Trump Pays Tribute to Brown University Shooting Victims Amid Calls for Gun Control
Two people were killed and nine injured in a shooting at Brown University's Barus and Holley engineering building. A person of interest in their 20s has been detained by Providence police, though their connection to the university has not been disclosed.
Donald Trump paid his respects to the victims during a White House holiday reception, calling Brown University a great school. The incident adds to a year marked by at least 389 mass shootings in the United States, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
Senator Chris Murphy linked the Brown University shooting to the lasting trauma of the Sandy Hook massacre, stating that communities never fully recover from such events. Meanwhile, political tensions remain high; Joe Manchin urged calm and criticized the 'attack mode' atmosphere amid ongoing political violence, echoing remarks made by Erika Kirk about Charlie Kirk's death.
In other developments, experts have discussed the Trump administration's AI-in-healthcare provisions, noting potential benefits or liabilities for under-resourced hospitals depending on implementation. Trump also mentioned that his domestic policy chief's priority is constructing a triumphal arch in Washington, even as concerns grow over an affordability crisis and looming health premium hikes that could affect over 20 million Americans.
On a personal note, Vilma Cruz, recently detained by federal agents, left her 18-year-old son, Jonathan Escalante, responsible for caring for his nine-year-old sister with a disability and managing family affairs.
The National Labor Relations Board has weakened following the firing of Gwynne Wilcox, with layoffs affecting journalists of color amid pushbacks against diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
