Gun-related violence is a serious issue in the U.S., one that requires action. But what action?

Loughner's plea spares him the death penalty.

Barber served as an aide to Giffords before filling her Representative role.

The race to fill her seat in Congress heats up. 

Jared Lee Loughner is not yet ready to stand trial, a federal judge concluded Monday.

Giffords makes appearance on the eve of her last day in office.

A look at the day's political happenings.

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will resign from Congress to focus on her recovery. Giffords was shot more than a year ago.

Visit is Giffords third to Tucson since shooting.

A Giffords aide says, however, that the Congresswoman has not agreed to an on-camera interview.