OnPolitics: Biden to increase background checks on gun sales, what we know

President Joe Biden's executive order looks to strengthen background checks during gun sales, stopping short of requiring universal background checks.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Tue Mar 14 2023 Happy 🥧 Day, OnPolitics readers!  Today, President Joe Biden is set to take executive action to increase the number of background checks during gun sales as the administration looks at how to tackle gun control without the help of Congress.  So what does it do? Well, as White House Correspondent Joey Garrison reports:  The order stops short of requiring universal background checks , which the president has asked Congress to pass through legislation. His action instead directs Attorney General Merrick Garland to "clarify" the statutory definition of firearms dealing, according to senior Biden administration officials familiar with the order. Federal law requires individuals engaged in the business of dealing firearms be federally licensed and therefore check the backgrounds of buyers. Under the order, Garland will use his discretion to ensure gun sellers "willfully violating the law" and those unaware of background requirements become compliant. Biden is set to sign the executive order while visiting Monterey Park, Calif., where 11 people were killed in a mass shooting in January. 🔎 Keep reading: President Biden seeks more gun background checks with new executive action 📝 In case you missed it: Biden looks to stem 'ghost guns,' unveils other steps to curb gun violence 'epidemic' 📨 Get this newsletter in your inbox: Don't miss our politics coverage. Sign up for OnPolitics. Hunter Biden banking records to be reviewed by House GOP investigators The Treasury Department granted access to Hunter Biden's banking records to House Republicans investigating President Joe Biden's son. READ MORE Russian jet collides with U.S. drone causing crash A Russian jet collided with U.S. drone over the Black Sea causing it to crash. READ MORE DeSantis: Support for Ukraine not a 'vital' US interest amid 'territorial dispute' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump's opposition to U.S. aid to Ukraine represents a larger shift in the Republican party. READ MORE Ron DeSantis views on Ukraine differ from others in Republican Party Ron DeSantis says Ukraine should not be a U.S. vital interest. Other major Republicans have said the U.S. should increase support to fight Russia. READ MORE House GOP campaign arm targeting dozens of vulnerable Dems in 2024 House Republicans are trying to flip more than 30 seats held by Democrats to grow their narrow majority in Congress during the 2024 election. READ MORE Biden reveals Jimmy Carter asked him to deliver his eulogy In remarks late Monday, President Joe Biden revealed that former President Jimmy Carter, who is in hospice care, has asked him to deliver his eulogy. 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 ➔ 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