The Latest Breaking News from Gun Control

ATLANTA — In an emotional prime-time address, President Joe Biden implored Congress to “do something” to curb gun violence. This week, the House will vote on a package of gun control measures while, in the Senate, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has been working to find common ground.

Oscar winner has previously considered running for governor of Texas

But there are concerns that efforts could still collapse as talks are expected to continue this week

Senator Chris Murphy says measures passed in Florida after Parkland shooting could attract Republican support

A large majority of respondents said they viewed gun violence as extremely or very important in the upcoming midterms.

Of course this moment calls for gun reform. It also demands we dig deeper into the roots of American despair

The mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, are again putting the focus on gun control measures such as waiting periods to buy firearms

Republican congressman said he would support measures limiting access to highly lethal firearms used in recent mass shootings

Spurred by rising violence with firearms, the nation began work to write into law "the strongest gun control measures in over 40 years."