US EditionUS Justice Department considers merging DEA, ATF in major wave of cuts, memo shows
- The Justice Department is proposing to merge the Drug Enforcement Administration and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to improve efficiency, according to a memo by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
- President Donald Trump's administration is pushing for a major reduction in federal agencies, which includes plans for cuts and restructuring at the Justice Department.
- Since being appointed, Acting Director Kash Patel has reportedly been absent from ATF duties, leading to concerns among staff about the agency's future.
- Justice Department officials are expected to respond with concerns by April 2 regarding the proposed changes, as reported by the Associated Press.
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Trump appointee's disappearing act has key department at a standstill: report
Donald Trump's decision to hand newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel the reins as the interim head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has to the department being adrift with Patel reportedly ignoring his duties.According to a report from the Washington Post, since b...
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Justice Department eyes combining ATF and DEA
WASHINGTON — Justice Department leadership proposed combining the two agencies responsible for enforcing drug and gun laws as part of a dramatic restructuring of the department, according to a memo reviewed Thursday by The Associated Press.
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