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Biden's nominee to lead national firearm regulator faces Senate committee

If confirmed, Steven Dettelbach will be the ATF's first official director in seven years

Preventing gun violence after deadliest school shooting in a decade

Following the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade, many Americans are once again calling for new gun control legislation. Adam Skaggs, chief counsel and policy director for the Giffords Law Center, spoke with CBS News' Lana Zak about what can be done to prevent another shooting.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday May 25, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by Tony Dokoupil.

U.S. bases that honored Confederate leaders to receive new names

The Naming Commission released the names it's proposing for nine U.S. military installations that honor Confederate leaders and is reviewing the names of more than 750 other military assets.

Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas and Minnesota primary results

CBS News projects Kemp will win the nomination, easily defeating Trump-backed Perdue.

Biden: "When in God's name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?"

"I had hoped when I became president I would not have to do this — again," President Biden said from the White House.

Georgia primary tests Trump's hold on GOP

Tuesday's elections aren't just about the candidates, but also about how much sway former President Donald Trump still holds over the Republican Party. That's especially true in Georgia, where Gov. Brian Kemp faces a primary challenge from former Sen. David Perdue. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

CBS News crew takes cover from Russian shelling

A CBS News crew ran for cover as Russians shelled a village near the frontlines in southern Ukraine. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

At least 19 children, 2 adults killed after shooter opens fire at Texas elementary school

The shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers.

At least 14 students killed in Texas school shooting

At least 14 students and one teacher are dead after a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, according to Gov. Greg Abbott. The alleged gunman is also dead. Carter Evans reports.