Category: gun laws

Capitol Report (June 17): Bi-partisan Gun Bill Meets Resistance; Fundamental Causes of Economic Downturn

As gas prices continue to soar, President Joe Biden turns his focus to climate change. What is he telling world leaders, and why do Republicans say his plan won’t deliver? Congressman Buddy Carter sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee, and he’ll join us to weigh in on the ongoing energy crisis. How’s Congress coming…


Capitol Report (June 17): Bipartisan Gun Bill Meets Resistance; Fundamental Causes of Economic Downturn

As gas prices continue to soar, President Joe Biden turns his focus to climate change. What is he telling world leaders, and why do Republicans say his plan won’t deliver? Congressman Buddy Carter sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee, and he’ll join us to weigh in on the ongoing energy crisis. How’s Congress coming…


52,000 Signatures Already on Petition Calling For Stricter Gun Laws in Oregon

Oregonians have joined nationwide rallies for stricter gun regulations, with advocacy groups using the opportunity to collect petition signatures to radically change the state’s gun laws. If petitioners gather and submit at least 112,800 signatures by July 12, two initiatives could be placed on the Nov. 7 ballot for voters to adopt or reject. More…


Capitol Report (June 13): Senators Strike Preliminary Deal on Gun Laws; J6 Hearing Continues

Congress is moving quickly to pass new gun laws. The Senate has reached a deal on a framework, and staffers on Capitol Hill are now working on the official text, with the goal of passing it in the next few weeks. With new gun law legislation on the table, what are the chances of the…


Matthew McConaughey Makes Emotional Plea for Gun Laws at White House

WASHINGTON—Actor and Uvalde, Texas, native Matthew McConaughey met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday, and urged more congressional action on shootings in an emotional speech, sharing stories of those who were killed in last month’s elementary school shooting. Nineteen children and two teachers were shot to death at Robb Elementary School in McConaughey’s hometown on…


House Judiciary Committee Passes Gun Control Bill; Avenatti Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison For Fraud | NTD Daybreak

A bill aimed at toughening national gun laws was put forward by a House panel on June 2. It raises the age limit from 18 to 21 when buying semi-automatic rifles among other measures. The House will vote on the legislation next week. A Texas fugitive who murdered a family of five was shot dead…


NY State Legislature Tightens Gun Laws, Raises Age to Buy, Possess Semi-Automatic Rifles

New York’s legislature on Thursday voted to pass a number of bills as part of its “comprehensive package” of gun safety laws following a string of mass shootings across the United States, including one that changes the age at which semi-automatic rifles can be purchased or possessed in the state. The Democratic-controlled legislature passed a string of…


New York Subway Shooting Survivor Sues Gun Manufacturer Glock

NEW YORK—A New York woman who was injured during the April 12 mass shooting aboard a New York City subway car has sued Glock Inc, arguing the gun manufacturer should have known its weapons could be purchased by people with criminal intent. Brooklyn resident Ilene Steur, 49, is seeking to have the Georgia-based company and…


Gun Laws Will Not Fix a Problem of Culture and Spirit

Commentary Once again, the nation has witnessed a horrible, pointless act of violence, with innocent children the victims. And, once again, we hear from liberals that the answer is gun control. If we look at what generally characterizes the mindset of those—generally young men—who commit these acts, we see what generally characterizes the mindset that…


Gov. Abbott Declares State of Disaster in Uvalde to Unlock Support and Cut Red Tape

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday declared a state of disaster in Uvalde in order to fast-track resources meant to help the community and cut through hindering red tape in the aftermath of the May 24 mass school shooting that left 19 young students and two teachers dead. The declaration will “accelerate all available state and…