Those close to the proposal, however, warn “unforeseen circumstances could delay an announcement”. But advocacy groups say some of the people who sell firearms at gun shows are not federally licensed, increasing the chance of sales to customers prohibited by law from purchasing a gun. The White Home would not remark directly on the precise timing or content of Obama’s executive orders.
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Trump on Clinton, Bush: ‘We view this as war’
Later in his speech, Trump remarked that “the last thing [Clinton] wants in her whole life” is to face him in a general election. Clinton’s public comments came as President Obama was in a re-election campaign making claims al-Qaida was “on the run”.
In his continued effort to curb gun violence and strengthen gun laws, President Obama is set to announce an executive action on gun sales at the top of the new year, CNN reports.
Japan agrees to ‘comfort women’ talks: minister
In the face of criticism, President Park Geun Hye has launched an all-out campaign to win public support for the deal. China took a different tack, with state media slamming Japan’s long-awaited mea culpa as insincere and insufficient.
“It is complicated. That’s why it’s taken some time for our policy folks, our lawyers, and our expects to work through this and see what’s possible”, Schultz said.
Sydney’s biggest show kicks off global party despite terror fears
Samoa was the first nation to see in 2016, with New Zealand the first nation with a sizeable population to celebrate the New Year. New York: Around 1 million people were expected to converge on New York City’s Times Square for the annual celebration.
Frustrated with little action from Congress, Obama has vowed to use “whatever power this office holds” to put in place gun control measures via executive action. Under current law, background checks are required for anyone buying a firearm from someone “engaged in the business” of selling guns (like a federally-permitted gun store or dealer).
The action on lost or stolen weapons would target thieves who steal packages intended for gun retailers, according to Politico.
Congress considered, but rejected, a bill to require universal background checks in 2013.
Bytmonas/Getty Images Gun control is among the White House’s hot button issues, with the President repeatedly pushing in vain for new legislation in recent years.
White House adviser Valerie Jarrett said earlier in December that recommendations being submitted to Obama will include measures to expand background checks.
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It did, however send around a new video mocking former Obama cabinet official and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for her position on guns.
