Oct 30, 2018

New Jersey considers new gun laws after synagogue shooting

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D). Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday proposed new restrictions on the sale of guns and ammunition in the wake of Saturday's mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, reports the Wall Street Journal.

The details: New Jersey already has some of the country’s strictest gun control measures, but Murphy said, “no matter how strong we think our gun laws are, we must always look to close loopholes that escaped our prior efforts.” The governor is advocating for a law that would mandate people to present a photo ID when purchasing ammunition, and he has pledged to launch a $15 million grant program to support gun violence-intervention efforts in some cities.

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Older candidates take the lead on social media

Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/Axios

Michael Bloomberg, Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden — all close to 80 — are pushing the boundaries on social media, while their younger Democratic presidential rivals are comparatively staying out of the fray.

The big picture: President Trump's unexpected rise to political power has shown Democrats and world leaders the power of harnessing popular internet culture to get elected.

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South Korea and Italy step up emergency measures as coronavirus cases jump

Data: The Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins, the CDC, and China's Health Ministry. Note: China numbers are for the mainland only and U.S. numbers include repatriated citizens.

The novel coronavirus has spread to more nations as South Korea and Italy step up emergency measures in their countries amid rising case numbers on Sunday.

The big picture: COVID-19 has killed at least 2,462 people and infected almost 79,000 others, mostly in mainland China. South Korea increased the infectious disease alert to red, the highest possible, as its case numbers jumped to 602 and the death toll to five. Italy's government announced emergency measures, with several towns in the north effectively placed in lockdown, as it confirmed two deaths and infections rose to 79.

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Bernie Sanders wins Nevada caucus

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders waves to supporters at a campaign rally on Friday in Las Vegas. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Sen. Bernie Sanders is projected to handily win the Nevada Democratic primary caucus, becoming the clear frontrunner among 2020 Democratic presidential primary election candidates.

Why it matters: Nevada is the first state with a diverse population to hold a nominating contest, highlighting candidates' abilities to connect with voters of color — particularly Latino voters.

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