Deal Reached on Background Checks

The Takeaway

In a groundbreaking move, a compromise has been reached on gun legislation between Senators Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia and Senator Pat Toomey, a Republican from Pennsylvania. It sets the stage for the Senate to take up a debate on gun legislation today.  Todd Zwillich, Takeaway Washington correspondent, explains. Follow Todd for the latest from Washington

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