OnPolitics: Biden could visit Nashville after mass shooting. What's next?

President Joe Biden renewed his calls for an assault weapons ban following the deadly mass shooting at a small Christian school in Nashville

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Wed Mar 29 2023 Hi there, OnPolitics readers. President Joe Biden could visit Nashville in the aftermath of the latest deadly mass shooting that killed three students and three adults Monday. Biden condemned the shooting at The Covenant School, a small Christian school in Tennessee, and renewed his push for Congress to pass legislation banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. "Those children should all be with us still," the president said during remarks Tuesday. "As a nation, we owe these families more than our prayers. We owe them action." First lady Jill Biden is set to attend a candlelight vigil in Nashville tonight to honor and mourn the victims, according to the White House.    🔎 Keep Reading: President Biden planning potential visit to Nashville after deadly mass shooting 🏛️ 'Congress has to act': Biden says there's nothing more he can do on his own to address guns 🧍‍♂️What stands in the way: Why lawmakers see no chance of major gun law changes after Nashville 📨 Get this newsletter in your inbox: Don't miss our politics coverage. Sign up for OnPolitics. 'I have nothing to hide,' Pence says of DOJ investigation of Trump Former Vice President Mike Pence told reporters his challenge to a Justice Department subpoena was "an important constitutional argument to have." READ MORE Advertisement AG Garland tells House FBI sent 6 school board threats to local police Attorney General Merrick Garland said the FBI referred six cases of threats against school officials to local officials. READ MORE Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infection Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days, the Vatican said. READ MORE Alvin Bragg v. Donald Trump: Inside look at their latest legal battle Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation of Donald Trump over a hush-money payment to a porn actress is a longtime legal adversary. READ MORE 'Ripple effect': Lloyd Austin warns Senate amid abortion policy clash Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the promotions delayed over an abortion policy are "absolutely critical" and warned the U.S. is "far less ready." READ MORE Senate repeals Iraq, Gulf wars military authorizations: What to know The AUMF repeal that passed after a Senate vote Wednesday will undo 1991 and 2002 military authorizations for the Iraq and Gulf Wars. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback