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Bill calls for abolishment of ATF
by Andrew SheppersonA bill has been proposed in U.S. House of Representatives that would eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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FBI preliminary data show rise in violent crime
by Jennifer CruzCities with a population of more than 1 million saw the greatest increase in both violent crimes and property crimes for the first six months of 2016.
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Lawmakers: Fort Lauderdale airport shooting shows reason to drop gun free zones
by Chris EgerIn the wake of a deadly airport shooting, two Florida Republicans are standing by their bills to remove airports in the Sunshine State from being listed as mandatory gun free zones.
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Feds filed charges against Florida gunman for airport shooting
by Jennifer CruzThe man accused of killing five and injuring six at a Fort Lauderdale airport Friday afternoon will appear at a preliminary hearing in federal court Monday.
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Will Trump team up with Feds to fight gun violence in Chicago?
by Jennifer CruzThe mayor’s director of communications said they welcome the help and are moved by the fact that president-elect considers it a serious problem.
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Border Patrol agent arrested for bribery and drug distribution
by Chris EgerThe Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Border Corruption Task Force has arrested a 36-year-old Border Patrol agent in the San Diego area with a significant amount of meth and cocaine.
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Suspect in LA party shooting captured 1 day after being added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted
by Jennifer CruzAuthorities believe the shooting, which left four dead and 10 wounded, stemmed from a gang dispute over drug distribution.
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Oregon occupiers acquitted on conspiracy, weapons charges
by Jennifer CruzAlthough the jury tossed the charges Thursday, Ammon and Ryan Bundy still weren’t free to go, a decision that caused a stir in the courtroom.
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Houston man arrested for attempting to transport explosives
by Jennifer CruzWhile talking to a “vendor” on a blackmarket website – who was actually an undercover FBI agent – Ogborn made it clear he intended to blow up a building.
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Man with ‘trove of weapons’ arrested after threatening Obama, Muslims and feds
by Jennifer CruzThe FBI arrested Joseph Garguilo on Saturday for being a prohibited person in possession of ammo. Investigators connected him to a trove of weapons and threats to use them.
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Bullet to remain in Ryan Bundy’s shoulder for ‘preservation of evidence’
by Jennifer CruzBundy believes the bullet that hit him was one of two fired by the FBI agents who are under investigation for lying about firing the shots.
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LaVoy Finicum’s widow to file wrongful death suit against feds, state police
by Jennifer CruzThe district attorney determined the shooting was not only justified, but “in fact, necessary,” while Finicum’s wife said he was murdered in cold blood.
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