Tag: ATF

A Florida judge rejected a request to postpone a trial so an ATF agent could view Monday's solar eclipse. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Energy and Environment

Judge denies request to postpone trial so ATF agent can view eclipse

Ryan Lovelace · August 21, 2017 3:19 pm

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said, "The Department of Justice is dedicated to advancing the safety, the security, and the rights of all Americans -- and the FY 2018 budget reflects the president's commitment to keep America safe." President Trump is proposing cutting about $1.1 billion from the Justice Department's budget for next year. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Trump proposes $1.1 billion cut to Justice Department

Kelly Cohen · May 23, 2017 4:35 pm

The cartel member was picked up by a U.S.-Mexico task force on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

US, Mexico officials arrest suspect in border agent’s murder

Anna Giaritelli · April 12, 2017 11:49 pm

Attorney General Jeff Sessions holds a meeting with the heads of federal law enforcement. The acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives vowed to help Sessions in his fight against crimes involving firearms. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)

ATF vows to help Jeff Sessions reduce gun crimes

Pete Kasperowicz · April 4, 2017 12:32 pm

Pallbearers carry the casket of ICE agent Jaime Jorge Zapata in 2011. Two ATF officials who did not attend a hearing at which they were invited to testify Thursday on the 2011 murder of Zapata have now been subpoenaed to appear before lawmakers. (AP Photo/ Delcia Lopez)

Two no-show ATF officials subpoenaed to testify about death of ICE agent Jaime Zapata

Daniel Chaitin · March 9, 2017 5:12 pm

In a letter to ATF, Chaffetz charged that the program was not authorized by the Justice Department, and allowed people who are supposed to serve as informants about illegal cigarette trafficking to pocket the money they earned along the way from selling illegal cigarettes. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Chaffetz demands answers from ATF on unauthorized informant program

Nicole Duran · February 22, 2017 8:28 pm

ATF sending 20 more agents into Chicago

Anna Giaritelli · February 3, 2017 9:17 pm

"The ATF is a scandal-ridden, largely duplicative agency that has been branded by failure and lacks a clear mission," Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Sensenbrenner: Close up the ATF

Nicole Duran · January 16, 2017 9:29 pm

Washington Secrets

ATF hurricane warning: Protect your guns

Paul Bedard · September 2, 2016 4:35 pm

Authorities respond near a burning gas station as dozens of people protest following the fatal shooting of a man in Milwaukee, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. A crowd of protesters skirmished with police Saturday night in the Milwaukee neighborhood where an officer shot and killed a man after a traffic stop and foot chase earlier in the day, setting fire to a police car and torching a gas station. (AP Photo/Gretchen Ehlke)

Washington Secrets

Wanted: $10,000 ATF reward for info on Milwaukee fire bombings

Paul Bedard · August 15, 2016 3:02 pm

Watch: John Oliver blasts NRA for blocking gun legislation

National Security

Watch: John Oliver blasts NRA for blocking gun legislation

Meghana Kurup · June 20, 2016 3:07 pm

Did CBS News break the law when it bought an AR-15?

Did CBS News break the law when it bought an AR-15?

Becket Adams · June 17, 2016 8:50 pm