OnPolitics: Nashville shooting prompts Biden to call for assault weapons ban

President Joe Biden noted that the suspect had two "assault-type weapons," which are among the weapons he wants Congress to ban.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Mon Mar 27 2023 Hi there, OnPolitics readers. President Joe Biden renewed his call for Congress to ban assault weaspons and high capacity magazinesfollowing the school shooting in Nashville today that saw three children and three staff members killed. "It's heartbreaking, a family's worst nightmare," Biden said. "We have to do more to stop gun violence. It's ripping our communities apart, ripping at the very soul of the nation. We have to do more to protect our schools so they aren't turned into prisons." During his remarks, Biden noted that the suspect — a 28-year-old woman —had two "assault-type weapons," which are among the weapons he wants Congress to ban, in addition to a pistol.  🔎 Keep Reading: President Biden renews call to ban assault weapons, singling out guns used in deadly Nashville shooting 🕵️ In case you missed it: 'It's just common sense': Biden signs new executive action expanding gun background checks 📨 Get this newsletter in your inbox: Don't miss our politics coverage. Sign up for OnPolitics. Supreme Court asked to toss permanent voting ban aimed at Black felons The Supreme Court is weighing whether to hear an appeal that challenges a permanent voting ban on people convicted of certain felonies in Mississippi. READ MORE Advertisement TikTok users rally around app as Congress doubles down on concerns TikTok users rallied around the app after a tense congressional hearing that lawmakers said validated their concerns about TikTok and national security. READ MORE Anxiety surges as Donald Trump may be indicted soon: What happens next Donald Trump's many legal problems – and calls for protests – have generated new fears of political violence and anxiety about the 2024 election. READ MORE Regulators to be grilled by Congress as First Citizens acquires SVB Congress will hold two hearings, investigating federal regulators' response to recent bank failures and what led to the biggest crises since 2008. READ MORE Biden limits how U.S. government can use commercial spyware President Biden is limiting how the government can use commercial spyware, which poses a growing threat to government workers and information systems. READ MORE Protesters flood the streets of Israel after Netanyahu fires defense minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, who had called for a halt on sweeping judicial reforms. Netanyahu's proposal has sparked months of protests in Israel and abroad. READ MORE Advertisement 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 ➔ 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