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Will Absorbing the ATF Into the FBI Rein in Each Agency's Abuses?

The ATF, charged with regulating firearms, has a history of abuse and incompetence.

Reason · Feb 26, 2025

ATF Investigating Cause Of Palisades Fire, Director Resigning Tomorrow

ATF's investigation into the Palisades Fire in Southern California to determine its cause and prevent future occurrences.

Top News · Jan 17, 2025

Justice Department agencies have warned of budget cut fallout - Roll Call

House Republicans proposed another round of Justice Department funding cuts, despite warnings of harm to law enforcement and public safety.

Roll Call · Jun 27, 2024

House committee advances disapproval resolution on gun rule

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee advanced a joint resolution Thursday that would block a Biden administration rule to strengthen regulations on firearms with stabilizing braces.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

House committee advances disapproval resolution on gun rule - Roll Call

The House Judiciary Committee advanced a resolution that would block a Biden administration rule on firearms with stabilizing braces.

Roll Call · Apr 20, 2023

ATF director visits St. Louis, touts campaign to crack down on illegal gun transactions

ST. LOUIS — The director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives visited St. Louis this week to promote the rollout of a federal campaign aimed at cracking down on illegal gun transactions.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 30, 2023

Senate confirms former prosecutor to run agency overseeing gun laws

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will have its first permanent leader in seven years after a bipartisan Senate vote Tuesday confirmed former federal prosecutor Steven Dettelbach for the role.

Tribune News Service · Jul 12, 2022

Senate confirms Dettelbach to head firearms agency as gun violence grows

This is the first time in seven years that the Senate has confirmed a director for the ATF.

WEKU · Jul 12, 2022

Steven Dettelbach confirmed as ATF director

Dettelbach's confirmation makes him the first Senate-confirmed ATF director since 2015.

Axios · Jul 12, 2022

Senate confirms former prosecutor to run agency overseeing gun laws - Roll Call

Biden's second pick for the job, Steven Dettelbach got support from two Republicans to become first confirmed ATF director in seven years.

Roll Call · Jul 12, 2022