Tag: Gun Control

University of Kansas police statistics show the number of crimes committed on campus decreased by 13 percent in 2017 compared to 2016 when concealed campus carry was not allowed. (iStock by Getty Images)

Red Alert Politics

New statistics show campus carry a success in Kansas

John Patrick · March 8, 2018 5:11 pm

Take-Two Interactive owns the well-known video game franchise "Grand Theft Auto," in which players commit violent crimes including carjacking and vehicular homicide. (AP Photo/Nathan Strange)

‘Grand Theft Auto’ executive, ‘killology’ researcher invited to Trump’s video game violence talk

Steven Nelson · March 8, 2018 4:20 pm

Florida Rep. Jason Brodeur, left, (R- Sanford), watches the vote board as he votes on the school safety bill which passed the House 67-50 at the Florida Capital in Tallahassee, Fla., on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Gun legislation passes Florida House, goes to Gov. Rick Scott

Associated Press · March 8, 2018 12:37 am

Supporters of two Obamacare stabilization bills are looking into adding protections that prevent the money from funding abortions into a must-pass, two-year spending bill Congress is expected to take up this month. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., said, "Hyde language needs to be in whatever we do." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

House Republicans seek anti-abortion protections in Obamacare stabilization bills

Robert King · March 8, 2018 12:27 am

Fact Check: Are Seattle Police Seizing Guns Without Warrants?

Holmes Lybrand · March 7, 2018 7:57 pm

"While gun control is not the answer, the best and most effective path forward, I believe, is one that safeguards our schools from becoming "soft targets," or areas with little to stand in the way of someone with bad intentions," said Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Mark Meadows proposes $1.5B to boost school safety after Florida shooting

Anna Giaritelli · March 7, 2018 6:52 pm

"The concept is for those schools and those communities that opt to do this Ã¢â¬Â¦ is to have people who are experts in being able to defend, and having lots and lots of training to do so," Betsy DeVos said. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Betsy DeVos: Describing Trump’s plan as ‘arming teachers’ an ‘oversimplification and a mischaracterization’

Melissa Quinn · March 7, 2018 5:30 pm

Joe Scarborough slams Ted Cruz: A lot of people are ‘rolling their eyes at what you’re saying’ on gun control

Mandy Mayfield · March 7, 2018 4:58 pm

The dating app Bumble has updated its user policy, banning pictures with firearms. (Bumble Facebook)

Red Alert Politics

When dating apps like Bumble ban gun pictures, they’re banning American values

Tyler Yzaguirre · March 7, 2018 4:51 pm

Gov. Dannel Malloy compared the National Rifle Association to terror groups multiple times, saying it has evolved into a different organization from what it used to be more than a decade ago. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Connecticut governor: NRA is a ‘terrorist organization’

Caitlin Yilek · March 7, 2018 2:43 pm

Banning Guns in Schools Is Fine—Just Ask Scalia

Kevin Tripp · March 7, 2018 10:05 am

President Trump's recently announced tariffs are proving remarkably unpopular with most Americans. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Republicans cope with Trump unpredictability ahead of midterms

David M. Drucker · March 7, 2018 5:01 am