House Sends Bipartisan Gun-Control Bill to Biden’s Desk
The bill passed 234 -193, with 14 Republicans voting in favor.
Biden Urges Congress to Codify Roe: Women’s Lives ‘Now at Risk’
‘This fall, Roe is on the ballot,’ Biden said.
‘The Hell with the Supreme Court’: Democrats Lash Out after Historic Ruling Overturning Roe
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called Friday ‘one of the darkest days our country has ever seen.’
Blue States Scramble to Rewrite Gun Laws after Historic Supreme Court Ruling
California, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island all have laws similar to the New York law that was struck down.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Legislation
The bill requires increased background checks for gun buyers under age 21 and provides funding for states to implement ‘red flag’ laws.
EU Leaders Agree to Advance Membership Bids for Ukraine, Moldova
Countries must meet certain conditions before being allowed to join, and Ukraine will have to root out corruption and adopt other political reforms.
Uvalde Superintendent Places School Police Chief on Leave
Superintendent Hal Harrell said there was still a “lack of clarity” regarding results of the investigations into the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Kavanaugh Attempted Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
He was arrested near the justice’s home carrying a gun and knife.
Biden’s Pleas for Federal and State Gas-Tax Holidays Met by Skeptical Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and congressional Republicans have been critical of the idea.
Bipartisan Gun Bill Clears Initial Senate Hurdle
Negotiations over the legislation were spearheaded by Senators Chris Murphy, Kyrsten Sinema, John Cornyn, and Thom Tillis.