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Cruz hits back at Dem senator over school safety spat: 'Blind partisanship above the safety of our students'

Sen. Ted Cruz responded to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy's comments that he would not negotiate on gun safety legislation

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The Investing Club's top 5 things to watch in the market Friday: Stocks lower, China Covid cases, Dogs of the Dow

Stock futures are pointing lower on the final trading day of the year after rallying Thursday on the back of tech gains.

cnbc.com

Electoral Count Act set to deliver another blow to Trump

The House isn’t the only congressional chamber taking steps this week to counteract former President Trump, as legislation to overhaul how Congress counts electoral votes is one step closer to becoming law. Less than a day after a House panel investigating Jan. 6, 2021, issued four criminal referrals for the former president, the Senate unveiled…

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Sandy Hook parents still fight for change 10 years after school shooting

Wednesday marks 10 years since a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, killed 26 people, including 20 children.

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A decade after Sandy Hook, grief remains but hope grows

Ten years after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, victims' families and survivors say grief and trauma remain but hope continues to grow.

Sen. Chris Murphy pops Biden’s hopes for assault weapons ban, says the votes aren’t there

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., popped President Biden's hopes for an assault weapons ban on Sunday, stating that there are "probably not" enough votes in the Senate.

foxnews.com

Dems pressed on Biden's call for assault weapons ban during lame duck session: Filibuster causing 'problems'

Democratic members of Congress were pressed on Thursday on President Biden's call for an assault weapons ban on Sunday during appearances on CNN, CBS and MSNBC.

foxnews.com

President Biden Renews Push For Assault Weapons Ban

Over half of voters say they want to see nationwide gun policy made stricter, according to an Associated Press survey.

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Democrats press for assault weapons ban, other gun laws after new mass shootings

“The idea we still allow semi-automatic weapons to be purchased is sick. Just sick,” President Biden said after recent mass shootings at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs and a Walmart in Chesapeake, Va.

washingtonpost.com

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy questions law enforcement funding for 'Second Amendment sanctuaries'

Sen. Chris Murphy said Sunday that the Senate needs to consider withholding funding from law enforcement in counties that refuse to implement the nation's gun laws.

foxnews.com

Emboldened Biden, Dems pushing semi-automatic weapons ban

When President Joe Biden speaks about the “scourge” of gun violence, his go-to answer is to zero in on semi-automatic weapons.

Emboldened Biden, Dems push ban on so-called assault weapons

When President Joe Biden speaks about the “scourge” of gun violence, his go-to answer is to zero in on so-called assault weapons. America has heard it hundreds of times, including this week after shootings in Colorado and Virginia: The president wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns that have the capacity to kill many people very quickly. “I’m going to try to get rid of assault weapons.”

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‘We aren’t numb; we’re traumatized’: Another mass killing rocks U.S.

America is enduring a stretch of gun violence that spiked at the start of the pandemic and has yet to subside.

washingtonpost.com

Senate won for Democrats, 'It's the year of Chuck Schumer'

The midterm elections were a vindication for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who has racked up a series of unexpected legislative victories this year as he has navigated Democrats’ slim 50-50 majority.

Elon Musk: 'I recommend voting for a Republican Congress'

Billionaire Twitter CEO Elon Musk endorsed Republicans in the midterm cycle on Monday, encouraging independent voters to cast their ballots to make a Republican Congress.

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Elon Musk's Twitter Deal Is Raising National Security Concerns

Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter has drawn the attention of the U.S. government because of potential national security risks.

newsy.com

U.S. Democrats want tougher response on Saudi Arabia

The fallout of the OPEC Plus decision to cut oil production still smolders in Washington, where many interpreted it as an act to humiliate President Biden.

washingtonpost.com

Biden Faces Backlash Over 'Nuclear Armageddon' Comment

The White House is trying to tamp down the wave of criticism since President Biden made comments on a potential nuclear attack by Russia.

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Time for U.S. to reevaluate Saudi relationship, Sen. Chris Murphy says ahead of OPEC output cut

OPEC+'s plans to cut oil production is a "mistake" and there needs to be a re-evaluation of the alliance between the Saudis and the U.S. said a U.S. Senator.

cnbc.com

This stock market comeback is unprecedented by one measure

The S&P 500 is on track to hit a winning streak not seen in at least two decades.

cnbc.com

Europe made a mistake with Russia's energy and now it needs to spend, Sen. Chris Murphy says

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy on Tuesday criticized Europe's overreliance on Russian energy and urged the region to start investing in alternate energy sources.

cnbc.com

Cruz confronted on airplane over school safety; Texas senator replies, 'You're a partisan'

Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz was heckled on a flight over gun control and school safety policies, prompting the senator to call the heckler "a partisan."

foxnews.com

Cruz clashes with Murphy on school safety, says if Dem 'just shut his mouth' both their bills would be law

Senators Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Chris Murphy, D-Conn., clashed on the Senate floor after the Connecticut Democrat blocked bringing Cruz's school safety bill up for a vote.

