Bipartisan bill clears way for bolstering US gun laws | First Thing

$13bn package represents a compromise between Democrat and Republican lawmakers. Plus, Ukrainian forces to leave Sievierodonetsk

Good morning.

The US Senate has passed a bipartisan gun violence bill by 65 votes to 33 after the mass shootings in Texas and New York, in a development that would have been inconceivable just a month ago.

Toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers.

Prevent more domestic violence offenders from accessing firearms.

Help states put in place red-flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people deemed dangerous.

Fund local programs for school safety, mental health and violence prevention.

Who did they seek pardons for? For every congressman and senator who voted to reject the electoral college vote submissions of Arizona and Pennsylvania" - a total of 147 Republicans.