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Biden Calls For Ban On Assault Weapons, Expanded Background Checks After Shootings

Following deadly shootings in Georgia and Colorado, President Biden is calling on the Senate to pass two bills that would strengthen and expand background checks. He’s also calling for a ban on assault weapons.

NPR congressional correspondent Sue Davis gives us the latest from Capitol Hill.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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