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This week, Congressional committee will consider a bill that would ban the import, sale, and manufacture of semiautomatic assault weapons. This measure wouldn’t require Americans to give up these weapons if they owned them previously. This comes on the heels of a new report released about the Uvalde shooting, and more calls from some to take further action. We breakdown the details of the bill, timeline for a vote and reaction from both sides.

Eben reports on President Biden's overseas trip, including stops in Palestine and Saudi Arabia.

Blair reports on the House expecting to approve 2 abortion related bills today. The first would reinstate the women's health protections established by Roe v Wade. The second would protect women's rights to travel across state lines to seek abortion services. While both have sufficient Democrat majority support to pass the House, neither is expected to clear the Senate.

Jessica is on the scene of a Baymeadows fire at the Bentley Green Apartments. At least 23 residents are displaced, with initial reports being that a lightning strike started the structure fire.

Jared looks at the latest revision of a reduced spending bill from Democrats, complicated externally by rising inflation rates, and internally by Sen. Joe Manchin (WV).

The JMN crew highlights some of the weekend's events you might enjoy - skateboarding, farmer's markets, live theatre, concerts, museums, dinosaurs, beaches, beer fests -- so much to do! Check out the full list in local news, and leave us an Open Mic about your favorite weekend events!

As we head into hurricane season, Ben Becker has a special Consumer Watchdog feature on tree services and insurance. Hear the whole story tonight at 5:45 on Action News Jax!

Blair reports on the current surge of COVID-19 infections, as the latest variant has lead to an increase in diagnoses, but the CDC is concerned that an even greater number of infections are going unreported due to home testing.

Kennedy reports that missing 3-year-old boy Racquan Littles HAS BEEN FOUND.

Jessica reports on a new student protest policy for Duval County students.