Background Checks Face Defeat

by Howard Kurtz Apr 17, 2013 12:16 PM EDT

Supporters concede the bipartisan push to tighten rules on gun purchases has faltered. MORE

Background-Check Amendment Fizzles

Apr 17, 2013 12:14 PM EDT

As Reid vows support for assault-weapons ban. MORE

Is Immigration a Casualty?

by Patricia Murphy Apr 17, 2013 4:45 AM EDT

Patricia Murphy on the fallout after the Boston blasts stole momentum from the drive for new laws. MORE

Mark Kelly’s New Mission

by Eleanor Clift Apr 16, 2013 6:16 PM EDT

Mark Kelly takes on the NRA and skittish politicians in Washington. By Eleanor Clift. MORE

Checking Back in on Guns

by Michael Tomasky Apr 16, 2013 2:55 PM EDT

Looking a little grim on gun-control, alas. MORE

Kerry: Foreign Students 'Scared' Of U.S. Guns

Apr 15, 2013 12:12 PM EDT

Secretary of State John Kerry told CNN's Jill Dougherty that he's 'heard in a couple quiet... MORE

Gun-Rights Group Endorses Checks

Apr 15, 2013 6:44 AM EDT

Bill’s fate far from assured. MORE

Downward Spiral

by Peter Beinart Apr 15, 2013 4:45 AM EDT

Not so long ago, plenty of Republicans favored gun control. MORE

Don’t Forget the Fake Guns

by Mark McKinnon Apr 15, 2013 4:45 AM EDT

If we are serious about stopping the next mass shooting, we must be serious about curbing violent... MORE

The Week in Wingnuts

by Luke Kerr-Dineen Apr 14, 2013 4:45 AM EDT

// Bulletproof vests in town meetings, comparing gays to alcoholics and other examples of... MORE

Warren: Son Used Unregistered Gun

Apr 12, 2013 3:45 PM EDT

Police confirm. MORE

Pat Toomey’s Savvy Background Check

by Patricia Murphy Apr 12, 2013 4:45 AM EDT

Gun groups vow revenge, but polls show even Pennsylvania’s GOP voters agree with him.... MORE