The state of America's gun legislation negotiations

'How much more carnage are we willing to accept?'

Senators.
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In the wake of the May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 children and two teachers dead, a bipartisan group of senators started negotiations for gun legislation. President Biden has called on Congress to take steps that could prevent similar massacres, including banning assault weapons and enacting red flag laws. Here's everything you need to know:

Who is participating in the talks?

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia is night editor for TheWeek.com. Her writing and reporting has appeared in Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, The New York Times, The Book of Jezebel, and other publications. A Southern California native, Catherine is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.