ATF cancels phone tracking contract after lawmakers raise concerns

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives canceled its contract for a surveillance tool that enables warrantless tracking of mobile devices after lawmakers, a prosecutor and a judge raised concerns about the legality of the tool in criminal investigations. ATF, the federal agency responsible for enforcing the nation’s gun laws, told The … Read more

Justice Department moves to roll back gun regulations as Senate confirms new ATF chief

WASHINGTON — Justice Department officials moved Wednesday to roll back and modify a slate of gun regulations in a dramatic shift in firearm policy pushed by Second Amendment supporters in President Donald Trump’s base. Gun control activists slammed the moves as dangerous and irresponsible just days after authorities say a man armed with guns and … Read more