Tag: Texas

Given that the shooting in Texas on Sunday took place in a church, anger over calls to prayer appeared to escalate, with some in the media pointing to the location of the crime as proof that prayer is useless under such circumstances. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Beltway Confidential

Attacks on prayer prove that the media still don’t get religion

Emily Jashinsky · November 6, 2017 11:57 pm

Devin Patrick Kelley's case was enough to prohibit him from possessing a firearm under federal law, but due to a "mistake," neither his arrest nor conviction were listed in the national background check database. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Air Force admits bureaucratic error allowed Texas shooter to buy gun used in mass shooting

Kara Zupkus · November 6, 2017 10:58 pm

A massacre Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas left 26 worshippers dead and 20 others injured. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Beltway Confidential

Texas church shooting ended because there was a good guy with a gun

Siraj Hashmi · November 6, 2017 10:18 pm

Shulkin said Kelley wouldn't have been eligible for benefits from the VA. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

VA Secretary David Shulkin: I don’t consider the Texas church gunman as a veteran

Melissa Quinn · November 6, 2017 9:36 pm

"A complex combination of risk factors, including a history of domestic violence, violent misdemeanor crimes and substance use disorders, increases the likelihood of people using a firearm against themselves or others," the American Psychological Association said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Psychology group hits back at Trump’s mental health comments about Texas shooting

Robert King · November 6, 2017 9:24 pm

Both Pence and President Trump, who is currently overseas for a five-country tour through Asia, issued statements after the massacre and ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff through Thursday. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Mike Pence to visit First Texas Baptist, meet with victims of mass shooting

Gabby Morrongiello · November 6, 2017 8:45 pm

The committee approved both nominees, who were both strongly opposed by Democrats, on party lines. They now go before the full Senate for a vote. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Senate cancels Monday votes

Susan Ferrechio · November 6, 2017 8:42 pm

A law enforcement vehicle sits outside the entrance where Devin Patrick Kelley lived Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in New Braunfels, Texas. Texas officials confirmed Kelley as the shooter who killed more than 20 people and wounded others at a church in Sutherland Spring, Texas, Sunday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Texas church shooter fractured infant stepson’s skull, assaulted wife in 2012

Kara Zupkus · November 6, 2017 8:35 pm

Former wrestler Mr. T expressed his anguish, tweeting "My GOD! My GOD! Here we go again. Another Mass killing... In a church! My Faith is Being Tested!" and "my Faith has been shaken! But I still Believe in GOD!" (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Mr. T: I’m a ‘tough guy,’ but ‘I am crying’ after Texas church shooting

Kara Zupkus · November 6, 2017 7:09 pm

Federal authorities are still looking to officially confirm whether Devin Patrick Kelley's 2012 court-martial and 2014 bad conduct discharge from the Air Force were sufficient grounds to bar him from purchasing the three guns recovered from his vehicle. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

National Security

Officials reviewing whether Texas gunman bought firearms legally

Jamie McIntyre · November 6, 2017 7:04 pm

"What does it say about us?" Kelly asked. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Megyn Kelly chokes up on air over Texas church shooting

Kara Zupkus · November 6, 2017 5:47 pm

States must take note and make sure those worshipping in churches, synagogues, and mosques have the tools they need to protect themselves. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Beltway Confidential

To worship freely churches, synagogues, and mosques should bear arms religiously

Philip Wegmann · November 6, 2017 5:39 pm