Across The Country, Students Walk Out To Protest Gun Violence
One month after the shootings in Parkland, thousands of schools are becoming sites of protest. At 10 a.m., students are walking out for 17 minutes — one minute for each Parkland victim who died.
After Mishandling Parkland Shooter Tip, FBI To Answer Questions From Congress
The FBI says it received a tip about the alleged Florida school shooter but did not follow proper protocols. Senior federal officials are appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday.
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What Happens When States Defy Federal Laws
Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with NPR’s Rachel Martin and answers listener questions about the history of states nullifying federal laws by choosing not to follow them.
Students To Walk Out For Gun Control
On Wednesday morning, high school students across the country plan to walk out of class as a protest against gun violence and to call for stricter gun laws.
News Brief: Trump’s CIA Director Pick, Pennsylvania Election, School Walkouts
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Gina Haspel Faces Questions Over CIA Role In Torture
President Trump is nominating Deputy CIA Director Gina Haspel to take over the agency, but she may face a tough Senate confirmation over her past roles.
Students To Walk Out To Protest Gun Violence 1 Month After Parkland Shooting
The demonstrations will last 17 minutes to honor the 17 killed last month. “If the government wants to keep getting paid, they need to listen to what we say,” a Boise, Idaho, student said.
How America’s Gun Industry Is Tied To The NRA
So often the gun debate is framed as gun control activists on one side and the NRA on the other. But what about the firearm industry? Josh Sugarmann, executive director of the Violence Policy Center, speaks with NPR’s Sarah McCammon about the gun indus…
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