Punchbowl News: “For the first time since negotiations began last week in the wake of several horrific mass shootings, there are serious doubts that a deal can be reached by Sens. Chris Murphy and John Cornyn, the lead Democratic and GOP negotiators on the package.”
“Republicans insist Democrats must move in their direction on the so-called “boyfriend loophole,” a provision that bars domestic abusers from getting guns. Republicans want to make sure claims from long dormant relationships don’t impact the ability of someone to buy a gun. Democrats want to broaden the language.”
“There are also unresolved issues over the red-flag provisions, although senators familiar with the matter believe those can still be closed out.”
New York Times: “The impasse on the boyfriend loophole has become so sticky that Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas and a crucial player in the talks, said the proposal could be dropped from the package altogether.”
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