The Latest Breaking News from Gun Control

PHILADELPHIA — Calls for new laws to prevent gun violence, spurred nationwide in recent weeks by mass shootings, echoed in Philadelphia following Saturday’s mass shooting on South Street.

Two incidents recently took place that reinvigorated the discussion on gun control. In the United States, it was a school shooting in Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead. In India, it was the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala.

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.

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Manchin is a member of a bipartisan group of senators working to strike a deal on gun control .

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"They gave up even before there was going to be a modicum of legislative fight or advocacy," ex-Senate aide says

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