The FBI is admitting that it failed to investigate the shooter who killed 17 people in Parkland, Florida this week. Now, Florida Governor Rick Scott is calling on FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation. Axios Reporter Stef Kight explains the implications of these findings.
In a statement Friday, the FBI says a person close to the suspect Nikolas Cruz contacted the agency public access line with information that should have been assessed as a potential threat to life.
"This is now the second time we've seen horrific shootings followed by someone admitting guilt that this maybe could have been prevented had protocol been followed," says Kight. "This is a trend now, and its a tragic one."
Kight reminds viewers of the Sutherland Springs church shooting last fall. It was revealed that the Air Force did not properly log a domestic violence conviction against the suspect, which would have prevented him from legally purchasing a gun.
Gun control is at the top of the agenda for many in Washington. A number of initiatives have been proposed, from raising the minimum purchasing age for guns to banning bump stocks. But with so many cooks in the kitchen, will anything get done?
The Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday which center around an old law written in 1986, well before email and cloud storage were so prevalent. The case has big implications for consumer privacy, says Steven Overly, tech reporter at Politico.
Gideon Resnick, political reporter for The Daily Beast, discusses the Supreme Court's decision to not hear the Trump administration's appeals argument on DACA. This move essentially eliminates the March 5th deadline instated by President Trump last year.
The midterm elections are rapidly approaching. Members of Congress have those races in the backs of their heads as they make key policy decisions in Washington. J.D. Durkin brings us a special look at the race in Texas.
The Dow closes up nearly 400 points. Apple is reportedly releasing three new phones. Samsung unveiled its new S9 and S9+. The Supreme Court declined to take up the Trump Administration's appeal on DACA. Fitbit misses on earnings.
Cheddar Politics goes in-depth on the gun debate with The Young Turks, Rare Media, and Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL). Between Bells catches up with Glam Masters' Kandee Johnson, and UnREAL's Bart Edwards.
Just six weeks after legalizing recreational marijuana, one California city is slashing its cannabis tax rate. The city of Berkeley is cutting its pot tax from 10% to 5% in an effort to attract and retain businesses in the area.
In the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, many people quickly pointed to mental health as the issue at hand. The quick pivot from guns to mental health once again raises the question - how does the media treat white shooters versus people of color?
In the wake of the Parkland shooting, President Trump and a number of Republicans have suggested raising the minimum age for buying a gun to 21. Will President Trump actually follow through? The Root's Michael Harriott and CRTV's Jon Miller discuss.
Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) represents Parkland, Florida and the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. He joins Cheddar to discuss the state of gun control reform as Congress returns to Capitol Hill.
