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Elections
Details about the attack at a rally for the former president are still coming out. Here’s a rundown of what’s emerged so far.
The Business of Guns
In a new episode of “Reveal,” The Trace’s Alain Stephens reports on how law enforcement agencies routinely resell their used guns to buy new ones.
Chicago
The shooting in an affluent area exposed its survivors to the gun violence that many Chicagoans face daily. Two years after living through gunfire, they reflect on what they’ve learned — and how they’re trying to help.
A Decade of American Gun Violence
The drop in shootings during the holiday follows an overall downward trend since the start of 2024. Still, gunfire injured or killed 245 people over the long weekend.
The Trajectory
In an interview with The Trace's Chip Brownlee, Murthy dives into the broader implications for public policy.
The court’s rollback of the 40-year-old precedent could dilute the power of federal agencies — including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The push comes as Republicans seek to rally their base ahead of the 2024 election.
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Philadelphia
Two local gun owners are already challenging the city’s law.
Public Health
Dr. Vivek Murthy called gun violence an “urgent public health crisis.” His office’s warning could have significant ramifications for public policy.
