Biden administration announces plans to expand firearms background checks
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
The comments came two days after the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee approved a bill that would reverse an age requirement included in a school safety law that passed after the 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The case before the Supreme Court involves a gun law enacted by Congress nearly 30 years ago that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having firearms.
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
President Biden is tapping Vice President Kamala Harris to oversee the new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
Country music star Jason Aldean, facing criticism for his single, "Try That In A Small Town," praised his fans for coming to his defense.
An estimated 550,000 of the country's 3 million K-12 teachers would choose to carry a firearm at school if allowed, the survey found.
The move is a significant win for conservative groups and Second Amendment advocates who said tracking gun shop purchases would inadvertently discriminate against legal firearms purchases.
It was a victory for state Republican leaders and Second Amendment advocates.
Gun violence is killing an increasing number of children in the United States
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Almost all Republicans voted against the bill, which passed 217-213.
For Manuel Oliver, who lost his son Joaquin, this was not a time to celebrate.
"The first emotion that I felt was hopelessness. And I think the whole concept of not having control over such a large decision can be, ugh, really disappointing for survivors like myself," MSD shooting survivor Zoe Weissman told CBS4's Trish Christakis.
Gun violence at schools has districts across the country looking into ways to protect students.
Local politicians joined about 200 people who attended a March For Our Lives rally in Coral Gables on Saturday afternoon.
Democratic lawmakers used a legal procedure to spur a poll of the Legislature about holding a special session.
Florida Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism Thursday about a challenge by cities and counties to a 2011 state law that threatens stiff penalties if local officials pass gun-related regulations.
The provisions were voted on separately, and then again as a whole package.
The House of Representatives are expected to vote on gun control measures after hearing testimonies.
The actor and gunowner hopes his presence will pressure Congress to take action.
Following a series of mass shootings that have sparked national attention, the effort to reach elected leaders to talk about gun reform is mounting.
The governor remains silent on gun violence.
CBS4's Joe Gorchow spoke with Rep. Ted Deutch, who said "the president needs to keep leaning in to make this an issue for everybody."
Congressman Ted Deutch called Biden's speech on Thursday night powerful.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
On the second day of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected offensive lineman Patrick Paul out of Houston. The Fins will have four more picks on Saturday.
A woman who was injured by part of a crane that fell on the 3rd Avenue Bridge in Fort Lauderdale last month is now suing 5 companies for $50 million.
Hailed as a consummate public servant and champion of the environment, former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham lay in state Friday in the Old Capitol as about a thousand mourners paid their respects.
The oldest living retired Miami-Dade police officer is now 99 years old.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
On the second day of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected offensive lineman Patrick Paul out of Houston. The Fins will have four more picks on Saturday.
A woman who was injured by part of a crane that fell on the 3rd Avenue Bridge in Fort Lauderdale last month is now suing 5 companies for $50 million.
Miami FC returns to FIU Stadium for a match against Western Conference opponent San Antonio FC on Saturday.
Hailed as a consummate public servant and champion of the environment, former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham lay in state Friday in the Old Capitol as about a thousand mourners paid their respects.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Border officers have broad authority to search travelers' electronic devices without a warrant or suspicion of a crime.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
"I am happy to debate him," President Biden said during an interview with Howard Stern.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been weighing whether to recommend suspending U.S. aid to an IDF unit under a measure known as the Leahy Law.
Jim DeFede talks to former state senator Jeff Brandes, who runs the Florida Policy Project, which has been exploring solutions that include the role of vouchers and something called "upzoning."
Jim DeFede continues scrutinizing the three-plus decades during which Katherine Fernandez Rundle has led the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. This week, Jim's guest is South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez.
Jim DeFede talks to the CEO of Trulieve, the cannabis company that spent $40 million to gather the signatures to get the measure on the ballot.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the political and community activist and former rap superstar, who talks about making a run for the Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's seat.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede speaks to attorneys about Rundle's tenure as Miami-Dade State Attorney.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
The company will keep its name and headquarters in Pittsburgh, but the United Steelworkers union voiced opposition to the deal.
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
For the first time in more than a year, the monthly board meeting of Walt Disney World's governing district was back to being what many municipal government forums often are — boring.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.