Top USA News Headlines: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Catch up on the latest breaking news in the United States! From gun violence prevention efforts to budget proposals and international summits, stay informed with these top headlines for March 12, 2024.
Gun Violence Takes Center Stage:
President Biden convenes lawmakers to brainstorm strategies to curb gun violence in the wake of recent mass shootings. This follows a Texas Walmart shooter agreeing to pay millions to families of victims in the 2019 attack.
California Governor Gavin Newsom proposes a constitutional amendment to tighten access to firearms within the state.
Budget Battles Brew:
President Biden unveils his proposed federal budget, outlining spending priorities and tax reforms. While unlikely to pass in its entirety, the proposal signals his administration’s direction ahead of November elections.
Former President Trump criticizes potential tax cuts for corporations and wealthy individuals within Biden’s budget plan.
International Spotlight:
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims former President Trump will not provide financial aid to Ukraine in the ongoing conflict.
The United States sends a high-level official to attend an emergency summit in Haiti as gang violence spirals out of control.
Space Station Crew Prepares for Splashdown:
After a nearly 200-day mission, the crew of the International Space Station is scheduled to return to Earth with a splashdown in the Florida Panhandle.
Other News:
The remains of a Vietnam War veteran are identified after being found murdered in Florida in 1980.
A school bus accident in Illinois tragically claims the lives of three children and two adults.