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NRC Study Shows Promise for Accident-Tolerant Nuclear Fuels
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released a report on accident-tolerant fuels (ATFs) concluding that current regulations generally apply to their storage and transport. Three companies—Framatome, Global Nuclear Fuels, and Westinghouse—are developing ATF designs which promise enhanced nuc...
NRC Study Shows Promise for Accident-Tolerant Nuclear Fuels
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released a report on accident-tolerant fuels (ATFs) concluding that current regulations generally apply to their storage and transport. Three companies—Framatome, Global Nuclear Fuels, and Westinghouse—are developing ATF designs which promise enhanced nuc...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Slash ATF Budget, Weakening Gun Control
The Trump administration plans a 25% ATF budget cut in 2026, eliminating over 500 investigators and weakening gun regulations, hindering crime-gun tracing and potentially increasing gun violence, despite claims of being tough on crime.
Trump Administration to Slash ATF Budget, Weakening Gun Control
The Trump administration plans a 25% ATF budget cut in 2026, eliminating over 500 investigators and weakening gun regulations, hindering crime-gun tracing and potentially increasing gun violence, despite claims of being tough on crime.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court Upholds Regulation of Ghost Gun Kits
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the Biden administration can regulate "ghost gun" kits under the Gun Control Act, requiring manufacturers and sellers to obtain licenses and conduct background checks; the ruling is limited to kits that can be readily converted to fire a projectile.
Supreme Court Upholds Regulation of Ghost Gun Kits
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the Biden administration can regulate "ghost gun" kits under the Gun Control Act, requiring manufacturers and sellers to obtain licenses and conduct background checks; the ruling is limited to kits that can be readily converted to fire a projectile.
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32% Bias Score
Patel Confirmed as FBI Director, Expected to Lead ATF Amidst Budget Cuts and Political Turmoil
Kash Patel, a Trump loyalist, was narrowly confirmed as FBI director and is expected to also lead the ATF, an agency facing potential $188 million in budget cuts and past criticism from President Trump, raising concerns about its future effectiveness in combating gun violence.
Patel Confirmed as FBI Director, Expected to Lead ATF Amidst Budget Cuts and Political Turmoil
Kash Patel, a Trump loyalist, was narrowly confirmed as FBI director and is expected to also lead the ATF, an agency facing potential $188 million in budget cuts and past criticism from President Trump, raising concerns about its future effectiveness in combating gun violence.
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44% Bias Score
Bill Introduced to Abolish ATF, Citing Second Amendment Concerns
Reps. Boebert and Burlison introduced a bill to abolish the ATF, citing Second Amendment violations; the bill has seven co-sponsors, and ATF argues it benefits the public by fighting violent crime.
Bill Introduced to Abolish ATF, Citing Second Amendment Concerns
Reps. Boebert and Burlison introduced a bill to abolish the ATF, citing Second Amendment violations; the bill has seven co-sponsors, and ATF argues it benefits the public by fighting violent crime.
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56% Bias Score
ATF Reports Violent Crime Decrease, But Budget Cuts Threaten Progress
The ATF, under Director Steve Dettelbach, reports significant progress in reducing violent crime in 2023 and 2024, but faces potential budget cuts and policy reversals under the incoming Trump administration, jeopardizing future crime prevention efforts.
ATF Reports Violent Crime Decrease, But Budget Cuts Threaten Progress
The ATF, under Director Steve Dettelbach, reports significant progress in reducing violent crime in 2023 and 2024, but faces potential budget cuts and policy reversals under the incoming Trump administration, jeopardizing future crime prevention efforts.
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36% Bias Score
Widespread Phone Spoofing Scam Targeting Federal Agencies
The FBI, ATF, and U.S. Marshals issued warnings about a phone spoofing scam where callers impersonate agents, demanding money or gift cards to avoid false arrest, urging victims to report to local law enforcement or ic3.gov.
Widespread Phone Spoofing Scam Targeting Federal Agencies
The FBI, ATF, and U.S. Marshals issued warnings about a phone spoofing scam where callers impersonate agents, demanding money or gift cards to avoid false arrest, urging victims to report to local law enforcement or ic3.gov.
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36% Bias Score
Patel Removed as Acting ATF Director
FBI Director Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF director on Wednesday, replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, amidst ongoing debates regarding ATF's future and enforcement of Second Amendment rights; the reasons for Patel's removal remain unclear.
Patel Removed as Acting ATF Director
FBI Director Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF director on Wednesday, replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, amidst ongoing debates regarding ATF's future and enforcement of Second Amendment rights; the reasons for Patel's removal remain unclear.
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36% Bias Score
Supreme Court Upholds Ghost Gun Regulation
The Supreme Court upheld the Biden administration's rule regulating ghost guns, a 7-2 decision finding the ATF's rule consistent with the 1968 Gun Control Act; this impacts ghost gun manufacturers and sellers by requiring licensing, serial numbers, and background checks.
Supreme Court Upholds Ghost Gun Regulation
The Supreme Court upheld the Biden administration's rule regulating ghost guns, a 7-2 decision finding the ATF's rule consistent with the 1968 Gun Control Act; this impacts ghost gun manufacturers and sellers by requiring licensing, serial numbers, and background checks.
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40% Bias Score
ATF Chief Counsel Fired Amid DOJ Shakeup
Pamela Hicks, ATF chief counsel since 2021, was fired Thursday by Attorney General Pam Bondi, following a wave of DOJ departures and amid claims of political weaponization within the department.
ATF Chief Counsel Fired Amid DOJ Shakeup
Pamela Hicks, ATF chief counsel since 2021, was fired Thursday by Attorney General Pam Bondi, following a wave of DOJ departures and amid claims of political weaponization within the department.
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68% Bias Score
ATF Director Warns of Impending Cuts, Citing National Security Risks
Days before leaving office, ATF Director Steven Dettelbach warned of impending agency cuts under the incoming Trump administration, citing the ATF's crucial role in high-profile investigations, including the assassination attempt on President-elect Trump and the New Orleans truck attack, and asserti...
ATF Director Warns of Impending Cuts, Citing National Security Risks
Days before leaving office, ATF Director Steven Dettelbach warned of impending agency cuts under the incoming Trump administration, citing the ATF's crucial role in high-profile investigations, including the assassination attempt on President-elect Trump and the New Orleans truck attack, and asserti...
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48% Bias Score
House Democrats Demand ATF Action on Illegal Firearm Sales by Law Enforcement
Three House Democrats are demanding answers from the ATF about a CBS News investigation that found dozens of law enforcement officers illegally sold firearms, including military-grade weapons, across 23 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., between 2017 and 2021.
House Democrats Demand ATF Action on Illegal Firearm Sales by Law Enforcement
Three House Democrats are demanding answers from the ATF about a CBS News investigation that found dozens of law enforcement officers illegally sold firearms, including military-grade weapons, across 23 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., between 2017 and 2021.
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40% Bias Score
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