Tag: Murphy, Christopher Scott

Massacres Test Whether Washington Can Move Beyond Paralysis on Gun Laws

The United States is facing a widening gap between the scale of gun violence and what America’s political leaders can agree are the right responses to the carnage.

Senators Grasp for a Bipartisan Gun Deal, Facing Long Odds

A group of Republicans and Democrats have begun an urgent set of talks aimed at reaching an elusive compromise on new gun laws. After a decade of failure, can this time be different?

Congress Is Paralyzed on Guns. Here’s Why Chris Murphy Is Still Hopeful.

The Democrat from Connecticut, who has spent his decade in the Senate trying and failing to enact gun safety bills, says his party should make the issue the core of its 2022 midterm message.