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Cruz clashes with Murphy on school safety, says if Dem 'just shut his mouth' both their bills would be law

Senators Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Chris Murphy, D-Conn., clashed on the Senate floor after the Connecticut Democrat blocked bringing Cruz's school safety bill up for a vote.

foxnews.com

GOP gives thumbs down to Biden's $47B emergency request

President Joe Biden’s request for $47 billion in emergency funding is getting a thumbs down from Republicans in Congress.

In new gun law, a quiet breakthrough for victims of abuse

Victims of abuse and their families saw a quiet breakthrough this summer when a new bipartisan gun safety law made it more difficult for intimate partners convicted of domestic abuse to obtain firearms.

What to watch on Monday: ‘Team Zenko Go’ returns to Netflix

Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 I Season 4 of "sMothered" airs on TLC.

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Graham warned to follow decorum rule after he attacks Democratic colleague

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) received a warning early Sunday morning to follow the Senate’s decorum rules after he accused Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) of being “deceitful” and “dishonest” and vowed “we’re going to call you out.” “This gives phony and cynical a bad name,” Graham exclaimed when Hassan introduced her amendment. Graham’s outburst at Hassan…

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Biden steps out of the room and finds legacy-defining wins

Over five decades in Washington, Joe Biden knew that the way to influence was to be in the room where it happens.

The Kansas Abortion Referendum Has a Message for Democrats

The Party has an opportunity to seize the mantle as the defender of long-established individual rights.

newyorker.com

Biden no longer shy in singling out Trump, the 'former guy'

One month into his presidency, Joe Biden made clear his distaste for even naming the man he'd ousted from the Oval Office.

Sorrow in Choco Taco town after summer treat is discontinued

It's the news that sent Twitter into a meltdown Tuesday: Klondike is discontinuing sales of its Choco Taco.

Biden signs gun safety bill into law

The president's signing comes just over a month after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killed 19 children and two adults.

npr.org

What the Supreme Court’s Gun Ruling Means for New York

On Thursday, a conservative majority struck down a hundred-and-eleven-year-old gun law restricting the ability to carry handguns outside of the home.

newyorker.com

Congress Sends Landmark Gun Violence Compromise To President Biden

The bill passed the House on a mostly party-line 234-193 vote.

newsy.com

House approves gun bill, which heads to Biden for his signature

The measure is the biggest breakthrough in gun violence legislation in 30 years, despite is modest nature

washingtonpost.com

Congress sends landmark gun violence compromise to Biden

The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.

Senate passes gun control bill and sends it to the House

The first major gun legislation in nearly three decades would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures.

npr.org

Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next

The Senate has approved a bipartisan gun violence bill.

Ghastly shootings, political forces align to prompt gun deal

Last month's mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, have produced a groundswell for change in Congress.

Senators Reach Bipartisan Compromise On Gun Violence Bill

The bill would toughen background checks for the youngest firearms buyers, require more background checks and beef up penalties on gun traffickers.

newsy.com

Senators Reach Bipartisan Compromise On Gun Violence Bill

The bill would toughen background checks for the youngest firearms buyers, require more background checks and beef up penalties on gun traffickers.

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Senators Reach Bipartisan Compromise On Gun Violence Bill

The bill would toughen background checks for the youngest firearms buyers, require more background checks and beef up penalties on gun traffickers.

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Senators reach final bipartisan agreement on a gun safety bill

The bill would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures. It's expected to have enough support to pass the Senate.

npr.org

Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill

Senate bargainers have reached agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill.

GOP, Dem Senate bargainers divided over gun deal details

Democratic and Republican senators are at odds over how to keep firearms from dangerous people.

