Trump says he’s willing to buck NRA; Congress not so sure
By the Associated Press

Congress returned Monday without following Trump’s lead on any of the major initiatives he has tossed into the debate since the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Despite public calls for stricter gun laws, Republican leaders have largely kept quiet after the shooting which left 17 dead and ushered in another phase in the gun debate, prompted by the activism of the young survivors.
The White House is inviting lawmakers for meetings, but Trump’s ideas, including arming many teachers, seem to be falling flat.
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