Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), in marking the 10th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy this week, called the amount of gun violence in the United States "un-American" and vowed to keep up the work of the Biden administration in preventing more. "It is wholly unlawful and it is wholly un-American for this level of firearm violence to be going on. So, what I say to … people out there who are railing against this, keep using your voices, we're with you on this. We have to do better," he said in an interview with The Hill at ATF headquarters. He went to Newtown, Conn., three weeks ago to visit families impacted by the 2012 mass shooting that left 20 children and six teachers dead. He said he was inspired by the people he met to continue focusing on gun violence prevention. In 2022, there have been more than 620 mass shootings nationwide, causing Americans to question if the country learned anything since Sandy Hook or if shootings are a part of American life. "At ATF, we don't accept that the level of firearms violence that we're seeing is something that is part of our national story, something we just have to live with. I don't accept that and neither should you," he said. Read more here. |
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Welcome to The Hill's Evening Report, catching you up on news from the afternoon and looking at the big stories likely to impact tomorrow. |
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💰 Fed slows down rate hikes amid early signs of inflation easing
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The Federal Reserve issued its smallest interest rate hike since June this week as the central bank attempts to curb high inflation without derailing a surprisingly resilient economy. |
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🌍 Biden on US-Africa partnerships: US 'all-in on Africa's future'
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President Biden says new trade opportunities and investments in Africa to establish the United States's commitment to Africa's future. |
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🎁 Pope suggests donating to Ukrainians in need this Christmas
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Pope Francis is encouraging people to spend less on gifts and parties this Christmas and send the difference to Ukrainians in need. |
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📉 Trump favorability sinks to lowest level since 2015: survey
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Former President Trump's favorability rating has sunk to its lowest level since 2015, as he mounts his run to reclaim the White House, according to a new Quinnipiac University Poll |
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🗳️ Raffensperger calls on Georgia to end runoff elections
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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling on legislators to do away with the state's runoff system for general elections, arguing that the process places too heavy a burden on voters and election officials. |
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🌈 Democrats link surging anti-LGBTQ violence with GOP rhetoric
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Survivors of violent anti-LGBTQ attacks told their stories during a House hearing where Democrats linked rising violence against the community to rhetoric and policies from the GOP. |
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🏢 Survey: 'Quiet quitters' finding better work-life balance
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More than half of "quiet quitters" say they now have a better work-life balance, according to a new survey. |
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📰 Layoffs planned at The Washington Post
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The Washington Post will conduct layoffs in the coming year, publisher Fred Ryan told employees during a town hall on Wednesday. |
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🌟 Angelina Jolie meets with lawmakers in advocacy for crime victims
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Angelina Jolie is becoming a frequent sight on Capitol Hill — the actor just wrapped up another visit to Washington to push for a new provision in legislation aimed at aiding protections for crime victims. |
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🎬 'Little Mermaid,' 'Carrie' among additions to Library of Congress
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Films including "Iron Man," "The Little Mermaid" and "When Harry Met Sally" will now have a place in the Library of Congress. |
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'PR is the latest risky business for Sam Bankman-Fried'
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