Army Secretary Orders West Point to Pull Appointment After a Laura Loomer Complaint

The military academy’s appointment of Jen Easterly, who had been director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, was canceled after complaints from the far-right agitator Laura Loomer.

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Justice Dept. to Cut Gun-Sale Inspectors in Half as It Moves to Downsize A.T.F.

The move is part of the Trump administration’s effort to defang and downsize the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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Under Trump, Gun Agency Remains Rudderless and Leaderless

The A.T.F. has been hit by the departure of key career officials, the diversion of agents from core duties to immigration enforcement and from what amounts to a campaign of indifference.

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Kash Patel Is Removed as A.T.F. Director and Replaced by Army Secretary

The unusual move has placed a civilian military leader in charge of a domestic law enforcement entity.

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