Congress Has Ideas for Easing Gun Violence but No Consensus

LISA MASCARO and MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Feb 25, 2018 The most likely legislative option is bolstering the federal background check system for gun purchases, but it's bogged down after being linked with a less popular measure to expand gun rights. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ivanka Trump and Marco Rubio’s Plan Could Hurt Women, Social Security

Emily Wells / Truthdig Feb 22, 2018 Many policy experts say the Democrats’ plan for family and sick leave could be a more sustainable approach. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sheriff: School Officer Never Went Inside to Confront Gunman

BRENDAN FARRINGTON, GARY FINEOUT and TERRY SPENCER / The Associated Press Feb 22, 2018 Scot Peterson, the armed officer on duty at the Florida school where a shooter killed 17 people, resigns after being suspended without pay and placed under investigation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Highlights of CNN’s Gun Control Town Hall (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2018 Sen. Marco Rubio, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch struggle to answer students and parents in the wake of last week's school shooting in Parkland, Fla. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Shooting Town Hall: Marco Rubio on the Defensive on Gun Control

The Associated Press Feb 22, 2018 The Republican senator from Florida is confronted by angry students, teachers and parents demanding stronger measures in the wake of the Parkland school massacre. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Survivors of Deadly School Shooting Lash Out at Trump

JASON DEAREN, TERRY SPENCER and ALLEN G. BREED / The Associated Press Feb 18, 2018 After criticism from the students, the White House says the president will hold a "listening session" with unspecified students on Wednesday and meet with state and local security officials on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Gun Safety Groups Aim to Oust Pro-NRA Lawmakers

The Associated Press Feb 16, 2018 Groups advocating stricter gun laws are organizing Americans who want to channel anger into action after the deadly Florida school shooting. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Is a Military Coup or Even a U.S. Invasion Next for Venezuela?

Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers / Popular Resistance Feb 14, 2018 An invasion, which some American politicians are suggesting, would lead to another quagmire in which soldiers and innocent civilians are killed over the control of oil. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Cuba Still Too Risky for U.S. Diplomats, According to Rex Tillerson

JOSH LEDERMAN and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2018 Even though the FBI is casting doubt on "sonic attack" allegations, the secretary of state says diplomats will be "in harm's way" if they return to Havana. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hail to the Warmongers

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Dec 20, 2017 The American populace empowers militarism through questions not asked and platitudes unchallenged. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Trump Defends Tax Plan, Predicts Economy Set ‘to Rock’

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and STEPHEN OHLEMACHER / The Associated Press Dec 16, 2017 He suggests the plan, expected to pass in Congress in coming days, could lead to explosive growth. But many economists are doubtful, and critics warn of its effect on the U.S. debt. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

GOP Appeases Rubio, Finalizes Tax Bill

Stephen Ohlemacher and Marcy Gordon / The Associated Press Dec 15, 2017 House Republicans are expanding the child tax credit to placate Sen. Marco Rubio, who had expressed dissatisfaction with the size of the credit that low-income families can claim. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )