Tag: Florida

"We've been waiting for you. And we've got your backs," Obama tweeted. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Obama tells ‘fearless’ Florida shooting survivors: ‘We’ve been waiting for you’

Caitlin Yilek · February 22, 2018 5:03 pm

President Trump hosts a listening session with high school students, teachers and parents in the State Dining Room of the White House on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Trump has shown true leadership since Parkland shooting

Tom Rogan · February 22, 2018 4:59 pm

Vice President Mike Pence said during a fiery speech to CPAC attendees that the Trump administration has made school safety its "top national priority." (Screenshot)

Mike Pence promises swift action on school safety: ‘Our top national priority’

Gabby Morrongiello · February 22, 2018 4:23 pm

"Our banks, our airports, our NBA games, our NFL games, our office buildings, our movie stars, our politicians, they're all more protected than our children at school," Wayne Lapierre said. "Does that make any sense to anybody?" (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

NRA’s Wayne LaPierre goes on offense at CPAC

Tristan Justice · February 22, 2018 4:22 pm

NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch said, "Many in legacy media love mass shootings. You guys love it." She added, "I'm not saying that you love the tragedy, but I am saying that you love the ratings. Crying white mothers are ratings gold to you and many in the legacy media." (Screenshot)

National Security

NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch: ‘Legacy media love mass shootings’

Melissa Quinn · February 22, 2018 3:42 pm

Students are evacuated by police from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., after a shooter opened fire on the campus. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Beltway Confidential

The Parkland shooting and gun control: Explained

Siraj Hashmi · February 22, 2018 3:33 pm

"I expected to be able to ask my questions and give my opinions on my questions," Colton Haab said. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Parkland student: CNN gave me ‘scripted’ questions on guns

Katelyn Caralle · February 22, 2018 12:42 pm

Onlookers Wednesday noted how easily a teenager was able to dismantle Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., at a CNN town hall on gun control. (screenshot)

Marco Rubio’s rollercoaster gun debate in Florida

Pete Kasperowicz · February 22, 2018 4:40 am

Conservative radio host and National Rife Association spokeswoman Dana Loesch attended a CNN town hall event Wednesday on gun violence and gun control. (screenshot)

NRA’s Dana Loesch forced to play defense at Florida town hall after shooting

Eddie Scarry · February 22, 2018 3:58 am

CNN Town Hall: Parkland Survivors Share Opposition to Arming Teachers

Haley Byrd · February 22, 2018 3:40 am

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., faced a hostile crowd at a CNN town hall as he sparred with the father of a student who was killed in the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla. (Image courtesy CNN)

Marco Rubio booed at town hall as victim’s father confronts him over guns

Caitlin Yilek · February 22, 2018 2:42 am

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students were among those attending a CNN town hall on Wednesday. Florida Gov.
Rick Scott was not. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Florida Gov. Rick Scott booed for skipping gun town hall

Pete Kasperowicz · February 22, 2018 2:31 am