Mass Shooting Suspect Was A Former FedEx Employee

A former employee was involved in an incident at an Indianapolis facility, leading to a mass shooting. The suspect, aged 19, was armed and believed to have died by suicide. In response, the president ordered flags at half-staff, marking the third such order in a month due to mass shootings. This has reignited the gun control debate, with challenges in passing legislation due to a divided Congress. A White House spokesperson highlighted the lack of Republican support for universal background checks, despite public backing.

What challenge is mentioned regarding passing gun control legislation?

What question does the spokesperson pose to the Republicans regarding public support?