3 Things To Know Today

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1 House Passes Sweeping Gun Reform Bill

The House is moving to restrict access to guns and ammo, courtesy of the "Protecting Our Kids Act," which passed last night in a 223-204 vote. In the end, five Republicans crossed the aisle to support the measure and two Democrats voted against it. The measure includes things like raising the minimum age to buy semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21, as well as a ban on large-capacity magazines and tougher penalties for trafficking firearms. It also would establish residential gun storage rules, with criminal penalties for violations. Along the way, Ohio Republican Jim Jordan called deadly mass shootings "as wrong as wrong can be," but argued the answer is "not to destroy the 2nd Amendment." Other Republicans have called the bills "reactionary." Either way, the legislation isn't expected to advance in the Senate, where there is significant pushback.

2 Man Arrested Near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's MD Home

A Simi Valley, California man is facing charges of attempted murder of a federal judge after he was arrested near Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Maryland home. Charging documents show Nicholas John Roske arrived by taxi in front of Kavanaugh's home around 1am on Wednesday. According to police, Roske started to walk down the street when he spotted U.S. marshals standing next to their vehicle. The 26-year-old reportedly called 911 and said he was having suicidal thoughts and had traveled to Maryland to kill a Supreme Court justice. When he was arrested, investigators say Roske was carrying a pistol, a knife, pepper spray, zip ties, a crow bar and other items – such as ‘padded shoes.’ Roske allegedly told detectives that he was upset about the leaked Supreme Court document on abortion as well as the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. He is being detained until his court appearance on June 22nd.

3 January 6th Committee Kicks Off Public Hearings Tonight

We’re finally getting our first look at the yearlong investigation into the insurrection that took place on January 6th, 2021. The House committee looking into the matter will hold at least half a dozen public hearings, starting with the first tonight in a prime time airing starting at 7pm on various networks. Beyond that, several hearings will be scattered throughout June, in primetime and during daytime hours. The committee has pledged to disclose previously unseen material, calling the Capitol assault one of the darkest days in American history. The panel cannot initiate prosecutions, but can pass recommendations to the Justice Department.


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