The Federal Bureau of Investigation has provided the following update regarding the shooting in Orlando. The text below, which includes a partial transcript of comments made by shooter Omar Mateen, are as provided by the FBI. For updates on this story, follow @BNONews on Twitter or follow us on Facebook.
Republican U.S. Senator John McCain said Thursday that President Barack Obama is "directly responsible" for Sunday's nightclub massacre in Orlando because of his handling of the Islamic State, though he later claimed he misspoke. (more)
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has voiced its support for a ban on gun sales to people who are suspected of links to terrorism, as long as law-abiding citizens have the means to be removed from watchlists. (more)