Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the Jan. 6 hearings and a framework for gun legislation
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the high-profile congressional investigation over the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and the bipartisan…
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What research says about identifying people who might commit mass shootings
Even if the proposed framework for gun safety legislation is signed into law, the U.S. will likely still struggle with far too many mass shootings. Researchers are trying to better understand what’s behind these shootings. Dr. Jillian Peterson and Dr.…
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Congress moves forward on gun safety legislation with a focus on mental health
After weeks of mounting pressure to see action on guns, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have come to an agreement on a framework for gun legislation. NewsHour’s political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has the details. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS…
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Nationwide spike in gun violence reveals ‘very disturbing trends’
As the nation mourns the lives lost in Uvalde, Buffalo and Tulsa, Americans are also dealing with gun violence that does not make national news. Since Friday, there have been shootings with multiple people wounded or killed in Arizona, Virginia…
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This former Colorado legislator was voted out of office after introducing gun safety bill
New gun regulations may be more likely to emerge out of state houses than in Washington. Nineteen states have now enacted extreme risk prevention orders, known as red flag laws, that allow guns to be temporarily seized if someone is…
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Congress debates gun safety legislation in the wake of the Uvalde school massacre
As the nation mourns the victims of mass shootings in Tulsa, Uvalde and Buffalo, President Biden is addressing the nation Thursday and urging Congress to pass “common sense” gun laws. This as the House Judiciary Committee reviewed a slate of…
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NRA’s annual convention comes to a close amid national debate on gun reforms
Sunday was the final day of The National Rifle Association’s annual conference in Houston, Texas. The gathering began on Friday just days after the massacre in Uvalde — the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. NPR Investigative Correspondent Tim…
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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on why he became a vocal gun control advocate
Following the massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Golden State Warriors NBA coach Steve Kerr used a playoffs press conference this week to speak out about gun violence in America. Kelly Corrigan, host of PBS’ “Tell Me More,”…
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