Las Vegas gunman eyed other festivals before attack
Investigators probe whether Stephen Paddock scoped out larger events in Las Vegas and Chicago, and possibly Fenway Park in Boston, before firing from Mandalay Bay. He killed 58 and wounded nearly 500 at the Las Vegas country concert, with federal officials weighing plans for further attacks.
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House GOP budget clears key step for tax debate
The House passed a 4.1 trillion dollar budget backing deep social cuts and a path to tax reform, while signaling no immediate implementation. It targets Medicaid reductions and broader domestic cuts, with the Senate approving a companion nonbinding plan.
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White House and NRA Open to Limited Gun Controls
The NRA and White House backed a narrow move to regulate bump stock devices used in the Las Vegas massacre. NRA asks BATFE to review compliance with federal law while White House and Speaker Ryan support tightening rules on fully automatic weapons.
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AP NORC Poll Signals Mixed Feelings on NFL Protests
The AP NORC survey finds 52 percent disapprove of athletes kneeling during the national anthem while 31 percent approve. A 55 percent majority disapproves of Trump urging firing players for kneeling, with 31 percent approving. African Americans show higher support for protests.
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Kobach Drafted Plan On Federal Voter Rules For Trump
A Kansas official who later joined Trumps election fraud panel drafted a proposal to alter federal voter registration laws to require proof of citizenship, part of a plan to stop aliens from voting. The unsealed court filings tie Kris Kobach to a strategy circulated in November 2016 and show potential changes to allow states to enforce citizenship documentation at registration.
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