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Mitch McConnell ignores calls from Democratic lawmakers to end Senate recess for gun control vote

McConnell released a statement on President Donald Trump's calls for stronger background checks that did not use the word "gun."

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In veiled shot at Trump, Obama urges rejection of leaders who feed 'climate of fear and hatred'

The former president issued a lengthy statement Monday in response to the two mass shootings over the weekend.

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Rand Paul has part of lung removed after 2017 assault by neighbor

Rene Boucher broke several of the senator's ribs when he tackled him while Paul was doing yard work at his home in Kentucky in 2017.

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2020 candidates blast Trump remarks on mass shootings

"We won't truly speak with one voice against hatred until your voice is no longer in the White House," said former Vice President Joe Biden.

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Trump condemns 'racism, bigotry and white supremacy' after weekend of mass shootings

In Monday remarks, the president did not call for additional gun control measures, instead blaming violent video games and mental illness, among other factors, for the scourge of mass shootings.

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House Republicans face reckoning as retirement fever spreads

Rep. Kenny Marchant of Texas announced his retirement Monday, making him the fourth GOP lawmaker from the Lone Star State to do so in recent weeks.

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After El Paso, the White House looks to focus on guns over racial rhetoric

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

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Trump calls for background checks after shootings, suggests tying with immigration deal

As a president, and as a presidential candidate, Trump has been an avid supporter of Second Amendment rights.

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Mitch McConnell fractures shoulder in fall at Kentucky home, spokesman says

Some senators have called for an end to their five-week recess to vote on a gun bill, but a McConnell spokesman said he would "continue to work from home"

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Democrats pressure Mitch McConnell to cancel Senate recess for gun control vote

A bipartisan gun bill passed the Democrat-controlled House in February.

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Beto O'Rourke says Trump to blame for El Paso shooting because he 'stokes racism'

The former Texas congressman was one of several 2020 candidates to link the mass shooting to the president's rhetoric.

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Democrats' focus on the White House may be crowding out the state house — and it might cost them big

The party has long been hobbled by a tendency to focus on the federal government while Republicans made major investments in the states. This cycle, some party leaders are sounding the alarm.

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Ex-MLB commissioner says baseball was fortunate players didn't take a knee

Still, the longtime baseball leader said, "I don't think we're less willing to play a role in things in this country than the other sports are."

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Top aides to Ocasio-Cortez are leaving her congressional office

Corbin Trent, her communications director, will work for her re-election campaign, while her chief of staff, Saikat Chakrabarti, will go to a non-profit promoting the Green New Deal.

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Democrats fret Obama could become collateral damage in nomination battle

Some former Obama officials warn that criticizing Obama's record is "bad politics" for the party's presidential candidates.

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After majority of House Dems call for impeachment, Pelosi says Trump 'will be held accountable'

"In America, no one is above the law," Pelosi said in a statement that outlined the House's investigations into Trump and his administration.

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Majority of House Democrats now support Trump impeachment inquiry

Despite the growing calls for an impeachment inquiry, Pelosi has remained steadfast in recommending restraint.

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Trump scuttles plan to nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe as top intelligence official

Trump lambasted recent news reports about the Texas Republican.

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Trump signs massive two-year budget deal into law

The signing comes after the GOP-controlled Senate voted 67-28 on Thursday and the Democratic-controlled House voted 284-149 last week to approve the two-year deal.

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Majority of House Democrats now favor Trump impeachment inquiry

Despite the growing calls for an impeachment inquiry, Pelosi has remained steadfast in recommending restraint.