Biden Plans to Withdraw Nomination to Lead ATF After Senate Support Fell Short
President Biden plans to withdraw his pick to lead the ATF, David Chipman, after the nomination floundered in the Senate
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Biden’s Nominee to Head ATF Advances After Split Senate Panel Vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday was deadlocked on whether to advance the nomination of David Chipman, President Biden’s pick to lead the ATF.
Biden’s Pick to Lead ATF Faces Criticism Over Position on Gun Control
David Chipman, President Biden’s pick to lead the ATF, faced strong criticism from Senate Republicans during a confirmation hearing Wednesday over his position on gun control.
Senate Confirms Kristen Clarke As First Black Woman to Lead DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
Kristen Clarke on Tuesday became the first Black woman to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, overcoming strong opposition from Republicans.
FBI Investigates Suspicious Package Delivered to Sen. Rand Paul’s Home
The FBI is investigating a suspicious package filled with white powder that was delivered to Sen. Rand Paul’s home in Kentucky.
Conservative Republicans, NRA Wage Battle Against Biden’s Nominee to Head ATF
The NRA and conservative GOP lawmakers are digging in for a fight to prevent the nomination of David Chipman as ATF director.
Senate Confirms Vanita Gupta As Associate Attorney General
The Senate on Wednesday narrowly confirmed Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general, the No. 3 position at the Justice Department.
Wray to Testify Before Senate Judiciary Committee about Capitol Attack, Domestic Extremists
FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee today, and senators are expected to grill him about the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, as well as the rising threat of domestic terrorism.