Skip to Main Content
PBS News Hour

Families impacted by gun violence testify before Congress

Families of mass shooting victims testify before Congress as lawmakers debate legislation

06/08/2022

PBS News Hour

Families impacted by gun violence testify before Congress

Clip: 6/8/2022 | 5m 31sVideo has Closed Captions

Families of mass shooting victims testify before Congress as lawmakers debate legislation

As negotiations on gun legislation continued on Capitol Hill, lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee heard wrenching testimony from those affected by recent mass shootings. Democrats on the committee cited these witnesses as motivation to push for stricter gun laws. But Republicans cautioned against any laws that would impact law-abiding gun owners. William Brangham reports.

06/08/2022

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Inspiring words commencement speakers shared with graduates

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 6/8/2022 | 4m 21s | Inspiring words commencement speakers shared with 2022 graduates (4m 21s)

Principals unite after shootings at their schools

Clip: 6/8/2022 | 6m 1s | Principals who experienced gun violence unite to help schools undergoing new tragedies (6m 1s)

Takeaways and lessons from Tuesday's primaries

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 6/8/2022 | 8m 35s | Lessons and takeaways from Tuesday's primaries and what lies ahead for both parties (8m 35s)

Why India has a glut of unused COVID vaccines

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 6/8/2022 | 6m 31s | Falling demand causes glut of unused COVID vaccines in India (6m 31s)

Woodward and Bernstein reflect on parallels of Nixon, Trump

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 6/8/2022 | 8m 52s | Woodward and Bernstein reflect on the parallels between Watergate and the Capitol attack (8m 52s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?