He meets with attorney general Loretta Lynch to talk about how to bypass congress. Edward lawrence shows us not everyone is on board. President obama fresh off his hawaiian vacation and taking aim at gun control. He meets with attorney general Loretta Lynch to talk about ways to increase background checks for people who buy guns. The president during his weekly radio address defended his position. This policy was supported by some 90 of the american people. It was supported by a majority of nra households. But the gun lobby mobilized against it. And the senate blocked it. Democratic frontrunner for president Hillary Clinton applauds the move to use executive orders to increase background checks for gun buyers. Republican candidates disagree. Now this president wants to act as if he is a king, as if he is a dictator. Fact is, if he wants laws, go to congress and convince the congress that theyre necessary. So he is going to sign another executive order having to do having to do with gun
Executive action. The president is kicking off an effort to tighten the nations gun laws without congress. Learn what his plans will include. And hear from his still opposition. Record removal. Des moines water works says Safe Drinking Water came with a big price tag in 2015. Hear how high nitrate levels wore on the utility. And who officials are blaming for it. Getting fit. Many iowans are packing the gyms and watching what they eat in the new year. Learn how to stick with your fitness resolution. And see some tips put to action. Its tuesday, january 5th. First on 13. Well soon find out how the president plans to combat gun violence in the us. Today hes expected to spell out his executive actions to tighten gun measures. But last night, white house officials revealed what those actions will involve. There will be expanded background checks for many private sales, but not all. That includes more sales at gun shows and on the internet. The government will also provide treatment and for
2015. Police are now asking for your help to find a person of interest. 36year old Tacono Conner was found shot to death on december apartment complex on south union street. 37year old amy stolki was also found suffering from a gunshot wound. Today police announced a material witness warrant has been issued for 60year old alf clark. If you have information about his whereabouts youre asked to call polk county crimestoppers. Conner was the 21st homicide victim in the city of des moines in 2015. One of the more shocking crimes in recent memory in the metro came to a conclusion this morning. 20year old ngor makuey was sentenced for beating his elderly neighbor to death. 7350173506 as a result of count one, murder in the first degree, you will be sentenced to life in prison. There were no surprises from judge Jeffrey Farrell this morning. He handed down the mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. The defendant chose not to address the court before the senten
First on 13. Deadly Mass Shootings seem to be a regular occurrence in america. Now president obama is launching a final year push on gun control. Once again, innocent people were killed because someone who wanted to inflict harm had no trouble getting their hands on a gun. President obama used his weekly address to announce the initiative. Hell meet with attorney general Loretta Lynch today to discuss options for tightening gun laws. Hes expected to take executive action without congressional approval, expanding background checks. The move has widespread public support. But some president ial candidates are already promising to reverse the action if they win the presidency. He knows that he cant get it through congress so hes just gonna try and do it by executive action as if hes king barack obama. All these executive orders hes gonna come out with tomorrow that are gonna undermine our Second Amendment rights . On my first day in office, theyre gone. The expected actions come ahead of
On the president s plan to curb gun violence. This morning hell reveal his plan to americans. A plan that will changes gun laws without congress. Its not going to prevent every mass shooting, its not going to keep every gun out of the hands of a criminal, it will potentially save lives. His plan is to use an executive order to tighten gun laws. By bypassing congress. Its expected to put more restrictions yesterday he got the okay from the attorney general and fbi director that his plan is constitutional. Today he reveals it to the public. Meanwhile republican candidates are accusing him of gutting the 2nd amendment. And are vowing to reverse his action. Should they win the presidency. That announcement is sure to provide some new talking points along the campaign trail. Republican marco rubio will likely have something to say about it when he stops in fort dodge today. Hell host a town hall at decker truck line. That begins at 5 pm meanwhile clinton takes her troop to osage. For an eve