Tag: Gun Control

"I understand that federal agents must be capable of protecting themselves, but what we have observed goes far beyond providing necessary protection," Chris Stewart said. (AP file photo/Rick Bowmer)

GOP lawmakers propose taking guns away … from federal agencies

Pete Kasperowicz · December 3, 2015 2:04 pm

Despite dissenting views from apparent proponents of prayer, it appeared Wednesday evening that the "it's not good enough" sentiment had gone mainstream, as newsrooms and politicians alike echoed the chorus. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Reporters scoff at ‘thoughts and prayers’ for Calif. shooting victims

Becket Adams · December 3, 2015 1:00 pm

Democrats aren’t afraid to be anti-gun anymore

W. James Antle III · December 3, 2015 5:01 am

Authorities search for a suspect following a shooting that killed multiple people at a social services facility. The idea that a Planned Parenthood clinic nearly 2 miles away was the target seems to have come from local reporters. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Media tangles itself in rumors linking Calif. shooting to Planned Parenthood

Becket Adams · December 3, 2015 5:01 am

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praised law enforcement officials and police for handling situations like such as the one developing in California. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Trump responds to Calif. shootings

Gabby Morrongiello · December 3, 2015 1:34 am

House Speaker Paul Ryan showing off his "hunting beard" that he began growing Saturday at "deer camp." (Caleb Smith/Office of the Speaker via AP)

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Dems blame GOP, Ryan, ‘aiding, abetting terrorists’ by rejecting gun control

Paul Bedard · December 2, 2015 11:40 pm

The Democratic candidates for president immediately reacted to the mass shooting in San Bernardino. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Democratic 2016 candidates react to San Bernardino shooting

Ariel Cohen · December 2, 2015 11:08 pm

‘No parallel’: Obama responds to Calif. shooting

Anna Giaritelli · December 2, 2015 10:52 pm

Calif. mass shooting: 14 dead, 2 gunmen killed

Anna Giaritelli · December 2, 2015 8:06 pm

More than a dozen House Democrats have proposed legislation that would change federal law to prevent foreign nationals from buying firearms after entering the United States through the Visa Waiver Program. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Dems push gun ban for certain migrants

Pete Kasperowicz · December 2, 2015 1:42 pm

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton joins hands to sing "We Shall Overcome" after her speech at the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/ Hal Yeager)

Clinton talks gun control, civil rights on Rosa Parks anniversary

Ariel Cohen · December 1, 2015 10:02 pm

"Here's the thing: The United States has perfected the science of 'the boogeyman.' Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, Nazis, Soviets, Chinese, and now it's the Muslims," Spike Lee said. "They're the new boogeymen." (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP file)

Spike Lee on Trump’s refugee comments: ‘That’s like Hitler’

Joshua Axelrod · December 1, 2015 9:23 pm