Biden taps Harris to lead new federal office of gun violence prevention
By Myah Ward Vice President Kamala Harris will lead a new federal office of gun violence prevention, the White House said Thursday. President Joe Biden will formally announce the new office Friday during a Rose Garden event where several advocates and lawmakers have been invited to attend. Harris, who has played a leading role in gun safety policy, will oversee the office, according to a White House statement. Longtime Biden aide Stefanie Feldman, who has worked on gun policy for more than a decade, will serve as its director. “The new Office of Gun Violence Prevention will play a critical