He calls for expanded background checks, red flag laws, safe storage laws and a ban on assault weapons.
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Republican congressional primary suddenly turns red hot
Liz Caruso and Bruce Poliquin clash as June 14 primary approaches in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Recent massacres prompt debate on purchase age for AR-style rifles
The gunmen in 2 of the nation’s most recent mass shootings, in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas, legally bought the semi-automatic rifles they used in the killings after they turned 18.
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U.S., Germany agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine
Western arms have been critical to Ukraine’s success in stymieing Russia’s much larger and better-equipped military.
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Biden pledges gun meeting with Congress, eyeing executive actions
White House press secretary said President Biden wants lawmakers to take a vote on legislation banning the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
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Supreme Court order could affect Pennsylvania Senate primary count
The temporary order could affect the tight Republican Senate primary between former hedge fund CEO David McCormick and celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz.
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Tiffany Bond gains spot on congressional ballot in Maine’s 2nd District
Bond’s entry into the race eliminates the prospect of a one-on-one contest between Jared Golden and Bruce Poliquin.
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Independent qualifies for Maine governor’s race
Sam Hunkler, 65-year-old doctor from Beals, said he’s mounting an independent bid for governor to provide voters with a choice outside of the traditional two-party system.
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Clinton campaign lawyer acquitted of lying to the FBI about Trump, Russia ties
The case was the first courtroom test of special counsel John Durham since his appointment 3 years ago to search for government misconduct during the investigation into potential ties between Russia and Trump’s 2016 campaign.
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Primaries, special election launch 2022 election season in Maine
Contested primaries for the 2nd Congressional District seat and more than a dozen seats in the Legislature, plus a special state Senate election in Hancock County, will take place on June 14.