noted the amicus briefs from state attorneys general, from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, and from two financial and business law scholars. I also noted last week that the New York state government defendants didn’t file a response
Opinion editor’s note: Editorials represent the opinions of the Star Tribune Editorial Board, which operates independently from the newsroom. ••• Minnesota is closer than it’s ever been to having expanded background checks and a “red flag” law that could curb gun use in domestic violence incidents and other situations. But close isn’t good enough. Negotiations
Tomorrow, the House will be taking up Senate file 2909 with the language of House File 2890, or a “kitchen-sink” gun control bill. This bill includes universal background checks and “red flag” gun confiscations, which we strongly oppose. It is crucial that NRA members and Second Amendment supporters take action and urge House members to
In the wake of virtually any school shooting, watch how quickly the woke faction starts talking about how we need to trample the Second Amendment. Sometimes, in fairness, it takes a little bit longer — in particular if there’s any kind of angle involving bigotry that can be pushed first. But, if that’s not the
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The Republican Party’s obsession with prioritizing the right to unlimited access to guns over American lives came into greater focus earlier this month when it was revealed that in multiple states, GOP lawmakers have effectively made it illegal to destroy guns used in murders and mass shootings. For months, the nation’s eyes have been bombarded
Time is quickly running out for the Judiciary Committees to take up H. 3594 and S. 109, the constitutional carry bills. H 3594 has been with Senate Judiciary for nearly two months, and despite bipartisan support and the support of Governor McMaster, the Judiciary has yet to act. The South Carolina legislature is scheduled to adjourn sine die on May
Letters to the editor | Cincinnati Enquirer I would like to thank the Enquirer for taking the time to review all 123 pages of Fire Chief Michael Washington’s personnel file (“Fire chief’s file shows no record of problems,” April 5). We are left to wonder if Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long took the time to
Gun idolatry is killing our kids. Gun violence is the leading cause of death among Alabama children. That’s a fact. For Alabama. For the country. Related: America’s gun culture is a hole in mama’s heart – al.com Related: Gun violence is now the leading cause of death among Alabama children – al.com Related: Nashville school
Steve Cichon “The debate over gun control is one of the most urgent and vital in America.” You might agree with that sentiment right now – but that’s the lead sentence in a story in The Buffalo Evening News in 1972. It’s shocking to read a story about an issue that consumes so much American
Today is Thursday, May 4, the 124th day of 2023. There are 241 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others. On this date: In 1776, Rhode Island declared its
Topline Donald Trump compared himself to another former president, Richard Nixon, in an interview on Sunday on Fox News, but said that unlike his predecessor he has enjoyed strong support from leaders within his own party during his two impeachment proceedings and his ongoing legal challenges. Key Facts Speaking to Fox News’ Mark Levin, Trump