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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.
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 …
Jacqueline Alemany / Washington Post:
House Oversight Committee initiates gun manufacturer investigation
Discussion: The Hill and WSAV-TV
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Lee Greenwood Pulls Out of NRA Concert in Houston
Washington Post:
Democrats slam Republicans for attending NRA conference in wake of shooting
Isaac Stanley-Becker / Washington Post:
Maker of rifle in Texas massacre is deep-pocketed GOP donor
Discussion: Raw Story
Andrew Zhang / The Texas Tribune:
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick cancel in-person NRA convention appearance in wake of Uvalde mass shooting
Cheri Mossburg / CNN:
Musicians cancel performances at upcoming NRA convention in wake of Uvalde shooting
Discussion: Raw Story and Breitbart
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: Daily Kos and NBC Boston
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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.
Zaid Jilani / NewsNation:   After Columbine: Quick police action vital in mass shootings
NBC News:
Police waited an hour for backup in the Uvalde shooting. That's an outdated tactic, experts say.
Kipp Jones / Mediaite:
Texas Police Lieutenant Says Cops Were Reluctant to Engage Gunman Because 'They Could've Been Shot'
New York Times:
Uvalde Had Prepared for School Shootings. It Did Not Stop the Rampage.
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 …
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Edward-Isaac Dovere / CNN:
Biden nears decision on student loans as inflation worries mount
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 …
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, Breitbart and HotAir
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Washington Post:
Democrats set to blow past Memorial Day deadline for climate deal
Discussion: New York Times and Reuters
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 …
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 …
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.
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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 …
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 …
Discussion: HuffPost, CNN and CBS News
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 …
New York Times:
How an Organized Republican Effort Punishes Companies for Climate Action  —  Legislators and their allies are running an aggressive campaign that uses public money and the law to pressure businesses they say are pushing “woke” causes.  —  In West Virginia, the state treasurer has pulled money …
Discussion: Unfogged
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 …
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
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 …
Discussion: VTDigger
Washington Post:
Here's what expiring Obamacare subsidies could mean for consumers  —  Good morning, and happy Friday before a long weekend ☀️ The Health 202 won't be around on Memorial Day, but we'll be back in your inbox on Tuesday.  —  Today's edition: The CDC has identified at least nine cases …
 
 
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