"Biden Administration Implements Background Check Requirements for Gun Shows and Online Sales"

The US Justice Department has announced a new rule requiring mandatory background checks for firearms sold at gun shows and online, closing the so-called gun show loophole. The rule clarifies who is considered a firearms dealer and aims to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of criminals. The White House estimates that 22% of guns owned by Americans were acquired without a background check. Gun control advocacy groups have welcomed the rule, while the Biden administration continues to push for tougher gun regulations.