The president looks to be repeating a familiar loop in the wake of another mass shooting. After a pair of massacres killed 31 people in El Paso and Dayton, the president said he was looking to make change. Now, just over two weeks later and after a reported visit from NRA chief Wayne LaPierre, the president's tone has notably shifted.
President Trump Pivots On Gun Reform — Again
After saying he would look into background checks, the president seems to be turning his attention to mental health instead.
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Posted: 5:20 p.m. EDT Aug 20, 2019
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Columbine 25 years later: Parents still fighting for gun reform
Any serious debate about additional gun reform at the national level is not expected to happen until after the November election — at the earliest.
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Colorado House passes bill banning semiautomatic firearms
Colorado's Democratic governor has expressed skepticism about the bill as it heads to the state Senate, where it is expected to face challenges.
Survey: 1 in 4 teachers experienced gun-related lockdown recently
Just 7% of teachers polled said they had no worries about a shooting at their school, as school shootings are at a record high in the U.S.
Senate passes surveillance program renewal despite privacy concerns
U.S. officials have said the surveillance tool is crucial in disrupting terror attacks, cyber intrusions, and foreign espionage.
Amsterdam to halt hotel construction in bid to control tourism
Dutch authorities said they want to control a city that is overrun with tourism, in their eyes. The effort would also control annual hotel stays.
Messi the dog is retiring from the TSA after work screening travelers
The 8-year-old Labrador Retriever worked at Reagan National Airport, and was the TSA's canine calendar dog of the month in February.