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Vice President Joe Biden told families who lost loved ones in the Sandy Hook school shooting "there's hope" for gun control, praising Senate Democrats filibustering in an effort to spark new legislation after the Orlando massacre

Vice President Joe Biden told families who lost loved ones in the Sandy Hook school shooting "there's hope" for gun control, praising Senate Democrats filibustering in an effort to spark new legislation after the Orlando massacre. Watch Biden's full remarks.

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Biden urges Congress to act on gun control

President Biden called for Congress to act on gun control Friday following a mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility. It comes as the president held his first in person meeting with Japan's Prime Minister. CBS News Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on President Biden's push for legislation and how the U.S. and Japan are teaming up to take on challenges from China in the Indo-Pacific.

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Biden authorizes sanctions against Russia

President Biden authorized sweeping new sanctions against Russia on Thursday designed to punish the Kremlin for cyber hacking and interfering in the 2020 election. The sanctions target more than 30 companies and individuals. The U.S. is also expelling Russian diplomats and intelligence officials. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports from the White House, and then joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.

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