Gun violence in the United States has declined during President Donald Trump’s first year back in office compared to President Joe Biden’s final year, according to new data from the Gun Violence Archive (GVA). The numbers, released Thursday in a post on X, reveal decreases in overall gun deaths, gun injuries, and even incidents categorized as “mass shootings” under GVA’s broad definition.
Amid growing scrutiny over the Sig Sauer P320 pistol platform, the firearms manufacturer released a strong statement reaffirming confidence in the weapon’s safety and reliability. The response follows multiple lawsuits alleging unintentional discharges, a temporary Air Force suspension, and a controversial memo from ICE suggesting a shift to Glock sidearms.
The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit filed by the Mexican government against U.S. gun manufacturers, alleging the companies aided in illegal gun sales to Mexican cartels.
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (R) is encouraging gun makers in Colorado to move to his state after Democratic Governor Jared Polis signed restrictive gun control measures.
On Monday, March 31, Kevin A. Batts, a 59-year-old staff member for Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police for carrying a pistol without a license on Capitol grounds.
