Tag: Democrats

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, leaves a secure area where the panel meets as Democrats seek to push back against a classified memo released by Republicans last week questioning the methods used by the FBI to apply for a surveillance warrant on a onetime associate of the Trump campaign. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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The Democratic intel memo: Explained

Siraj Hashmi · February 27, 2018 6:10 pm

Senate Majority Whip Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, (pictured center) is cosponsoring a bill with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and more than a dozen other senators from both parties. The bill would improve the nation's background check system used for scrutinizing most firearms purchases. However, House Republicans are likely to oppose it unless they can add language allowing concealed carry permit holders to legally bring their weapons to other states. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Trump and Congress move on guns after Florida

Susan Ferrechio · February 27, 2018 5:01 am

Democrats are carefully wording their position on the matter after angering immigration activists in December, when they refused to block a temporary government spending bill that did not legalize the Dreamers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Lawmakers relieved after Supreme Court spurns DACA request from Trump administration

Al Weaver · February 27, 2018 1:38 am

House Democrats introduced a bill that prohibits the "sale, transfer, production, and importation" of semi-automatic rifles and pistols that can hold a detachable magazine, as well as semi-automatic rifles with a magazine that can hold more than 10 rounds. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

House Democrats introduce bill prohibiting sale of semi-automatic weapons

Melissa Quinn · February 26, 2018 9:46 pm

Condoleezza Rice said she doesn't want guns present in her classroom and called it a "sad thing" that a discussion is being held about needing guards to protect schools in the wake of the shooting in Parkland, Fla. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz)

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Condoleezza Rice: ‘I don’t really like the idea of a gun in my classroom’

Al Weaver · February 23, 2018 7:56 pm

"Every church that I know of has that same kind of policy," Rep. Jim Jordan said. "There are parishioners each Sunday who've had the training — maybe they're retired law enforcement, retired military ... they have a policy in place." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Freedom Caucus leaders support arming teachers, oppose Trump’s other gun ideas

Al Weaver · February 23, 2018 5:50 pm

President Trump said, "The Senate Democrats and the House Democrats have totally abandoned DACA, they don't even talk to me about it. They have totally abandoned it," referring to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump predicts DACA deal ‘will never happen’ unless more Republicans elected

Steven Nelson · February 23, 2018 5:06 pm

BARNES: Look who’s stupid now

Fred Barnes · February 23, 2018 9:30 am

Can California Lurch Leftward?

Tony Mecia · February 23, 2018 9:30 am

"I think it's very important the American people understand the nature of this," Rep. Bob Goodlatte said. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House Judiciary Committee Democrats urge chairman to bring gun bills before committee

Melissa Quinn · February 22, 2018 6:55 pm

Democrats Call for Funding to Counter Russian Election Meddling

Jenna Lifhits · February 21, 2018 6:41 pm

If Gun Control Advocates Are Serious, They Must Primary Democrats

John McCormack · February 21, 2018 4:50 pm