(CNN) A group of teens and more than a hundred supporters staged a "lie-in" outside the White House on Presidents Day to pressure lawmakers to pass tougher gun laws. "We call on our national and state legislatures to finally act responsibly and reduce the number of these tragic incidents. Initially, they hoped to have 17 of their closest friends attend the demonstration. But word of the event spread on social media, and it ultimately drew more than a hundred supporters. Rep. Don Beyer, a Virginia Democrat and a proponent of gun control, was among those who attended the event.

Source: CNN February 20, 2018 00:58 UTC