Tag: Mass Shootings

President Trump will avoid wading into the heated debate over gun control in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

White House calls it ‘premature’ to discuss gun control after Las Vegas shooting

Gabby Morrongiello · October 2, 2017 6:40 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called on Speaker Paul Ryan Monday to create a special commission to examine gun violence and suggest legislation to combat the problem. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

National Security

Nancy Pelosi calls for commission on gun violence after Las Vegas shooting

Susan Ferrechio · October 2, 2017 6:17 pm

The elder Paddock was born in 1926 and had been convicted of bank robbery, automobile larceny, and confidence game, according to an FBI wanted notice published in 1969. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Father of suspected shooter in Las Vegas was on FBI’s Most Wanted list

Kelly Cohen · October 2, 2017 6:15 pm

Trump White House responds to American tragedies

Washington Examiner Staff · October 2, 2017 6:13 pm

"This will be a moment of reflection for the victims, their families and loved ones and also for the heroic efforts of the first responders." (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

NFL to hold moment of silence for Las Vegas victims

Caitlin Yilek · October 2, 2017 6:00 pm

With the flag flying at half-staff for the victims of the Las Vegas shootings, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., shakes her fist at the United States Capitol as she and her husband Mark Kelly speak about the mass shooting in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

Gabby Giffords to Congress after Las Vegas shooting: ‘The nation is counting on you’

Al Weaver · October 2, 2017 5:40 pm

President Trump announced that he plans to spend at least a "full day" in Las Vegas on Wednesday in response to a massive shooting there on Sunday night. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Trump praises ‘amazing’ Puerto Rico response, promises to spend ‘full day’ in Las Vegas

Sarah Bedford · October 2, 2017 5:19 pm

Police officers stand along the Las Vegas Strip outside the Mandalay Bay resort and casino during a deadly shooting near the casino, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Beltway Confidential

Las Vegas gives us a tragic reminder that ‘fake news’ goes beyond partisan politics

Emily Jashinsky · October 2, 2017 5:18 pm

Las Vegas police and emergency vehicles at the scene of the deadly shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. Media called for tougher gun control laws in the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

National Security

Media push for gun control after Las Vegas shooting

Eddie Scarry · October 2, 2017 5:13 pm

President Trump makes a statement about the mass shooting in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s statement on Las Vegas shooting: Full speech

Washington Examiner Staff · October 2, 2017 4:55 pm

The shooting occurred at Route 91 Harvest, a three-day festival featuring country music's most popular acts. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

Country stars Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan express shock, heartbreak after Las Vegas shooting

Melissa Quinn · October 2, 2017 4:37 pm

"How long do we let gun violence tear families apart? Enough. Congress & the WH should act now to save lives. There's no excuse for inaction." (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Joe Biden calls for gun control after Las Vegas shooting: ‘There’s no excuse for inaction’

Melissa Quinn · October 2, 2017 4:16 pm