The most remarkable aspect of the gun control package President Biden unveiled last week is that it includes the first major federal regulation of gun violence in over 25 years. And this during a ...

Conducting a background check on yourself isn’t always necessary if you’re concerned about identity theft, but there are situations when it can be a good idea. Identity theft has been rampant since ...

Whether you’re a landlord vetting a potential tenant or a business owner hiring new staff, today’s background check services promise instant access to public records, credit information, social media ...

Last Wednesday morning, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security held a hearing on the current multitude of hardships encountered by individuals reentering society ...

They may not be the panacea some promise. This report is a part of "Rethinking Gun Violence," an ABC News series examining the level of gun violence in the U.S. -- and what can be done about it.

The same morning Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., renewed his call on the Senate floor for expanding gun background checks, there was yet another mass school shooting. This time, the Nov. 14 shooting was ...

There were over 1 million opportunities for someone to buy a gun from a licensed dealer without a completed background check in 2020 and 2021, according to an FBI report released last month. In all, 1 ...