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The return of Wayne LaPierre: in 2nd NY trial, NRA's former 'king' fights for the right to resume some role at gun lobby
The National Rifle Association's former "king" is fighting NY AG Letitia James, who he says is bent…
Laura Italiano
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California tightens gun laws as governor signs off on allowing victims of violence to sue firearm manufacturers
In a law passed on Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom made it possible for victims of gun vi…
Jordan Hart
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Biden 'shocked' by the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park, says he won't 'give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence'
"Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an Americ…
John L. Dorman
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Chris Murphy texted 'Are you serious?' to Kyrsten Sinema after she expressed interest in Senate gun reform talks: NYT
Sinema has stymied some of President Joe Biden's biggest domestic agenda items, but was fully onboa…
John L. Dorman
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From school security to red flag laws, here's what's being proposed in the bipartisan gun safety package that some GOP lawmakers have vowed to vote against
Twenty senators are working on the package, which Biden said would be the "most significant gun saf…
Kelsey Vlamis
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Lauren Boebert rejects new gun-control laws, arguing that the US didn't ban planes after 9/11
At least 19 children and two teachers were killed when a gunman opened fire in Robb Elementary Scho…
Sinéad Baker
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Biden signs bipartisan gun reform bill into law, one of the most significant pieces of federal firearms legislation in decades
The bill includes millions of dollars for mental health services and school security, while also in…
John L. Dorman
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House Republicans urge vote against Senate gun reform compromise, citing NRA opposition
House Republican leadership is urging GOP lawmakers to vote against a gun safety measure that passe…
Charles R. Davis,Bryan Metzger
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Joe Biden might end up missing Mitch McConnell
McConnell relishes his depiction as a villain, but the Kentucky Republican has found ways to work w…
Brent D. Griffiths
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Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says bipartisan gun reform talks don't involve an assault weapons ban, expanded background checks
"I've never been part of negotiations as serious as these," Murphy said of the current bipartisan t…
John L. Dorman
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The chaotic history of how we elect presidential candidates
Because of how we pick presidential candidates using a primary system, Democrats are likely stuck w…
Brent D. Griffiths
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President Biden causes confusion after appearing to sign off a speech on gun control with 'God save the Queen, man'
The president gave a speech on Friday in Connecticut, discussing the necessity of increased gun saf…
Isobel van Hagen
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GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson gets ridiculed online after posting a pro-gun video with two AR-15s — one of which was aimed at his foot
"If you're thinking about taking our ARs, you can start here in Texas," Rep. Ronny Jackson said whi…
Pocharapon Neammanee
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Senator Chris Murphy on his decades long-fight for gun reform: 'We value white life in this country more than Black life'
Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, has been at the forefront of the bipartisan gun legislation.
Isabella Zavarise
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Tennessee Republicans expelled 2 Black Democratic legislators who protested with anti-gun activists in the House
On Thursday, US President Joe Biden chided the Tennessee Republicans leading the expulsion efforts,…
Madison Hall,Azmi Haroun
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GOP Sen. John Kennedy compares gun violence to drunk driving in hearing after Colorado shooting: 'The answer is not to get rid of all sober drivers'
Kennedy suggested that the issue of gun violence is overblown, after mass shootings have killed 18 …
Oma Seddiq
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Nashville officials vote to reinstate Justin Jones to the Tennessee House after he was expelled by Republicans over a gun control protest
Last week, the Republican-controlled House ousted Jones from his position over what they said was a…
John L. Dorman
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Biden has not 'reached out to Republicans' on gun legislation, GOP senator says
"Since day one, he has sided with the far left of his party and really not reached out to Republica…
Hannah Getahun
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Progressive prosecutor Larry Krasner is taking on gun violence and ‘dirty cops’ in Philadelphia
In an interview, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner defended his handling of the city's g…
Charles R. Davis
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Memphis-area commissioners vote to reinstate Justin Pearson to the Tennessee House after he was expelled by Republicans over a gun control protest
Pearson, along with state Rep. Justin Jones, had been expelled from the legislature for what Republ…