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Gun Background Checks Conducted On More Than 400 Million People Since 1998
The number of background checks conducted for gun purchases has reached 400 million since 1998. Background checks hit the impressive milestone last month when around 2.7 million checks were performed. The background checks were conducted through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS, which is operated by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.…
Biden Waives FBI Fingerprint Checks For Migrant Children Caretakers
To fill the demand for people to look after the growing number of unaccompanied migrant children crossing the country’s border, the Biden administration has now removed the requirement of FBI fingerprint checks for caregivers. While the administration’s motive may be sound, the move has concerned some members of the public. Without the failsafe of background…