Biden appoints Harris to head inaugural federal office for gun violence prevention

Vice President Kamala Harris will lead a new federal office of gun violence prevention, which will be formally announced by President Joe Biden on Friday. The office aims to implement gun safety policies and coordinate efforts across the federal government. Longtime Biden aide Stefanie Feldman will serve as its director, with Greg Jackson and Rob Wilcox as deputy directors. Advocates see this as a significant step forward as gun safety legislation remains stalled in Congress, and it presents an opportunity for Biden and Harris to generate enthusiasm among youth voters.