While many public officials and activists are calling for tighter gun restrictions, NPR reports that the U.S. is seeing an increase in sales, driven by first-time buyers. As the Biden administration crosses the 100-day mark, we’re getting a clearer picture of the role of Vice President Harris. CNN has a one-on-one interview. And the L.A. Times explores her early influence. California is headed for its second recall election. Politico explains how it is very different from the previous one, in 2003. A group of women Marines has broken one of the last military gender barriers. Reuters speaks to the first women to pass Camp Pendleton’s feared “crucible,” a 54-hour test of strength and endurance.

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