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Uvaldes Congressman Dodges Guncontrol Questions After Shooting: ‘Not Today

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Fill in the text upload procedure The day after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school, councilors say it's not the time for a Republican debate. Instead, they argued, Americans should be united and love should bring people together. "Because what happened in Ovaldi, Texas, could happen anywhere," spokesman Tony Gonzalez told CBS Morning Wednesday. We must stand together to protect our children from this." However, broadcaster Jill King declined to comment. "I can hear you out loud, Congressman," King replied. “...But the problem is that this happens. We keep beating in the bush and saying, ‘Someone is doing something’ and nobody is doing anything.” Tensions erupted after Republican lawmakers this month criticized a hardline Republican gun law following a series of deadly shootings. Critics approved two bills in the House of Representatives last March to standardize and clarify gun control controls, but their passag...

'Heartbroken And Troubled': State Leaders React To Uvalde, Texas Elementary School Shooting

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Texas leaders on Tuesday prayed for the victims of their thoughts and prayers that killed 14 students and a teacher at Rob Elementary School in Uvalad, Texas. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed at a news conference the day after the gruesome attack that guns were among the dead. The Republican leader also shared a statement that he and his wife Cecilia feel sorry for the victims of this "senseless crime". "Texans across the state are mourning the victims of this heinous crime and the Ubalade community," Abbott wrote. "Cecilia and I mourn this great loss and call on all Texans to show our continued support to those who are suffering. We thank Rob Primary School for the initial brave reactions that helped make them safer. ” Abbott said he instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers to investigate the crime to work with local law enforcement. The Texas Emergency Management Division is providing resources to local authorities to respond t...