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ABC News Live: JUUL agrees to massive settlement over marketing to minors
Plus, police are expanding their search for second suspect in the stabbing spree in Saskatchewan, Canada, and teachers go on strike in Seattle. WATCH the…
Lawmakers face new deadline to avert shutdown as Congress reconvenes
Meanwhile, Democrats are hoping to pass a marriage equality bill in the Senate. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS:…
2 Dem lawmakers call for damage assessment after Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The House representatives fear the risk of national security in the ongoing Mar-a-Lago investigation after the FBI raid of former President Donald Trump’s estate. SUBSCRIBE…
Primaries a test of Trump’s influence over Republican Party
ABC News’ Zohreen Shah discusses the primaries are underway in five states as three Republican lawmakers who voted to impeach Trump over the Jan 6…
Combative hearing as CEOs pressed over role in gun violence | WNT
Gun-makers were grilled on Capitol Hill about their companies’ role in gun violence in the U.S. and the sale of AR-15 style weapons. WATCH THE…
Red states rush to ban abortion while blue states move to protect procedure l ABCNL
Red states are pushing to ban abortion after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade on Friday, but in states controlled by Democrats, lawmakers…
Washington reacts to abortion ruling l ABCNL
The White House said it will challenge states that try to bar women from travelling across state lines to receive abortion services. WATCH the ABC…
New Jan. 6th hearing to focus on Trump’s pressure on officials to overturn election l GMA
Tuesday’s hearing of the House Jan. 6 committee will examine former President Donald Trump’s efforts to pressure lawmakers to overturn the 2020 presidential election. READ…
‘We’re hopeful, we’re optimistic, this is a start’: Newtown father on gun deal l ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Sandy Hook parents Mark Barden and Nicole Hockley about the bipartisan gun deal and their hopes for future legislation….
Anti-gun violence advocate: ‘Doing something is tremendously important’
Robin Lloyd, the managing director of the anti-gun violence organization Giffords, is calling on lawmakers to take action following the massacre at an elementary school…
Testimonies from gun violence survivors hope to sway lawmakers
Gun violence expert Dr. Jonathan Metzl discussed the impact the gun lobby has on American politicians in regards to gun laws. WATCH the ABC News…
Survivors and victim’s family members deliver emotional testimony l WNT
Amid new pressure for gun reform, lawmakers heard dramatic testimony from a fourth grader who survived the Texas school shooting and family members of victims…
LGBTQ+ youth find safe haven
As some lawmakers across the country draft anti-LGBTQ+ measures, one Alabama public charter school is helping students of all orientations thrive. #abcnews #pride #lgbtq source
Lawmakers reach broad deal on gun control l GMA
A bipartisan group of senators announced an agreement in principle has been reached on new legislation meant to address the country’s ongoing gun violence. GUNS…
Rallies across country call for gun reform following tragic mass shootings | ABC News
Thousands of people at the March For Our Lives rally in the nation’s capital hope to put pressure on lawmakers for gun safety laws. SUBSCRIBE…
Lawmakers under pressure on proposed gun violence prevention measures | ABCNL
ABC News’ Alex Presha and Aaron Katersky discuss the bipartisan proposals and the latest on the investigation. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM…
Biden gives primetime address on gun violence | WNT
In the wake of the latest mass shootings, President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday night and urged lawmakers to “do something.” WATCH THE…
Ohio lawmakers pass a bill to arm teachers
Ohio Democratic state Sen. Teresa Fedor discusses Ohio lawmakers passing a bill that would arm teachers and school staff with firearms after little training. WATCH…
Ohio, Louisiana lawmakers consider new legislation to arm teachers | ABCNL
The president of the Ohio Education Association, Scott Dimauro, talks about the new legislation and what he thinks should be done to stop school shootings….
Lawmakers in Washington are under pressure to act on gun violence
Attorney Michael Haggard discusses his experience on representing cases involving gun violence and his stance on whether lawmakers will act on gun reform following the…
