Democrats Introduce Domestic Terrorism Bill to Help with Gun Control | EWTN News Nightly

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Gun control is now a hot topic on Capitol Hill, and getting some sort of reform across the finish line is a goal of both sides. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says that effort starts with the Domestic Terrorism Bill, which was voted on today. Senate Republicans blocked that bill from passing this afternoon. It would have created special units inside the Department of Justice, Homeland Security and the FBI to root out terrorism threats in the US, especially from white supremacy groups. Republicans voted against it because they believe it would infringe on religious liberties and categorize parents who speak out against school boards as domestic terrorists. However, Democrats are not giving up. Senator Chris Murphy says, "We are having votes. We are putting people on the record, one way or another we are going to have a debate here. We are going to force people to tell America which side they are on." Long-time gun control advocate, Senator Murphy, was put in charge by Senator Schumer to reach across the aisle and get some sort of gun reform passed. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales reports. EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf