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Read Matthew McConaughey's White House speech

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Matthew McConaughey, a gun owner himself, also spoke with President Joe Biden about the need to make changes to gun laws to prevent future shootings.

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  1. Actor McConaughey calls for gun legislation at White House

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    Read Matthew McConaughey's White House speech

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  1. Breitbart News

    Matthew McConaughey Meets with Senators After Endorsing Gun Control as 'Acceptable Sacrifice' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey was spotted on Capitol Hill on Monday and Tuesday, after endorsing gun control laws.

  2. NBC New York

    Matthew McConaughey Powerfully Calls For Gun Control During White House Visit (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    He related the personal stories of a number of the victims of the shooting in his hometown, displaying the artwork of one girls and the trademark green tennis shoes worn by another.

  3. The Daily Caller

    Matthew McConaughey Fights Back Tears Remembering Uvalde School Shooting Victims At White House (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey gave an emotional speech remembering the Uvalde, Texas school shooting victims and calling for change at the White House on Tuesday.

  4. Fox News

    Matthew McConaughey calls for responsible gun ownership in emotional White House press briefing (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Fox News Entertainment newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Matthew McConaughey, a Uvalde native, visited the White House and delivered a plea for change (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    From the White House briefing room, actor Matthew McConaughey delivered an emotional call Tuesday for action on gun safety, relaying stories of grief from his hometown of Uvalde, Tex. and urging lawmakers to act.

  6. Washington Times

    Matthew McConaughey urges gun reform at White House press briefing (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey delivered a fiery, emotional speech on gun control at the White House press briefing on Tuesday, sharing stories of the children who died in a mass shooting last month in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas.

  7. Sioux City Journal

    Actor McConaughey calls for gun legislation at White House (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey offered an emotional call on Congress to “reach a higher ground” and pass gun control legislation. In a roughly 22-minute speech at the White House

  8. Fox News

    Matthew McConaughey pleads for responsible gun ownership in emotional White House press briefing (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Matthew McConaughey begged for responsible gun ownership and changes to laws during an emotional White House press briefing following the Uvalde, Texas shooting.

  9. Local News 8

    Matthew McConaughey tells the story of those killed in Uvalde in emotional plea for action on guns (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered impassioned and at-times emotional remarks at the White House press briefing on Tuesday, telling the stories of those who died in the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and urging more action on gun control.

  10. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: Actor Matthew McConaughey calls for gun control action at White House (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey took center stage at the White House briefing Tuesday to call on Congress to “reach a higher ground" and pass gun control legislation in honor of the children and teachers killed in last month's shooting.

  11. 10TV Columbus

    Matthew McConaughey calls for gun legislation at White House (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    10TV Columbus's feed description

    McConaughey offered a full-throated exhortation for a gridlocked Congress to pass gun reforms that can save lives without infringing on Second Amendment rights.

  12. Towleroad Gay News

    Actor Matthew McConaughey Makes Emotional Plea For Gun Laws At White House (opens Towleroad Gay News)

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    Towleroad Gay News's feed description

    By Steve Holland and Nandita Bose

  13. Voice of America

    McConaughey Calls for Gun Control Action at White House (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey offers full-throated exhortation for gridlocked Congress to pass gun reforms that can save lives without infringing on Second Amendment rights

  14. Politico

    Matthew McConaughey at the White House on gun reform: 'We start by making the loss of these lives matter' (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The actor called for several measures after the mass shooting at a school in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas.

  15. Insider

    Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey presses senators for action on gun safety (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    McConaughey has made his case directly to top lawmakers as Congress weighs legislative action in the wake of a series of mass shootings.

  16. Forbes

    Matthew McConaughey’s Impassioned White House Briefing: Demands Stricter Gun Laws Against ‘Deranged Individuals’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The actor said "responsible gun owners" should embrace action like raising the minimum age to buy assault rifles.

  17. KHOU Houston

    Matthew McConaughey makes passionate plea for changes in gun laws following Uvalde mass shooting (opens KHOU Houston)

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    KHOU Houston's feed description

    McConaughey spoke Tuesday at the White House press briefing.

  18. CBS News

    Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun control legislation from White House briefing room (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    He and his wife visited Uvalde families after the shooting and showed mementos of the victims, as he told their stories to the White House press corps.

  19. Breitbart News

    At the White House, Matthew McConaughey Calls for Politicians to Seize 'Window of Opportunity' for Gun Control (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey appeared at the White House press briefing on Tuesday, endorsing a series of gun control.

  20. NBC News

    Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey's plea for gun control: 'Make the loss of these lives matter’ (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Oscar winner took to the podium at the White House briefing room to urge Congress to take action on guns in the wake of the deadly shooting in his hometown.

  21. The Week

  22. Newsweek

    Read Matthew McConaughey's White House speech (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Matthew McConaughey, a gun owner himself, also spoke with President Joe Biden about the need to make changes to gun laws to prevent future shootings.

  23. Fox News

    Matthew McConaughey praised for White House gun reform remarks: 'Different messenger' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Actor Matthew McConaughey went to the White House to plead for responsible gun ownership following the school shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas.

  24. Thv11

    'Make their loss of life matter' | Matthew McConaughey makes passionate plea for gun law changes (opens Thv11)

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    Thv11's feed description

    McConaughey spoke Tuesday at the White House press briefing.

  25. Rolling Stone

    Matthew McConaughey Calls for Gun Control Reform During Impassioned Speech at White House Briefing (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The actor and Uvalde native’s speech was the most direct plea he’s made for reform since 19 children and two teachers were killed in his hometown

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