The Latest Breaking News from Gun Control

After back-to-back attacks and amid rising anti-Asian hate, gun violence has become a key – and controversial – issue in communities

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate responded Thursday to last month's deadly shooting at Michigan State University by approving bills that would expand background check requirements for firearm purchases and allow guns to be taken from those deemed a risk to themselves or others.

WASHINGTON — Last year’s Supreme Court case that expanded Second Amendment rights has wreaked havoc on the nation’s gun control laws, witnesses told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday.

A Supreme Court decision that expanded gun rights has wreaked havoc on the nation’s gun control laws, witnesses told the Senate on Wednesday.

President highlights administration’s efforts to reduce gun violence in wake of mass shootings

Executive order aiming to expand firearm background checks signed amid ongoing challenge of passing US gun control laws.

The senator, a leading force in the Democratic push for gun control, warns the US is ‘headed towards a very dangerous place’

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order aiming to increase the number of background checks to buy guns

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order aiming to increase the number of background checks to buy guns

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Despite a growing sense of urgency to address gun violence in the state’s two largest cities and a mass shooting at a high school last fall, the Missouri General Assembly has been slow to pursue any gun reforms.

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University student Troy Forbush called his mother on the night of Feb. 13 at 8:18 p.m. from Berkey Hall and told her that he had been shot.