U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke, on New York City Mayor Bloomberg's proposed ban on the sale of sweetened beverages larger than 16 fluid ounces.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, naming what he believes are the causes of school shootings like the one in his state last week that killed 10 people. The Republican went on to largely argue against stricter gun control laws.
Becky Schmidt, manager of Charm City Puppies, which could be shut down under a new Maryland law -- the second of its kind in the country -- that bans retail pet stores from selling puppies and kittens. Animal rights advocates argue it will reduce the demand for "puppy mills."
Sign held by a teacher protesting at the North Carolina state Capitol on Wednesday. Thousands were in attendance, leading dozens of districts to close schools for the day.
Ryan Petty, whose daughter was killed in the Parkland shooting in February. He, and another parent of one of the 17 victims, announced this week that he is running for school board.
President Trump, in his speech at the annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on Tuesday.
Kansas state Rep. John Whitmer, on why he voted for a new law making it illegal for police officers to have sex during traffic stops.