Donald Trump will not consider the House-passed universal background checks bill as part of his proposed gun package, according to a source familiar with the conversation on guns
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“We’re certainly willing to discuss the finer points of legislation with our Republican colleagues, but we made one thing clear to the president -- the effectiveness of gun safety measures will be severely compromised if we allow the loopholes in our background check system to remain intact,” Schumer said on the Senate floor.
Trump met again with aides Monday to discuss proposals to address gun violence. The White House expects to release the package of proposal this week but Trump is on a campaign trip to New Mexico and California though Wednesday night. On Friday, he will host an all-day state visit for officials from Australia. His schedule makes Thursday the most likely day, though nothing has been scheduled.
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