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Biden Issues New Executive Order on Guns, Grieves With Shooting Victims

The President is continuing his mission to curb gun violence in America.

Suspect Ran Background Check on Murdered Porn Producer

As porn star Brent Corrigan prepares to take the stand, prosecutors reveal that days before Cobra Video producer Bryan Kocis was killed, accused killer Harlow Cuadra ordered a background check on him.

HRC Urges Congress to Expand Background Checks for Gun Sales

The organization is backing the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, set to be considered by a House committee today.

White House announces new rules on background checks for firearms sales in America

Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a rule change requiring more background checks as a way to close the gun show loophole.

Survivors of Charleston Shooting Are Suing FBI Over Guns

The FBI failed to run a proper background check on the shooter, they argue.

Queer Activists Cautiously Optimistic About Gun Control Win

The Democrat-controlled House approved background check legislation, the first major gun control bill to pass the chamber since 1994. 

LIVE BLOG: Senate Debates Gun Control Measures

The U.S. Senate today is debating several gun control bills in the wake of the Orlando tragedy.

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Death Threats and a Sex Offender: Houston's Drag Story Hour Collapses

The children's event attracted protests and intimidation, which escalated after a former participant's criminal record was revealed.

When Amy Schumer Nailed the Problem of Easy Access to Guns

The comedian has shown more wisdom than many lawmakers.

Mark Glaze Is Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Gun Control Advocate

The gay Coloradan helping Michael Bloomberg reform the country's firearms laws says he understands the gun culture and what is needed to change it.

Democrats' Filibuster on Gun Control Actually Worked

The filibuster looks like it's ended with an agreement that the Senate will vote on two ideas.

To Fight Anti-Trans Violence, It's Time for Sensible Gun Laws

Legislators must listen to the American people, not the gun lobby, writes Shannon Watts of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

Hillary Clinton's VP: Tim Kaine

The presumptive Democratic nominee for president chooses the Virginia senator.

Judiciary Committee Advances Kavanaugh Nom, Seeks Further Probe

Jeff Flake urged further investigation of sexual assault accusations against Kavanaugh. Now Senate Republican leaders have agreed to it.

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7 Gays Against Guns Members Arrested After Die-In

Watch the dramatic disruption, which called for Sens. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio to do something to address gun violence.

Uber Reportedly Blocked Trans Drivers’ Accounts For Being “Fraudulent”

Drivers say they were locked out of their accounts or permanently banned over current photos that didn't match their IDs.

Gays Against Guns Storms the Senate

After the latest mass shooting, GAG plans to disrupt the Capitol.

Eight Men Claim Encounters With Craig

Eight men say they either had sex with Sen. Larry Craig or were targets of sexual advances by the Idaho lawmaker at various times during his political career, a newspaper reported Sunday. One of the men is the former escort whose allegations disgraced the Rev. Ted Haggard, former president of the National Association of Evangelicals, the Idaho Statesman reported.

FBI Head Stonewalls as Kamala Harris Grills Him on Kavanaugh Probe

Christopher Wray wouldn't say why the FBI failed to interview 40-plus willing witnesses about Kavanaugh.

Senate Votes to Advance Kavanaugh Nom; Lisa Murkowski Is a No

The procedural vote today means a final vote is likely to happen Saturday.