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TSA Reports Record Number of Gun Seizures at Airports in 2016
Airports are reporting a record number of guns were found in carry-on luggage in 2016.
LA Times: Border Patrol Must Continue Accountability, Use of Force Improvements
The government has forced some improvements in both transparency and accountability, as well as reductions in the use of force.
PA-Based Fireworks Company Suspended After ATF Investigation
The ATF has taken action against a Pennsylvania-based firework company after police found stolen fireworks in an employee’s home during an unrelated investigation.
Republican Congressman Introduces Bill to Eliminate the ATF
If Wisconsin Republican Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner gets his way, the ATF will be dissolved and its responsibilities dished out to other federal agencies.
Trump’s Pick for CIA Pledges to Continue Investigating Russia
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for CIA director, Rep. Mike Pompeo, said Thursday he won’t balk at investigating Russia over hacking and other issues.
Things Just Keep Getting More Interesting: Inspector General to Investigate FBI’s Dealings With Hillary Clinton Emails
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com These days, Washington is anything but dull. President elect-Donald Trump just had his first press conference since the election. The Senate is conducting confirmation hearings for Trump appointees. And now this. Justice Department Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced Thursday, as a result of requests from politicians and organizations, that his…