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Gun self-checks were proposed after the defeat in 2013 of the Manchin-Toomey amendment that mandated checks through dealers on private gun show and internet sales. The late Oklahoma Sen. Tom CoburnThomas (Tom) Allen CoburnDemocrats step up hardball tactics in Supreme Court fight COVID response shows a way forward on private gun sale checks Inspector general independence must be a bipartisan priority in 2020 MORE introduced an amendment, co-sponsored by the late Arizona Sen. John McCainJohn Sidney McCainMeghan McCain: Trump's legacy is DC looking like a 'war zone' What to watch for in Biden Defense pick's confirmation hearing The best way to handle veterans, active-duty military that participated in Capitol riot MORE, to establish an “internet-based, consumer portal” allowing persons to run a NICS “self-background check.” A positive NICS response served as a 30-day “temporary permit” for private gun sales. Coburn argued … [Read more...] about COVID response shows a way forward on private gun sale checks

As the mob broke in, Vice President Mike Pence was rushed out of the Senate chambers by a security team. The Senate went into recess and Capitol Police are hours later still attempting to clear the building. Uncontested, Trump supporters entered the Senate floor and images emerged of police with guns drawn in the House chamber members of the mob attempted to break in. … [Read more...] about LIVE: House, Senate debate second challenge to Biden’s victory

Biden on Wednesday will end construction on Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall, end the ban on travel from some Muslim-majority countries, rejoin the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization and revoke the approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, aides said Tuesday. The new president will sign the orders almost immediately after taking the oath of office at the Capitol, pivoting quickly from his pared-down inauguration ceremony to enacting his agenda. … [Read more...] about On Day One, Biden to undo Trump policies on climate, virus

Besides the prison terms, Levandowski was also sentenced to three years of post-prison parole, during which he was to make speeches titled “Why I Went to Federal Prison.” He also was fined $95,000 and ordered to pay $756,499 in restitution to Waymo. … [Read more...] about Disgraced robot-car star Anthony Levandowski avoids jail with Trump pardon

3:30 p.m. Trump farewell message says his movement just starting: President Trump on Tuesday released an unrepentant farewell video to the nation, touting his accomplishments, saying “we did what we came here to do and so much more.” Even as he leaves office with a dismal approval rating, and on a day when the nation crossed the dark milestone of 400,000 coronavirus deaths, he praised his record on dealing with the pandemic. “This week, we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous,” he said, never mentioning the name of the successor who defeated him, President-elect Joe Biden. “As I prepare to hand power over to a new administration at noon on Wednesday, I want you to know that the movement we started is only just beginning. There’s never been anything like it.” … [Read more...] about Live updates: It’s Inauguration Day for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris