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A video reportedly released by the Islamic State shows the apparent beheading of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto. There is no word on whether or not a separate hostage, a Jordanian pilot, is still alive.
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Junko Ishido, the mother of Kenji Goto, a Japanese journalist held by the Islamic State, speaks to reporters at her home in Tokyo, Sunday after the group announced in a video it has beheaded Kenji Goto.(Photo: Franck Robichon, epa)
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At the White House, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the president’s spokeswoman, said the president was determined to find ways to protect Americans, and especially children, from gunmen. Asked about a broader ban on assault weapons, Ms. Sanders said the White House has not “closed the door on any front.”
Despite the day’s developments, there was deep skepticism in Washington that anything would change because of the long history of inaction by state and federal politicians after similar mass shootings. Gun control activists said they were braced for another disappointing battle with lawmakers.
The president, they noted, promised unwavering fealty last year to the National Rifle Association, drawing thunderous applause at its annual convention by declaring, “To the N.R.A., I can proudly say I will never, ever let you down.” The group in turn enthusiastically endorsed Mr. Trump and spent $30 million on his campaign.
“We’re not asking the House to play in any role in our investigation and we don’t plan to play any role in their investigation,” Burr said.
Intelligence Committee staffers are being given access to an “unprecedented” number of documents, Burr added. Seven staff members have been allocated to the Russia investigation, compared to three for the panel’s review of the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya.
Burr and Warner sought to show that their Russia investigation is on track and proceeding steadily, something that could help tamp down the growing calls for the appointment of special prosecutor or independent commission to handle the issue.