Tag: Gun Control

Kroger stores do not sell firearms or ammunition. Rather, Kroger's sister company, the West Coast-based Fred Meyer, does. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Beltway Confidential

No, Kroger grocery stores do not sell guns

Becket Adams · March 1, 2018 7:19 pm

Survivors of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting filed a permit application for the National Mall in Washington, D.C., which specified the "March For Our Lives" rally will be on March 24, with up to 500,000 attendees expected. The National Park Service, however, found a permit conflict, so they are now seeking a new location. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Florida students’ gun control march searching for new location because National Mall being used for ‘talent show’

Mandy Mayfield · March 1, 2018 7:12 pm

"The president is the first step," Sen. Chuck Schumer said, adding that Sen. Mitch McConnell will not likely bring up the bill "without the president's persuasion." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats to propose weapons ban, gun confiscation powers in bill inspired by Trump

Susan Ferrechio · March 1, 2018 7:07 pm

The president's bipartisan meeting on gun control this week caught some observers by surprise, as Trump signaled openness to measures not typically backed by Republicans, and repeatedly jabbed at the National Rifle Association while also lauding the group. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Beltway Confidential

On gun control, Trump is back in ‘Apprentice’ mode

Emily Jashinsky · March 1, 2018 6:55 pm

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said he would be presenting legislation that he hopes would lead to the creation of Gun Violence Restraining Orders. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Marco Rubio proposes 6-pronged plan to address gun violence

Katelyn Caralle · March 1, 2018 5:54 pm

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said events like the Valentine's Day mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 dead should be a reason to "come together in a clear and bipartisan manner and find a way forward." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Grassley announces hearing on Parkland shooting: ‘Government must be held accountable for its mistakes’

Kelly Cohen · March 1, 2018 4:24 pm

Just 12 percent said arming teachers would keep schools safe. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

National Security

Florida voters oppose arming teachers, support more gun control measures

Tristan Justice · March 1, 2018 4:24 pm

"It doesn't work that way in America," said Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pat Toomey: Trump’s comments on due process did ‘take my breath away a little bit’

Melissa Quinn · March 1, 2018 3:09 pm

The nation's largest grocery chain sells guns at 46 Fred Meyer stores in western states, CNN reported Thursday. Those stores will continue to sell weapons, but the age restriction will go into effect immediately. (Steve Morgan/Creative Commons photo)

Kroger subsidiary will no longer sell guns to people under the age of 21

Kyle Feldscher · March 1, 2018 3:02 pm

We've come to learn that this is just the way Trump is. He says things he doesn't really mean in order to be civil while discussing tough issues with people who obviously disagree with him.
(AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Beltway Confidential

No, Trump’s not going to take away your guns

Siraj Hashmi · March 1, 2018 2:17 pm

White House Watch: Hope Hicks? She Gone.

Andrew Egger · March 1, 2018 10:40 am

The National Rifle Association supported President Trump when vast swathes of the conservative movement was still skeptical. Now, he's taking on the gun lobby. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Trump’s one-man ‘good cop, bad cop’ routine with the NRA

W. James Antle III · March 1, 2018 5:01 am