Red flag laws questioned after revelations about Highland Park gunman
Bail was denied Wednesday for the gunman who confessed to the July 4 massacre in Highland Park, Illinois that left seven people dead. Authorities also revealed new information about the gunman, raising questions about how he was able to get…
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Lawmakers voice hope of achieving bipartisan gun safety legislation as pressure mounts
U.S. senators raced on Tuesday to craft a bipartisan deal on gun law reform, aiming to reach an agreement by the end of the week. This comes as pressure is building on Congress to act on gun violence. Lisa Desjardins…
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Examining the warning signs of online extremism targeting young people
After the racist rampage that killed 10 Black people in Buffalo last month, the shooter admitted he had been radicalized online. As young people spend more time in virtual networks, parents and guardians are looking for ways to keep them…
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What can be done in wake of Texas school shooting? l GMA
Rachel Scott breaks down what is being down on the Hill as lawmakers are pushed to take action after the Uvalde shooting. LEARN MORE: What the numbers show on Americans’ opinions of gun control measures: https://abcn.ws/3wSN45R #ABCNews #Uvalde #GunControl
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NRA remains key player in battle over gun laws, but is its ‘unbreakable grip’ diminishing?
Many prior efforts to pass new gun laws have hit a wall in the U.S. Senate and in some state legislatures. The National Rifle Association, or the NRA, has been a major part of those debates, particularly at the federal…
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Buffalo massacre highlights how mass shooters are able to obtain weapons legally
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took steps Wednesday to strengthen the state’s “red flag” law after an accused gunman in the Buffalo massacre bought the weapon used in the attack despite being held for a mental health evaluation last year.…
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