Democrats issue fresh calls for assault weapons ban after shooting tragedies

Questions also raised about the funding of law enforcement agencies in places that refuse to enforce so-called red flag laws

Gun control returned as a leading topic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with Joe Biden and other prominent Democrats issuing fresh calls for a ban on assault weapons for the general public.

At the same time, questions were raised about the funding of law enforcement agencies in places that refuse to enforce so-called red flag laws, after shooting tragedies in Virginia and Colorado in the last two weeks.