White House releases new official portrait of Vice President Joe Biden.
White House photo by David Lienemann
After scoring an “interview” with President Obama, Al Roker managed to get a handshake from Vice President Biden.
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Photo: @AlRoker
President Obama calls for universal background checks for all gun purchases, ban on military-style assault weapons and limiting magazines to 10 rounds. Also says he will nominate ATF acting director Todd Jones as director.
NBC News has learned that Air Force 2 encountered a bird strike last night when landing in Santa Barbara, CA. The plane landed safely.
