Tag: Gun Control

Katrina Pierson wore the necklace made of bullets during an interview on CNN's "The Lead" Tuesday, and later told an inquiring reporter it was intended to show support for small business owners and the Second Amendment. (AP Photo)

Trump spokeswoman to ‘sexist’ necklace critics: ‘Maybe I’ll wear one made of fetuses next’

Gabby Morrongiello · December 30, 2015 4:58 pm

Emanuel announces taser training for Chicago cops

Kelly Cohen · December 30, 2015 4:31 pm

President Obama applauded a gun control campaign starring several NBA stars that is set to air on Christmas. (Screenshot)

Obama praises NBA’s stand against gun violence

Joshua Axelrod · December 23, 2015 10:40 pm

NBA stars join campaign to end gun violence

Kelly Cohen · December 23, 2015 3:38 pm

According to Virginia law, there are 20 conditions that would disqualify a person from being issued a concealed carry permit, including being in the United States illegally or being convicted of drunken driving. (AP Photo)

Virginia ends concealed carry reciprocity with 25 states

Kelly Cohen · December 22, 2015 5:05 pm

Outgoing Education Secretary Arne Duncan said he wished he could have done more on early childhood education, undocumented students and gun control. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Beltway Confidential

Secretary of education admits failures on eve of retirement

Jason Russell · December 21, 2015 6:11 pm

Martin O'Malley said Saturday that the "flip-flopping political approach of Washington that both of my two colleagues on the stage" has stopped gun control. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

O’Malley: Clinton ‘flip-flops in the wind’ on guns

Pete Kasperowicz · December 20, 2015 2:41 pm

Rep. Renee Ellmers, R-N.C., speaks to supporters gathered at a rally in Raleigh, N.C. on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

GOP: Here’s why a terror watchlist gun ban is a bad idea

Pete Kasperowicz · December 20, 2015 5:01 am

In this Dec. 17, 2012 file photo, then New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks a news conference in New York where he and dozens of shooting survivors and victims' relatives called on Congress and President Obama to tighten gun laws and enforcement. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Washington Secrets

Bloomberg group cheers gun control in GOP-passed budget, demands more

Paul Bedard · December 20, 2015 2:47 am

Clinton defends stricter gun laws: Guns will not make Americans safer

Gabby Morrongiello · December 20, 2015 2:32 am

The Obamas spoke with 14 groups of family members in the school's library, going from table to table. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama, headed to holiday break, meets with families of San Bernardino victims

Dan Friedman · December 19, 2015 3:26 pm

The poll found the highest amount of respondents, 20 percent, think carrying guns is "extremely" effective at preventing or reacting to mass shootings. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)

National Security

‘That’s just crazy’ voters respond to Obama visa screenings

Anna Giaritelli · December 19, 2015 5:01 am