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Biden addresses Texas shooting, signs executive order on policing

President Biden again called on Congress to pass gun control measures in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. He also spoke about a new executive order aimed at reforming federal law enforcement and creating a national database of officer misconduct. Watch his remarks. Source Read More »

Texas school shooting suspect purchased guns and ammo week before attack

We are learning new details about one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Officials say 19 kids and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. CBS Dallas-Fort Worth’s Erin Jones reports, and then CBS News’ Tanya Rivero joins “Red & Blue” from Uvalde with more. Source Read More »

Texas mass shooting reignites debate on gun reform

The political firestorm around gun reform was on full display when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s news conference on the Uvalde school shooting was interrupted by his Democratic opponent Beto O’Rourke. In Washington, Democrats plan to hold votes on new gun reform bills but Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer isn’t optimistic. Ed O’Keefe has the latest. Source Read More »

Biden vows to defend Taiwan from China

President Biden has vowed to defend Taiwan if China attacks the island, comparing the situation with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Michael Green, senior vice president for Asia, Japan Chair and Henry A. Kissinger Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News’ “Red & Blue” to discuss the president’s comments and his trip to the region. ... Read More »

19 students, 2 teachers die in Texas school rampage

Nineteen children and two teachers were killed and 17 others were hurt when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. Before the massacre, the gunman shot his grandmother, who is in critical condition, and posted about his plans online. Janet Shamlian has the latest. Source Read More »

Second federal baby formula shipment arrives in U.S.

Another massive shipment of hypoallergenic baby formula arrived in the U.S. and could be shipped as early as this weekend to retailers, hospitals and families in need. The Food and Drug Administration appointed an independent investigator to look into delays that led to the shortage of formula. Source Read More »