White House Weighs Executive Orders on Gun Control (New York Times) – A day after President Biden called on Congress to pass a new assault weapons ban and tougher background checks, the administration was considering steps it could take without legislation.
Colorado Democrats Consider Ban On Assault Weapons After Mass Shooting (NPR) – “There’s no question that the real solution has to come from the federal government. A patchwork of laws is better than nothing, but clearly, if someone is intent on causing harm and we have strict regulations in Colorado, somebody can drive an hour and a half to Wyoming.
Biden taps Harris to handle border crisis (Washington Post) – “It’s not her full-responsibility job, but she is leading the effort because I think the best thing to do is to put someone who, when he or she speaks, they don’t have to wonder about, is that where the president is,” Biden said. “When she speaks, she speaks for me.”
Democrats Begin Push for Biggest Expansion of Voting Since 1960s (New York Times) – Democrats characterized the far-reaching elections overhaul as the civil rights battle of modern times. Republicans called it a power grab that would put their party at a permanent disadvantage.
Republicans Aim to Seize More Power Over How Elections Are Run (New York Times) – G.O.P. lawmakers in at least eight states controlled by the party are trying to gain broad influence over the mechanics of voting, in an effort that could further undermine the country’s democratic norms.
House Democrats express alarm over slow stimulus checks (The Hill) – Many people who are elderly, disabled or veterans are facing delays in receiving the $1,400 stimulus checks as part of the most recent COVID-19 relief package.