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New York Times:
Uvalde Live Updates: Tactical Team Was Ordered to Hold Back, Officials Say — A Border Patrol tactical team was ordered to hold back before confronting the gunman. — When specially equipped federal immigration agents arrived at the elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday …
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Marlene Lenthang / NBC News:
Police admit to driving past the shooter and other failures in responding to the Texas school massacre — Texas officials give updated timeline of Uvalde school shooting — Police admitted to a stunning string of failures — including driving right by the gunman — in responding …
Discussion:
Insider and The Daily Caller
Alexandra E. Petri / New York Times:
Students in the room with the gunman called 911 many times. — Students who were in the classroom with the gunman called 911 several times, including a lengthy call during which some shooting and other sounds of the attack could be heard, according to Steven McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Discussion:
Lawyers, Guns & Money and The Bulwark
Elizabeth Findell / Wall Street Journal:
Uvalde Police Made ‘Wrong Decision’ in Waiting to Storm Shooter, Says Official — Police incorrectly thought no children were at risk despite repeated 911 calls from inside the classroom, says official — UVALDE, Texas—Police who responded to the mass shooting at an elementary school …
Discussion:
Axios, The Texas Tribune, Daily Kos and NBC Boston
CNN:
She smeared blood on herself and played dead: 11-year-old reveals chilling details of the massacre — (CNN)An 11-year-old survivor of the Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde, Texas, feared the gunman would come back for her so she smeared herself in her friend's blood and played dead.
Discussion:
Associated Press, Rolling Stone, The Hill, Mercury News, The Gateway Pundit, Click2Houston.com, Mediaite, Metro.co.uk, Insider, Fox News and Press Telegram
Mark Berman / Washington Post:
How the official accounts about the Uvalde shooting have changed — Since a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Tex., on Tuesday, killing 19 children and two teachers, authorities have provided an incomplete — and evolving — explanation of what happened.
John Stoehr / The Editorial Board:
What are police for? — We venerate cops, not teachers. It's backwards.
What are police for? — We venerate cops, not teachers. It's backwards.
Discussion:
KSAT-TV, Insider and Digby's Hullabaloo
Associated Press:
Police waited 45 minutes in school before pursuing shooter
Police waited 45 minutes in school before pursuing shooter
Discussion:
Sputnik's True Confessions, New York Post and CNN
Allahpundit / HotAir:
Uvalde student survived by covering herself in friend's blood and playing dead
Uvalde student survived by covering herself in friend's blood and playing dead
Discussion:
Politico, Washington Post and The Daily Caller
NBC News:
Police waited an hour for backup in the Uvalde shooting. That's an outdated tactic, experts say.
Police waited an hour for backup in the Uvalde shooting. That's an outdated tactic, experts say.
Discussion:
The Daily Beast, Washington Post, UPI, CNN, The Nation, Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion, NaturalNews.com, Ian Haworth, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, Mediaite, Progress Report, Washington Examiner, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, New York Times, NBC Boston, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Mediaite and New York Times
Patrick Reilly / New York Post:
Heroic officer rushed into Uvalde school with barber's shotgun to save daughter, wife
Heroic officer rushed into Uvalde school with barber's shotgun to save daughter, wife
Discussion:
RedState, Breitbart, IJR, Wired, The Status Kuo, DonaldsHeroes's Newsletter, Whiskey Riff and Mediaite
Ariana Garcia / Houston Chronicle:
Gun company hides online, drops out of NRA convention after being linked to Uvalde, Texas shooting — The gun manufacturer that produced the AR-15-style assault rifle the Uvalde, Texas elementary school shooter used to kill 19 children and two teachers has shut down its social media accounts after being linked to the massacre.
Discussion:
Bloomberg, CBS News, New York Times and The Signorile Report
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Steve Reilly / Grid News:
Trump proposed raising age limits for gun buys after Parkland — The idea had bipartisan support. Even brain science backs it up. — In February 2018, days after 17 people were killed by a mass shooter in Parkland, Florida, then-President Donald Trump shared a rare moment of agreement …
Jackson Richman / Mediaite:
House Republican Claims Uvalde School Shooter Was Arrested Four Years Ago for Threat to Shoot Up a School — Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) claimed on Friday that the gunman behind Tuesday's shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, was arrested four years ago for threatening to shoot up a school.
Discussion:
The Daily Beast, The Federalist, American Greatness, CNSNews, The Daily Caller, Metro.co.uk and Louder With Crowder
Brian Schwartz / CNBC:
The National Rifle Association's lobbying machine is still potent despite financial woes that reduced its clout
The National Rifle Association's lobbying machine is still potent despite financial woes that reduced its clout
Discussion:
Rolling Stone and Informed Comment
Michael C. Bender / New York Times:
After El Paso shooting, Trump pushed again on gun control. His aides talked him out of it.
