Domestic terrorism gap exposed after El Paso shooting
Federal investigators label El Paso as domestic terrorism yet lack a specific domestic statute. The probe highlights legal gaps as prosecutors rely on hate crime and weapons charges while calls grow for a federal domestic terrorism law to target racially motivated violence.
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Trump vows action after mass shootings with few specifics
President Trump condemned weekend mass shootings as barbaric and called for bipartisan action. He blamed mental illness and video games, urged background checks but gave no details, and warned Congress while pushing immigration links and penalties for hate crimes. He defended not expanding gun limits and urged enforcement against extremism online.
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Mexico calls Texas shooting act of terrorism against Mexicans
Mexico's government described the El Paso department store attack that killed 22 people as an act of terrorism against Mexicans. President Lopez Obrador urged US gun law debate, while Foreign Minister Ebrard pressed for action and possible extradition considerations.
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