Tag: Gun Control

Let's see if we have this straight: Friedman believes the so-called Muslim Ban is both immoral and counterproductive, but he then writes a tongue-in-cheek column suggesting gun control advocates would be better off if more mass shooters were Muslim? (AFP / POOL / MANDEL NGAN)

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NY Times columnist: Would help gun control movement if more mass shooters were Muslim

Becket Adams · October 3, 2017 11:44 pm

"If we wait until cooler heads prevail, we never talk about it," Todd said. (AP Photo/The Washington Post, Nikki Kahn, Pool)

Chuck Todd on Las Vegas shooting: Now is the time to talk about gun control

Diana Stancy Correll · October 3, 2017 11:21 pm

A day earlier, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters that having a debate on gun control so soon after the Vegas shooting is "not the place that we're in at this moment." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House talking points on Las Vegas urge Republicans to reject new gun laws

Gabby Morrongiello · October 3, 2017 9:48 pm

"My heart is torn--is destroyed for all these people, but I can't tell you why Steve did what he did. It's so far over the side of the cliff from Steve that I knew," Eric Paddock said. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Las Vegas gunman’s brother: I hope they find a tumor in his head when an autopsy is done

Melissa Quinn · October 3, 2017 9:10 pm

Officials said they do not know what stopped Paddock from shooting upon concertgoers. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Mocking prayers and boycotting moments of silence doesn’t count as ‘doing something’ about murder

Emily Jashinsky · October 3, 2017 8:53 pm

This Feb. 1, 2013 photo shows a "bump-stock" beside a disassembled .22-caliber rifle at North Raleigh Guns in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Allen Breed)

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Can a ‘bump stock’ make a AR-15 fire full-auto like a machine gun? (Yes. And it’s relatively cheap, pretty easy, and completely legal)

Philip Wegmann · October 3, 2017 8:47 pm

It'd be nice if certain reporters familiarized themselves with the opposition to the overturned Obama gun regulation. It'd also be nice if certain pundits actually read the language of the legislation they keep attacking. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson,File)

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Reporters resurrect bogus narrative that Republicans made it ‘easier’ for the mentally ill to buy guns

Becket Adams · October 3, 2017 7:23 pm

"The investigation has not even been completed," McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters who asked him Tuesday about the push by Democrats to bring up new gun control measures. "I think it's premature to be discussing legislative solutions, if there are any." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

Mitch McConnell: Premature to discuss gun control after Las Vegas shooting

Susan Ferrechio · October 3, 2017 7:13 pm

When emotions run high after tragedies, social media's ability to connect us with our political opponents incentivizes counterproductive conflict rather than substantive engagement. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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How social media diverts us to the low road in the aftermath of tragedies such as Las Vegas

Emily Jashinsky · October 3, 2017 6:11 pm

His live-in girlfriend arrived in the Philippines on Oct. 1st. (Courtesy of Eric Paddock via AP)

Las Vegas shooter wired $100,000 to an account in the Philippines last week: Report

Katie Leach · October 3, 2017 6:02 pm

Members of the House from both parties did stand together in a moment of silence Monday to mark the shooting. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats: Paul Ryan said he can’t work with us on gun policy

Pete Kasperowicz · October 3, 2017 5:34 pm

Steve Bannon predicted President Trump's base would quickly abandon him if he pivots on gun control. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Steve Bannon: It will be ‘the end of everything’ if Trump supports gun control

Caitlin Yilek · October 3, 2017 5:03 pm