Watch | Obama wipes tears speaking about victims of gun violence

Updated on Jan 06, 2016 02:45 pm IST

President Barack Obama unveiled an array of measures on Tuesday tightening control and enforcement of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of legal changes he implored Congress to pass.Obama accused the gun lobby of taking Congress hostage, but said “they cannot hold America hostage.” He insisted it was possible to uphold the Second Amendment while doing something to tackle the frequency of mass shootings in the U.S. that he said had become “the new normal.”Obama wiped tears from his cheeks as he spoke emotionally about the victims of gun violence.

RELATED VIDEOS

The country that welcomed burned-out American sailors now humiliates Israelis…

8:5
Bangkok urged Israel to better guide its nationals after reported incidents involving some Israeli tourists and business operators.
Published on Sep 10, 2026 08:11 pm IST

Zelensky stabs Burnham in the back? Russia uncovers sinister ‘Ukrainian plot’

8:18
Russia’s FSB has alleged that Ukrainian intelligence sought to use information gathered by a Russian security worker linked to the British Embassy in Moscow to plan attacks on Ambassador Nigel Casey and other diplomats, then blame Russia.
Published on Sep 10, 2026 08:07 pm IST

Russian Missiles Hammer Ukraine As Trump Calls Putin Talks ‘Great’ Amid Escalating War

0:50
Russian Missiles Hammer Ukraine As Trump Calls Putin Talks ‘Great’ Amid Escalating War
Published on Sep 10, 2026 07:44 pm IST

PM Modi Signals Readiness with ‘All Set for BRICS 2026!’ Video As Xi, Putin head to Delhi

0:59
PM Modi Signals Readiness with ‘All Set for BRICS 2026!’ Video As Xi, Putin head to Delhi
Published on Sep 10, 2026 07:14 pm IST

WATCH: Rescued Orangutans Receive Treatment at Nandankanan Zoo in Bhubaneswar

0:46
WATCH: Rescued Orangutans Receive Treatment at Nandankanan Zoo in Bhubaneswar
Published on Sep 10, 2026 06:59 pm IST

PM Modi to welcome 11 BRICS leaders: who’s coming, who’s skipping

2:4
PM Modi to welcome 11 BRICS leaders: who’s coming, who’s skipping
Published on Sep 10, 2026 06:54 pm IST
Notifications

Get breaking alerts directly from the newsroom

Notifications are on!You'll be notified when news breaks