Tens of thousands of demonstrators have descended on Washington and rallies across the US to demand legislation aimed at curbing gun violence. 7NEWS
Tens of thousands of demonstrators have descended on Washington and rallies across the US to demand legislation aimed at curbing gun violence.
The shootings have added new urgency to the country's ongoing debate over gun violence, though the prospects for federal legislation remain uncertain given staunch Republican opposition to any limits on firearms. US President Joe Biden, a Democrat who earlier this month urged Congress to ban assault weapons, expand background checks and implement other measures, said he supported Saturday's protests.
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