House approves anti-Asian hate crimes bill, sending it to Biden’s desk – live
Legislation would expedite the review of hate crimes targeting Asian AmericansPro-Palestinian demonstrations greet Biden in Michigan 10.44pm BST Nancy Pelosi has called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. “There must be a serious effort on the part of both parties to end the violence and respect the rights of both the Israeli and Palestinian people,” she said, after reiterating the US’ support for Israel. “It is with respect for Israeli and Palestinian lives that leaders must strive for peace through a negotiated two-state solution.” 10.20pm BST When Brian Muhammad, a program manager at a gun violence prevention group in California, asked a 16-year-old boy in 2018 how young people were getting guns, he assumed the answer would be Nevada, the neighboring state with looser gun laws.“Who would waste time going to Nevada when you can just get them in the mail and put it together?” the Stockton teen nonchalantly replied. Related: Ordered online, assembled at home: the deadly toll of California’s ‘ghost guns’ Continue reading…
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