Breaking News: Background checks for gun purchases will be "front and center" in a coming Senate debate, Mitch McConnell said after two weekend massacres.

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BREAKING NEWS Background checks for gun purchases will be "front and center" in a coming Senate debate, Mitch McConnell said after two weekend massacres. Thursday, August 8, 2019 5:39 PM EST Under intense pressure to take action on gun safety, Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, expressed a new willingness Thursday to consider a measure expanding background checks for all gun purchasers. Mr. McConnell has strongly opposed background checks in the past. Read More »

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