Biden and Harris Launch White House Office to Combat Gun Violence

President Biden has announced the creation of the first White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, to be led by Vice President Kamala Harris. The office will focus on implementing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, coordinating support for victims, identifying new executive orders, and working with state and local partners to pass laws. Biden emphasized the need to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, as well as crack down on ghost guns. He urged Congress to take action on gun control, warning that the safety of children from gun violence is at stake. Gun control groups have been pushing for executive action on firearms, including a national emergency declaration on gun violence.