Gun talks will continue after Senate negotiators miss Thursday deadline

Negotiators left Washington on Thursday without coming to an agreement on key details underpinning a bipartisan deal on potential new federal gun laws. The impasse threatens to upend a handshake deal reached earlier this week.

washingtonpost.com

McConnell says he’ll likely back gun deal as Senate rushes toward vote

His backing provided further evidence that the current round of gun-law negotiation might have sufficient GOP support to overcome a filibuster.

washingtonpost.com

McConnell announces support for bipartisan gun reform framework

The Senate Republican leader said he will support the legislation if it reflects the framework crafted by a bipartisan group of senators.

cbsnews.com

How Bipartisan Gun-Control Talks Actually Succeeded

Even skeptics were surprised by the scope of the compromise.

theatlantic.com

At Last, a Bipartisan Effort on Gun Safety

After years of stasis, even modest progress in Congress is welcome.

washingtonpost.com

Bipartisan Group Of Senators Reach Agreement Amid Calls For Gun Reform

20 senators, including 10 Republicans, are calling for passage.

newsy.com

Bipartisan Group Of Senators Reach Agreement Amid Calls For Gun Reform

20 senators, including 10 Republicans, are calling for passage.

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Some in GOP question red-flag laws as Senate tries to clinch gun deal

Conservatives on Capitol Hill are voicing some sharper objections to the measures.

washingtonpost.com

Sen. Chris Murphy says raising the age to buy AR-15 style rifles is off the table in gun-control talks

Instead of raising the age, Murphy said there'll be "some provision that recognizes these 18 to 21-year-olds tend to be the mass shooters."

news.yahoo.com

Ben & Jerry's pushes for gun control after mass shootings

Ice cream maker calls on corporate America to stop bankrolling "elected officials who do the gun lobby's bidding."

cbsnews.com

Former Rep. Giffords tells Congress 'be bold' on gun reform

Eleven years after her own life was massively altered by gun violence, former congresswoman Gabby Giffords stood in front of the Washington monument and once again lobbied for stricter gun laws after yet another string of mass shootings in America.

Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun control legislation from White House briefing room

He and his wife visited Uvalde families after the shooting and showed mementos of the victims, as he told their stories to the White House press corps.

cbsnews.com

Senate gun law negotiators working toward a deal by the end of the week

Negotiations have narrowed proposals to address school safety, standards for safe gun storage, federal support for mental health programs and incentives for states to create red flag laws.

npr.org

Senators reaching critical point on gun legislation talks

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said he's hoping for a framework by the end of the week.

cbsnews.com

Senators reaching critical point on gun legislation talks

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said he's hoping for a framework by the end of the week.

cbsnews.com

Son of Buffalo victim pushes Congress: 'What are you doing?'

The son of an 86-year-old woman killed in the racist Buffalo mass shooting is calling on Congress to act against domestic terrorism.

Cornyn says he's "optimistic" there are "60 plus" votes for gun legislation

That would be enough to overcome any filibuster and send a bill to the floor. The Texas Republican is in a bipartisan group of senators negotiating a gun reform package.

cbsnews.com

Senators say gun deal is within reach, but without Biden’s wish list

A small bipartisan group of senators continues to work toward a deal that could include some new gun restrictions, but not the assault weapons ban or other measures President Biden called for in a national address.

washingtonpost.com

Toomey says expanding gun background checks "on the table" as Senate talks continue

Toomey, along with Sen. Joe Manchin, put forth legislation nearly a decade ago that would expand background checks.

cbsnews.com

GOP's Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes

Less than 48 hours after a gunman stormed an elementary school and killed 19 children and two teachers in his home state of Texas, Sen. John Cornyn was tapped to lead gun policy negotiations in the Senate.

Energy secretary: US offshore wind jobs should be union jobs

The U.S. energy secretary and Danish wind developer Orsted say they want American union workers to build offshore wind farms to dot the U.S. coastlines — the building trades workers who could otherwise be left out of a transition to renewable resources.

Senators talk expanded gun background checks, red flag laws

A bipartisan group of senators is considering how Congress should respond to the horrific shooting of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas.

Senate GOP blocks domestic terrorism bill, gun policy debate

A bipartisan group of senators is trying to find a compromise on gun legislation.

A decade of congressional inaction on gun control

Democrats in Congress are trying, again, to pass legislation to expand background checks for gun buyers in the wake of the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

Negotiator tells Congress US still trying for Iran nuke deal

The United States’ top negotiator for Iran nuclear talks has made the case to lawmakers for sticking with Iran nuclear talks.

Will Congress act on guns after Sandy Hook, Buffalo, Uvalde?

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has quickly set in motion a pair of firearms background check bills in response to the school massacre in Texas.

After Texas shooting, Conn. senator begs for gun compromise

Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy came to Congress representing Sandy Hook.

Blocked Senate bill would make Roe v. Wade law, expand it

Abortion legislation that was rejected in a Senate test vote Wednesday would enshrine into federal law the landmark 1973 Roe v.

