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Article snippet: MORE on Tuesday appeared to suggest lawmakers should turn their focus to strengthening background checks for gun purchases in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Florida high school last week. “Whether we are Republican or Democrat, we must now focus on strengthening Background Checks!” Trump tweeted. Trump also posted a tweet slamming CNN and MSNBC for purportedly covering a rally protesting Trump that was organized by Russians posing as Americans. “We can do more to protect our children. We must do more to protect our children,” Trump said during the announcement. It does not appear that a bump stock device was used in the Florida shooting, nor does it appear a prohibition on the devices would have stopped that shooter. Trump said he expected regulations to ban the devices will be finished “very soon.” The move comes under increased pressure from Democrats and survivors of the Florida shooting, who have called for stricter gun control legislation in the wake of the attack that killed 17 people. Survivors of the attacking are planning a march in Washington next month, called the “March for Our Lives,” that will demand children’s “lives and safety become a priority and that we end gun violence and mass shootings in our schools today.” Sen. told the Washington Post on Tuesday he plans to introduce a bill that would expand background checks for people purchasing firearms. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8... Link to the full article to read more