However, there is still strong resistance by many in the party to any gun-control measures, leaving the fate of new restrictions unclear. ( Gerald Herbert/The Associated Press )Students also have vowed to exert pressure on Congress as the aftermath of the rampage resonates beyond Florida. Still, some Republicans questioned whether additional gun restrictions are the answer. Since the attack, students from the school have become increasingly vocal in their demands for gun-control measures. Trump said Monday that he was supportive of a bipartisan effort to strengthen federal background checks for gun purchases.

Source: thestar February 20, 2018 12:35 UTC