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Trump Administration Drops Controversial ATF and DEA Merger Plan Amid Backlash

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The Trump administration has decided against merging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) following significant pushback from both gun rights and gun control advocates. This decision comes as the White House seeks Senate confirmation for Robert Cekada as the new ATF director, a position that has seen instability over the years. The proposed merger, which was part of a broader effort to reduce the size of federal agencies, faced criticism for potentially empowering ATF's gun enforcement capabilities rather than diminishing them. Both conservative and liberal groups expressed their disapproval, highlighting the complex political landscape surrounding gun regulation in the U.S.

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