Officials: More guns on U.S. streets than ever before
Police say they are seeing more guns than ever before on the nation's streets. Jeff Pegues takes a look at how guns are flowing into New York City.
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Police say they are seeing more guns than ever before on the nation's streets. Jeff Pegues takes a look at how guns are flowing into New York City.
Actor Matthew McConaughey, who is from Uvalde, Texas, met with President Biden about the need for action on gun laws in the wake of the mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers. In the White House briefing room, McConaughey made emotional remarks about the victims and the need to find common ground. Watch his full appearance.
"We have the strongest gun laws in the country here, but the guns that are used in crime in New York City don't come from New York City," an NYPD official said.
New CBS News polling shows the majority of Americans want to see gun laws tightened to prevent mass shootings, though neither party necessarily agrees on the best way to keep people safe. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with CBS News elections and surveys Director Anthony Salvanto about what the new polling shows and the political divide in the U.S.
New CBS News polls show that the latest incidents of gun violence are taking a mental toll on American parents and children. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto shares his insight on the latest polling data.
CBS News looks at the major hoops private citizens in Japan must jump through to own a gun, and the surprising origins of the country's firearms restrictions.
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey says an expansion of background checks for gun sales is "on the table" as senators continue negotiating new gun legislation.
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” we try to understand what the country wants to see happen when it comes to new gun control laws in the wake of the Uvalde and Buffalo shootings. Plus, a look at the state of the economy and a preview of the Jan. 6 hearings.
Most parents want teachers and school officials to be allowed to carry guns.
Gun reform advocates and Democrats continue to put pressure on Congress to enact new gun laws as back-to-back mass shootings throughout the nation have shown the impact of gun violence. But there is resistance to certain proposals which has expectation for change at a low point for some. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
The family of one of the victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is demanding information from gun manufacturer, Daniel Defense, on its marketing techniques. Mary Engle, executive vice president of policy for BBB National Programs, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss this issue.
Republican Rep. Chris Jacobs of New York says he will not run for another term in Congress amid backlash over his support for new gun control measures.
The banks must make the declaration in order to have access to state and local contracts in Texas.
President Biden is pleading with lawmakers to enact stricter gun laws in response to the recent spike in mass shootings nationwide. Christian Heyne is vice president of policy at the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. He joins CBS News to discuss his take on Biden’s plan for gun violence prevention moving forward.
The bill would also require anyone buying such a rifle to get a license.
The gunman who killed 19 children and two adults during the Texas school shooting last week used a semi-automatic weapon manufactured by Daniel Defense. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns sits down with Ryan Busse of Giffords, which advocates for gun control, to discuss the controversy surrounding the company and the problems he believes plague the gun industry as a whole.
Former Congresswoman Kendra Horn joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss the Tulsa hospital shooting and what Congress needs to do on gun control moving forward.
The rate of suicide by firearm among children between the ages of 10 and 14 increased 146% from 2011 to 2020, Everytown found.
Firearm manufacturer "endangered the public health and safety" with the marketing of its guns, according to lawsuit.
Red Flag gun laws allow temporary confiscation of firearms if a gun owner displays dangerous or threatening behavior. The laws have been adopted in 19 states and the District of Columbia, but in Colorado, there's been fierce controversy. Scott Pelley reports.
Peter Navarro, former trade adviser in the Trump administration, has been subpoenaed by the Justice Department as part of its investigation into the January 6 attack on the U.S Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss that and other developments.
Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo completed active shooter training courses on three separate occasions.
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut is leading the democratic effort to craft bipartisan gun control legislation. Several Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn of Texas, appear open to negotiations. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and four of his colleagues have openly refused to comply with the subpoenas by the January 6 committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the latest on Capitol Hill.
The community in Uvalde, Texas, is in mourning following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that killed 19 children and two adults. This weekend, President Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited the town to pay their respects and offer comfort to the families of the victims. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joined CBS News' Lana Zak from Uvalde.
Days after the deadly shooting at a Uvalde elementary school, the NRA is holding its annual convention in Houston. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, Robert Costa, joined CBSN to discuss the event and the large protest outside.