Jacqueline Alemany / Washington Post:
House Oversight Committee initiates gun manufacturer investigation
House Oversight Committee initiates gun manufacturer investigation
Discussion:
The Hill, New York Post and WSAV-TV
Rachel Treisman / NPR:
Caught in a storm of criticism and internal strife, the NRA meets in Houston
Caught in a storm of criticism and internal strife, the NRA meets in Houston
Discussion:
HotAir, CNBC and Washington Post
Isaac Stanley-Becker / Washington Post:
Maker of rifle in Texas massacre is deep-pocketed GOP donor
Maker of rifle in Texas massacre is deep-pocketed GOP donor
Discussion:
Raw Story
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Lee Greenwood Pulls Out of NRA Concert in Houston
Lee Greenwood Pulls Out of NRA Concert in Houston
Discussion:
Associated Press, The Hill, New York Times, Faithwire, The Daily Beast, The Transom, New York Post, PennLive, Talking Points Memo, CNN, Breitbart, Raw Story, POLITICUSUSA, KKTV-TV, The Daily Wire, NPR and NBC News
Washington Post:
Democrats slam Republicans for attending NRA conference in wake of shooting
Democrats slam Republicans for attending NRA conference in wake of shooting
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WSAV-TV, Politico, Tales From the Homestead, C-SPAN.org, Raw Story, The Hill, Al Jazeera, ABC News, HuffPost, Politico, New York Times, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, The Hill, Axios, Insider, New York Post, The Sun, IJR, CNN and CBS News
Andrew Zhang / The Texas Tribune:
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick cancel in-person NRA convention appearance in wake of Uvalde mass shooting
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick cancel in-person NRA convention appearance in wake of Uvalde mass shooting
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Fox News, The Hill, CNN, CBS News, Insider, Conservative Review, Dallas Morning News, IJR, NBC News, Washington Times, ABC13, Washington Post, Common Dreams, The Hill and NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Washington Post:
Latest White House plan would forgive $10,000 in student debt per borrower — The administration has been nearing a final decision on the matter but may delay an announcement — White House officials are currently planning to cancel $10,000 in student debt per borrower …
Discussion:
HuffPost, HotAir, The Hill, The Root, Common Dreams, The Daily Caller, al.com, Jezebel, Insider, Forbes, Twitchy and Talking Points Memo
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Edward-Isaac Dovere / CNN:
Biden nears decision on student loans as inflation worries mount
Biden nears decision on student loans as inflation worries mount
Discussion:
Mercury News and nationalinterest.org
James Kirchick / Politico:
The Plot to Out Ronald Reagan — A group of Republicans tried to stymie what they alleged was a nefarious homosexual network within the campaign of their own party's standard-bearer. More than 40 years later, the story can finally be told. … It was 3:15 on the morning of June 26, 1980 …
Buffalo News:
Authorities investigating if retired federal agent knew of Buffalo mass shooting plans in advance — Law enforcement officers are investigating whether a retired federal agent had about 30 minutes advance notice of a white supremacist's plans to murder Black people at a Buffalo supermarket …
Discussion:
The Root, Conservative Review, The Gateway Pundit, Insider, Raw Story, The Daily Wire, BizPac Review, WIVB-TV and NOQ Report
Hans Nichols / Axios:
Scoop: Manchin serious about Schumer talks — Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) told Axios on Thursday he's earnestly engaged in talks with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) over a climate, energy and deficit reduction package, reviving hopes for action this year.
Discussion:
Insider, Donovan's Reef, Washington Post, Breitbart, HotAir and Articles Archive
New York Times:
Trump's Federal Suit Against New York A.G. Is Dismissed — Mr. Trump had argued that an inquiry by the attorney general, Letitia James, violated his constitutional rights. It was his second legal loss in two days. — In the latest legal blow to Donald J. Trump, a federal judge …
Erich Schwartzel / Wall Street Journal:
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Loses Chinese Investor Due to Pro-U.S. Messaging — Tencent Holdings pulled out of financing the film over concerns about Chinese officials' reaction — The filmmakers behind ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ sought to avoid political themes, sending Tom Cruise's fighter-pilot character …
Eugene Scott / Washington Post:
Kurt Schrader loses primary in Oregon's 5th District — Although he had Biden's endorsement, Schrader was challenged from the left by Jamie McLeod-Skinner. — More than a week after voters went to the polls, incumbent Rep. Kurt Schrader fell to Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the Democratic primary …
Discussion:
The Daily Beast, Politico and Political Wire
Jackie Calmes / Los Angeles Times:
The boy who touched Obama's head is graduating, with the ex-president's congratulations — In each of the last two weeks, an 18-year-old American male has horrifically gripped the nation's attention, one for allegedly gunning down 10 Black people at a grocery store in upstate New York …
Wall Street Journal:
The Jan. 6 Committee Is Weaponizing Majority Rule — If Republican leaders were to participate in this political stunt, it would change the House forever. — 1x — While Americans are struggling to put gas in the tank and food on the table, Democrats are busy weaponizing government to attack Republicans.
Discussion:
Bloomberg, Washington Examiner, Washington Post, The Federalist, New York Times, CNN, The Hill and Raw Story
Calvin Cutler / WCAX-TV:
Kesha Ram Hinsdale drops out of US House race, endorses Becca Balint — MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Chittenden County Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale is dropping out of the race for U.S. House of Representatives. — The Democrat launched her campaign in January following Congressman Peter Welch's announcement …
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VTDigger
Dave Jamieson / HuffPost:
Trader Joe's Cut Workers' Retirement Benefits During The Pandemic — The company's decision to slash its contributions to retirement plans has employees talking about a union. — Workers at Trader Joe's found out in January that retirement benefits had been cut in half for many employees.
Discussion:
In These Times
David Lauter / Los Angeles Times:
Essential Politics: Gun deaths dropped in California as they rose in Texas: Gun control seems to work — Time was — not that long ago — that after a mass shooting, gun rights advocates would nod to the possibility of compromise before waiting for memories to fade and opposing any new legislation to regulate firearms.
Discussion:
Jae, The Mahablog and CNN
George Strobel / Forbes:
Department Of Commerce Decision Puts Fate Of U.S. Solar Industry In Jeopardy — George L. Strobel II is Partner, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Monarch Private Capital. — On March 28, in a decision that would put the U.S. solar industry on hold, the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated …
Zaid Jilani / NewsNation:
After Columbine: Quick police action vital in mass shootings — (NewsNation) — We are still learning details of how police responded to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, but the grim reality of numerous prior school and mass shootings have given law enforcement evidence of how to approach these situations.