Tag: Gun Control

Republicans introduced the Separation of Powers Restoration Act in response to what they believe has been improper interpretation of rules and regulations by the Obama administration in order to advance its agenda on immigration, the environment and other issues. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Six arrested in U.S. Capitol sit-in stunt

Anna Giaritelli · July 5, 2016 9:07 pm

House Republicans on Tuesday delayed by one day an effort to advance legislation aimed at requiring the government to take a tougher stance on radical Islamic terrorism. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

GOP delays action on gun bill

Susan Ferrechio, Pete Kasperowicz · July 5, 2016 6:49 pm

"I don't think that type of behavior should be rewarded in any manor," Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans: No votes on Dem gun control measures

Susan Ferrechio · July 5, 2016 5:49 pm

Gun sales hit another high in June, and 2016 looks to break an all-time sales record. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Washington Secrets

Year of the Gun: Record 13,829,491 sold this year, June breaks sales high by 600,000

Paul Bedard · July 5, 2016 5:20 pm

"It was obvious the members involved were trying to provoke a physical confrontation," he added. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

GOP lawmaker: Dems wanted a fistfight on the House floor

Pete Kasperowicz · July 5, 2016 4:59 pm

"We will be looking at all the facts and then deciding what should be done," McCarthy said. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

House GOP may punish Dems over gun protest

Susan Ferrechio · July 5, 2016 4:28 pm

The Congressional Black Caucus will take the lead in the disruptions, following a sit-in led by Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., last month. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Dems ‘to be as disruptive … as possible’ on House floor

Joel Gehrke · July 5, 2016 3:37 pm

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Trayvon Martin Foundation's "Circle of Mothers" Gala at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The group offers support to women who have lost a child to gun violence. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Washington Secrets

Top Dem: 10M AR-15s in America, ‘not getting that toothpaste back in the bottle’

Paul Bedard · July 5, 2016 1:36 pm

Congressional Black Caucus plans to disrupt House Tuesday

Congressional Black Caucus plans to disrupt House Tuesday

Sean Higgins · July 2, 2016 6:15 pm

Timeline: The 10 deadliest mass shootings in America and the gun legislation that came after

Timeline: The 10 deadliest mass shootings in America and the gun legislation that came after

Diana Stancy Correll · July 1, 2016 6:25 pm

Americans are increasingly willing to disregard rights if they can get what they want out of government. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

America’s dangerous outcome-based culture threatens liberty

Philip Klein · June 30, 2016 8:53 pm

A law restricting gun purchases by people on government terrorism watch lists, Earnest said, is a "commonsense" step supported by a majority of the public, including gun owners. (Victor Blue/Bloomberg, File)

National Security

White House seeks details of GOP gun bill

Susan Crabtree · June 30, 2016 8:06 pm