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The criminal complaint details how Vance Luther Boelter targeted homes of Minnesota state legislators, resulting in the deaths of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and serious injuries to state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
State legislators are rushing to draft bills to regulate the increasing sophistication of false or highly misleading political ads generated by artificial intelligence, as the issue becomes more pressing with the 2024 primary elections approaching. The goal is to prevent deceptive tactics seen in elections overseas, such as deepfake voice recordings and fake A.I. images, which have raised concerns about their potential impact on election outcomes.
Three state lawmakers from Connecticut attended a White House summit on gun violence prevention, where they discussed federal resources and public policy. The lawmakers, who have been supportive of gun safety measures in Connecticut, learned about the effectiveness of state laws and the availability of federal resources. They also shared insights and lessons learned with legislators from other states. The summit highlighted the need for creating a state-level gun violence prevention office and tracking ammunition through microstamping. Vice President Kamala Harris announced an initiative to provide states with resources and help them adopt gun safety measures, including safer gun storage provisions. However, passing these measures in a divided Congress remains a challenge, so state lawmakers are taking the lead in implementing gun safety reforms.
Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with 100 Democratic state legislators from 39 states at the White House to discuss ways to address gun violence in the United States. The Department of Justice will also announce two actions aimed at supporting safe storage and reporting of stolen firearms. Harris will discuss setting up state offices of gun violence prevention, red flag laws, responsible gun ownership, safe storage requirements, reporting lost and stolen firearms, and supporting survivors. Gun violence has been the leading cause of death for children in the US since 2020, and the country has the highest rate of gun deaths among wealthy nations. Democrats generally support stricter gun laws and expanded mental health services, while Republicans, backed by the National Rifle Association, oppose stricter laws citing the Second Amendment.
Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with nearly 100 Democratic state legislators from 39 states at the White House to discuss ways to address gun violence in the United States. The Department of Justice will also announce two actions to support safe storage and reporting of stolen firearms. The Biden administration has established a new office of gun violence prevention, overseen by Harris, as part of their efforts to curb the country's growing gun deaths. Gun violence has been the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. since 2020, and the country has the highest rate of gun deaths among wealthy nations. Democrats generally support stricter gun laws, while Republicans, backed by the National Rifle Association, oppose such measures, citing the Second Amendment.