The Blunt effect: How mental health funding in federal gun law could make Missouri safer

While mourners held a moment of silence Monday morning at the site of last week's July Fourth mass shooting in Highland Park, President Joe Biden appeared before a large crowed gathered on the White House lawn to highlight a new $13 billion federal gun safety package he signed into law two weeks ago. "Will we match thoughts and prayers with action? I say yes," Biden said. "That's what today is about." The Monday morning press event also provided the White House a second chance to promote the president's…