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Donald Trump asks Congress for broad bill on gun control

Donald Trump asks Congress for broad bill on gun control

US President Donald Trump on March 1, urged a diverse group of lawmakers - some who want more gun restrictions, others averse to gun control - to come up with comprehensive legislation to prevent school shootings following the nation and amp;#39;s most recent massacre. The Republican president, endorsed by the powerful gun lobby National Rifle Association in his 2016 campaign, has been wary of angering voters who oppose any curbs on gun ownership, particularly ahead of the November elections in which his party and amp;#39;s control of Congress will be at stake. Mar 2, 2018
Amnesty accuses President Trump of human rights violations

Amnesty accuses President Trump of human rights violations

Human rights organization Amnesty International has provided a scathing review of human rights worldwide in its annual report.The report mentions Donald Trump alongside leaders of Russia, China, Egypt, the Philippines and Venezuela as violating human rights. Feb 22, 2018
Trump suggests arming teachers could prevent school shootings

Trump suggests arming teachers could prevent school shootings

US President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday (21 February) that arming teachers could help prevent massacres such as last weeks mass shooting at a Florida high school. He voiced support for the idea during an emotional White House meeting with students who survived the shooting and a parent whose child did not. Feb 22, 2018
Donald Trump is the worst president according to political science experts

Donald Trump is the worst president according to political science experts

On a scale of 0 to 100 for overall greatness, President Trump scored just over 12, coming in dead last among U.S. commanders-in-chief in an expert rankings survey released on Presidents Day. The 2018 Presidents and Executive Politics Presidential Greatness Survey, which ranks presidents from best to worst, was based on responses from 170 current and recent members of a section of the American Political Science Association, an organization of social science experts. Feb 20, 2018
Elizabeth Warren addresses Pocahontas slurs

Elizabeth Warren addresses Pocahontas slurs

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech at the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, addressing her controversial claims of Native American heritage and calling out President Donald Trump and amp;#39;s habit of calling her Pocahontas. Feb 15, 2018
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