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A national Quinnipiac poll shows 70% of voters oppose U.S. military action against Iran over the killing of protesters, with 18% in favor and 12% undecided; 70% also say presidents should obtain congressional approval before taking military action, with Democrats and independents largely supporting Congress as a backstop and Republicans more divided.
President Biden is considering legislative proposals to impose term limits and an enforceable code of ethics on Supreme Court justices, as well as a constitutional amendment to limit presidential immunity. These changes would require congressional approval, which is unlikely given the current political landscape.
President Biden has announced the creation of a new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, led by Vice President Kamala Harris. The office's primary responsibilities include expediting the implementation of gun safety measures, coordinating support for survivors and affected communities, identifying new executive actions to reduce gun violence, and expanding partnerships with states and cities. This move comes as Biden aims to address the growing crisis of gun violence through executive action, given the deadlock in Congress on major changes to gun laws.