House passes a major gun-control measure expanding background checks, but the legislation faces resistance in GOP-controlled Senate
WASHINGTON—The House prepared Wednesday to pass an expansion of background checks for nearly all gun sales, a cornerstone of the legislative agenda newly empowered Democrats pledged to enact, but one that faces resistance in the GOP-controlled Senate.
The legislation expected to pass the House Wednesday afternoon would be the most significant gun-control measure to clear Congress in decades, were it to become law. But Republicans in the Senate indicated this week they were unlikely to take it up, while gun-control advocates...
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
House poised to pass first major gun bill in a generationLegislation to strengthen background checks is expected to face stiff opposition in the Senate.
Baca lebih lajut »
House Set to Pass Measure Blocking Trump’s National Emergency on WallThe House is set to pass a measure curtailing the president’s effort to redirect funds toward building a wall, as Democrats moved to assert congressional power over spending.
Baca lebih lajut »
House expected to pass resolution overturning Trump’s border emergency declarationThree Republican senators have already said they plan to support the resolution, just one shy of the four GOP votes needed to pass it, assuming all Senate Democrats vote yes.
Baca lebih lajut »
Graham rejects House gun bills even before voteEven as the House moves toward the most high-profile gun-control votes in years, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham is already warning he has no plans to take up the Democratic-drafted gun bills
Baca lebih lajut »
House set to vote this week on gun reform billsThe House will vote on two gun control measures this week. While they should pass the House, their fate in the Senate is up for debate. With Capitol Hill jammed, big business is stepping up. Stephanie Ruhle is joined by Dick’s Sporting Goods’ CEO, Ed Stacks, to discuss his choice to change the way his company approached gun reform after the Parkland shooting.
Baca lebih lajut »
Roseanne Barr slams U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her politics and her looksBarr, whose rebooted ABC show was canceled last year after she sent a racist tweet, slammed the freshman congresswoman from New York for her political views as well as her appearance.
Baca lebih lajut »
CVS Looks To Make Its Drugstores A Destination For Health CareThe health care industry is organized for the convenience of care-providers, CVS Health's head of transformation says. To cater to consumers, CVS plans to transform some stores into hubs that offer a wider range of care.
Baca lebih lajut »