Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert introduces bill to abolish Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Rep. Lauren Boebert announced that she and a fellow Republican in the House of Representatives have introduced legislation to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Group of House Republicans unveil the ‘Abolish the ATF Act’
Congressional Republicans have gone from trying to defund the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to trying to eliminate it altogether.
More than a dozen Democratic AGs say they’ll defend gun regulations ahead of Trump’s 2nd term
More than a dozen Democratic state attorneys general said Thursday they plan to defend two gun regulations now being challenged in court, including one banning devices that enable semiautomatic guns to fire more quickly.
Tourist burned down a Puerto Rico bar after being kicked out, authorities say
On Thursday, authorities arrested Danielle Bertothy, 36, in Missouri, where they allege she fled hours after the fire. She remained in custody Friday after an initial court appearance, according to Lymarie Llovet-Ayala, spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney’s office in Puerto Rico. A bail hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
Outgoing ATF director fears for agency’s future under Donald Trump
The president-elect has denounced the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and said he would roll back some of its policies when he takes office.
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Jasper man sentenced to over four years for firearms violation
A 25-year-old Jasper man has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for a firearms violation, according to U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Bradley Joseph LeBlanc
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Gov. Jeff Landry urges quick approval for Trump's Homeland Security pick as Mardi Gras nears
With New Orleans on high alert after a terrorist attack, it's important to have someone in the job soon, the governor said.
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Federal and Local Law Enforcement Officials Form Task Force to Combat Crimes Related to Los Angeles-Area Wildfires
The leaders of federal and local law enforcement agencies have joined together to create the Joint Regional Fire Crimes Task Force to investigate and prosecute fire-related crimes as Los Angeles County recovers from devastating wildfires.
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DOJ Forms Federal Task Force to Combat Fire-Related Crimes
Federal and local law enforcement officials will form the Joint Regional Fire Crimes Task Force to combat looting, price gouging, impersonations, arson and illegal drones
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5 local members of Hoover Criminal Gang sentenced for racketeering, firearms crimes
A leader in the Hoover Criminal Gang was sentenced to 15 years in prison today for ordering fellow gang members to murder a suspected rival gang member.
Abandoned Hummer prompts gate closures at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Westworth Village police dispatchers received a call advising them that the vehicle was meant for military police to clear, officials said.
Man who threatened to ‘vaporize’ people on Martha’s Vineyard had assault rifle in car, police say
An Edgartown man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly making bomb threats while at the Steamship Authority terminal.