Tag: Gun Control

"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

Trump's tweet comes ahead of NRA CEO and Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre.s expected speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Trump defends NRA: ‘They love our country and will do the right thing’

Melissa Quinn · February 22, 2018 3:03 pm

"I will be strongly pushing Comprehensive Background Checks with an emphasis on Mental Health," the president tweeted. "Raise age to 21 and end sale of Bump Stocks! Congress is in a mood to finally do something on this issue — I hope!" (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump outlines gun agenda: Background checks, bump stock ban, raise the age limit

Katelyn Caralle · February 22, 2018 1:50 pm

Under his plan, about 20 percent of teachers would be able to "immediately fire back if a savage sicko came to a school with bad intentions," the president tweeted. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Trump: CNN, NBC misreporting his idea to arm teachers

Katelyn Caralle · February 22, 2018 12:56 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

President Trump hosted a listening session on gun violence with high school students and teachers in the White House on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

How long can Trump hold the line on guns?

W. James Antle III · February 22, 2018 5:01 am

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