Biden calls for assault weapons ban, but it lacks support in Congress
GOP Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said Tuesday that "there are not enough votes in the Senate for an assault weapons ban."
| Date: | Jan. 25, 2023 2:43 PM ET |
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Biden once again urges Congress to pass assault weapons ban
Intervention comes after a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, and a pair of shootings near Half Moon Bay, California Joe Biden once again called on Congress to pass a bill banning assault weapons, following a string of recent
Jan. 24, 2023 - The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Biden renews call for assault weapons ban, citing Half Moon Bay shootings
President Biden renewed his call for an assault weapons ban on Tuesday following a shooting in Half Moon Bay, Calif., that left several people dead.
Jan. 24, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden Pushes for Assault Weapons Ban After California Shootings
The 1994 ban blocked the sale of 19 specific weapons that have the features of guns used by the military. It expired in 2004 and any new proposals are unlikely to pass a divided Senate.
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Biden lauds Senate Democrats who introduce bill to ban assault weapons
President Biden on Monday praised a contingent of Senate Democrats who earlier in the day introduced a pair of bills to ban military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines as well as raise the age of purchasing them to 21 years old.
Jan. 23, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Judge temporarily blocks Illinois assault weapons ban
An Illinois state judge temporarily blocked the state’s assault weapons ban Friday, finding that the state government likely violated procedural regulations for passing legislation.
Jan. 21, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
Legal battles mount against Illinois assault weapons ban
In addition to banning the sale of assault weapons, the legislation caps sales of high-capacity ammunition magazines, and "switches," extra pieces that convert handguns into assault weapons.
Jan. 19, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
This US state just banned assault weapons
For Illinois, the ban came six months after a gunman wielding a semiautomatic rifle shot and killed seven people at a 4th of July parade in a Chicago suburb.
Jan. 11, 2023 - ABC News: Top Stories - Top stories -
Illinois bans assault weapons
Illinois on Tuesday banned the sale and distribution of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and switches that convert handguns into assault weapons.
Jan. 11, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
Illinois governor signs ban on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines
The bill had been debated for years, but found renewed support following the July 4 Highland Park parade massacre last year, which left seven people dead and dozens more wounded.
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Illinois House approves assault weapons ban, bill heads to state Senate
It comes in the wake of the July 4 Highland Park parade shooting which left seven people dead and dozens more wounded.
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White House says Biden doesn't support banning gas stoves
The White House is pushing back on Republicans who have accused the Biden administration of wanting to prohibit the use of gas stoves in U.S. households.
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White House says Biden doesn't support banning gas stoves
The White House is pushing back on Republicans who have accused the Biden administration of wanting to prohibit the use of gas stoves in U.S. households.
Jan. 11, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Living With Climate Change: Biden does not support banning gas stoves, White House says
White House fields issue of all-electric replacement of gas stoves in U.S. homes and restaurants after consumer safety agency said topic will be put to review.
Jan. 11, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden calls on Congress to protect abortion on Roe anniversary
President Biden is calling on Congress to codify protections for abortion in federal law, pressuring lawmakers on the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that was struck down last year.
Jan. 22, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
McCarthy calls on Congress to investigate Biden classified documents
McCarthy calls on Congress to investigate Biden classified documents lead
Jan. 12, 2023 - Congress - Politics - Joe Biden -
Illinois bans assault weapons after parade shooting. Which other states have bans?
Illinois Gov. J.B.
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LeBron vents: Lack of calls 'not making sense'
After the league determined Russell Westbrook was not fouled on the final possession of Sunday's loss to the Sixers, LeBron James took to Twitter to vent his frustration with officiating.
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NRA sues to get Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban tossed
The powerful group joined a parade of gun-rights activists seeking to throw out the new prohibition on dozens of rapid-fire pistols and long guns, as well as large-capacity magazines or attachments.
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American detained in Iran ends 7-day hunger strike, calling it 'weapon of last resort'
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Can we deploy hypersonic weapons before China and Russia outgun us? It’s up to Congress
Russia allegedly deployed hypersonic weapons for the first time at tactical scale earlier this month.
Jan. 25, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - China -
It’s time for the 118th Congress to get to work
After a week of limbo and 14 failed ballots, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was finally elected Speaker of the House last week. The chaotic start to the 118th Congress was the opposite of what most House Republicans were hoping for.
Jan. 13, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
Minnesota Democrat reintroducing bill banning members of Congress from owning, trading stocks
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) on Wednesday announced she’s reintroducing legislation to keep members of Congress from owning or trading stocks.
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Bipartisan duo reintroduces bill banning members of Congress, family from trading individual stocks
A bipartisan pair of House lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to ban members of Congress and some of their family from trading individual stocks while they are in office. Reps.
Jan. 12, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
Cannabis Watch: FDA says it will not regulate CBD and calls on Congress to act
FDA says CBD and other cannabis-derived products require oversight that it can not currently provide given potential safety risks.
Jan. 26, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business -
See where abortions are banned and legal — and where it's still in limbo
Following the Supreme Court's June 2022 decision in Dobbs v.
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