Joe Biden 'determined' to ban assault weapons in United States after multiple mass shootings
United States president Joe Biden reiterated on Tuesday that he is ‘determined’ to ban all assault weapons in the aftermath of a number of mass shootings in the country. During his visit to Pennsylvania ahead of the mid-term elections, he criticised Republicans for blocking gun reforms in the past and also promoted the “Safer America Plan” developed by the Democratic Party. "I'm determined to ban assault weapons in this country. Determined. I did it once before and I'll do it again," Biden said during his visit to the city of Wilkes-Barre, according to AFP.