Gun safety activists decry inaction as US shootings surge

Democrats have spent years pledging to address the gun violence that plagues communities across the U.S. But a surge of mass shootings over the weekend served as a reminder of how little has been accomplished.

Congress hears sirens wail as Ukraine legislators visit

As members of the Ukrainian parliament visited Capitol Hill, pleading for wartime aid, an air raid siren suddenly blared.

Harris lands in Poland amid turbulence over jets for Ukraine

Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Warsaw to thank Poland for taking in Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion is taking an unexpected turn.

Key Dem senator presses Biden for 'more urgency' on guns

A leading Democratic senator is calling out President Joe Biden to show “more urgency” to address gun violence by executive action, as the prospects of legislation on Capitol Hill to pass gun control reforms remain slim.

Hill Dems, GOP show signs of backing $6.4B for Ukraine aid

Congressional Democrats and Republicans are showing signs of support for providing $6.4 billion or more in aid to Ukraine and its European neighbors.

Senators eye resolution backing Ukraine amid Russia tension

The U.S. Senate is considering a resolution in support of Ukraine’s independence while stopping short of legislation to impose sanctions on Russia.

Senators issue bipartisan support for Ukraine, warn Russia

U.S. Senate leaders from both parties have issued a joint statement signaling solidarity with an independent Ukraine.

US halts Egypt military aid over rights after huge arms sale

The Biden administration says it has cancelled $130 million in military aid to Egypt over human rights concerns just three days after greenlighting a massive $2.5 billion arms sale to the country.

Senators say they were denied full access to federal prison

Two U.S. senators say they were denied access to parts of a federal prison in Connecticut while trying to examine conditions there.

US approves major arms sale to Egypt despite rights concerns

The Biden administration has approved a massive $2.5 billion arms sale to Egypt despite ongoing concerns over human rights.

US, allies pledge unity on Russia; to do what isn't as clear

President Joe Biden has rallied European allies to pledge as one that they will take tough measures against Russia if it rolls troops into Ukraine.

Democrats defeat GOP sanctions on Russian gas pipeline

Senate Democrats have defeated a bill by Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz that would have slammed sanctions on a Russian natural-gas pipeline to Germany.

Time is no ally as Dems strain to finish Biden's $2T bill

Democrats are hoping that Congress is nearing the finish line in its seven-month trek on President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion social and environment package.

Congress foresees short-term debt fix amid perilous standoff

Republican and Democratic senators have edged back from a perilous standoff over lifting the nation’s borrowing cap.

Senate dodges US debt disaster, voting to extend borrowing

The Senate has dodged a U.S. debt disaster by approving legislation to lift the federal limit on new borrowing by nearly a half-trillion dollars.

US military aid to Egypt released despite rights concerns

The Biden administration is releasing nearly $200 million in military aid to Egypt but will hold back millions more over human rights concerns.

Biden team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan

U.S. officials say the evacuation of the American Embassy in Kabul has been completed and the U.S. flag lowered at the facility in Afghanistan's capital.

Biden says he stands 'squarely behind' Afghanistan decision

President Joe Biden says he stands “squarely behind” his decision for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan.

Concerns over US terror threats rising as Taliban hold grows

America’s top general says the United States could now face a rise in terrorist threats from a Taliban-run Afghanistan.

Lawmakers debate repealing Saddam-era war measures on Iraq

The Biden administration is encouraging Senate lawmakers to finally repeal an Iraq war authorization crafted when Saddam Hussein was still alive.

Ravages of COVID surge evident inside Missouri hospital

A Missouri hospital that had no people hospitalized with COVID-19 just two months ago is now dealing with an onslaught of patients.

NCAA could seek once-radical solutions after high court loss

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s scathing rebuke of the NCAA and its rules this week included suggestions on how college sports can be reformed to avoid being sued into oblivion.

Voting bill showdown looms as GOP rejects Manchin plan

The Senate will take a key vote next week on a sweeping rewrite of voting and election law, setting up a dramatic test of Democratic unity on a top priority that Republicans are vowing to block.

Biden embraces a Trump policy in backing Arab-Israeli deals

The Biden administration is laying the groundwork for a renewed push to encourage more Arab countries to sign accords with Israel, and working to strengthen existing deals.

Biden embraces a Trump policy in backing Arab-Israeli deals

The Biden administration is laying the groundwork for a renewed push to encourage more Arab countries to sign accords with Israel, and working to strengthen existing deals.

Lawmakers agree NCAA needs NIL help, but how much and when?

A federal law governing how college athletes can earn money off their fame seems like a certainty.

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