The GOP’s worst ideas for responding to mass shootings

FEBRUARY 28: People arrive to offer support at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as student arrive to attend classes for the first time since the shooting that killed 17 people on February 14 at the school on February 28, 2018 in Parkland, Florida. In wake of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, which left 14 children and 3 teachers dead, conservatives have been caught somewhat off guard.

Congressman no longer ‘likes’ Tweet slamming school shooting survivor

A Virginia congressman has purged his campaign's Twitter account of "likes" of controversial tweets, including one that suggested a survivor of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting was a paid actor. The Richmond Times-Dispatch cites a statement from the campaign of Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Brat saying a campaign staffer mistakenly liked the tweets, thinking they were logged into their personal account.

What are bump stocks? How they work and why Trump wants them banned

Twelve bump stocks were found in the hotel room of the Las Vegas massacre shooter. Lawmakers, including some Republicans are concerned about their capabilities but what are they? Days after yet another mass shooting sparked a nationwide debate on gun control and an immediate response from lawmakers, President Trump took action.

Poll: Most think mass shootings preventable

A CNN poll released this week shows striking evidence of a shift in American attitudes toward mass shootings: Nearly two-thirds of adults now believe that mass shootings can be prevented, the first time since Columbine that a majority of Americans have felt that way. The survey suggests that the Parkland, Fla., shooting is changing public attitudes about gun violence in a way that other recent killings haven't.

Scalise Meets With School Shooting Survivors

"Whip Scalise met with a group of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students and alumni today in his office to discuss how we move forward as a country following the tragic shooting on February 14th," Scalise spokeswoman Lauren Fine said in a statement. "As a fellow survivor of a shooting attack, Whip Scalise heard from them about their experiences, shared his own experience with the group, and talked about the healing process in the wake of traumatic events."

74 Lawmakers Call On Florida Gov. To ‘Immediately’ Suspend Broward County Sheriff

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott Sunday urging him to suspend Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel over his department's handling of the Parkland shooting. PARKLAND, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Broward County Sheriff, Scott Israel , Florida Governor Rick Scott, ,and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, , speak to the media about the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where 17 people were killed yesterday, on February 15, 2018 in Parkland, Florida.

Florida sheriff says he won’t resign amid questions about school shooting response

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel says he's not stepping down amid criticism of his department's response to the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Israel's declaration comes after a Florida state representative called on Gov. Rick Scott to remove Israel from his post for his deputies' "incomprehensible inaction" during the massacre.

Teachers Say #ArmMeWith Classroom Resources Instead of Guns

In the wake of yet another tragic school shooting, teachers have started an eye-opening movement on social media to let the world know what preventative measures really need to be taken seriously to protect students. In response to the recent mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, President Trump suggested that some teachers receive gun training so they can be armed in their classrooms.

‘A teacher would have shot the hell out of him’: Trump…

"When we declare our schools to be gun-free zones, it just puts our students in far more danger," Trump told the Conservative Political Action Conference. US President Donald J. Trump addresses the 45th annual Conservative Political Action Conference at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, USA, 23 February 2018.

Trump’s Minor Gun Actions Are Probably All Congress Will Allow

In an effort to show he's heeding calls to address gun violence after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, last week, President Trump has thrown out many vague ideas, including arming teachers, raising the age for gun purchases, opening more mental institutions, and creating a ratings system for video games . He's also mentioned several times that we're "going to be very strong on background checks."

At CPAC, Trump’s base trusts him on guns

In the aftermath of a high school shooting in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 dead, President Donald Trump is urging the country and Congress to act. But, pushing the boundaries of conservative orthodoxy on something as fundamental to the Republican Party as the Second Amendment has the potential to reveal schisms between Trump and the base that elected him.