Trump to Name New FBI Director Kash Patel Acting Chief of ATF

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Kash Patel to be named acting ATF chief, sources say

Steven Dettelbach, who served as ATF director under former President Joe Biden, told CBS News in an interview last month, just prior to stepping down, that he believed the agency would be a target for cuts from the Trump administration.

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Kash Patel Likely to Head ATF as New FBI Boss Asks Staff to Ignore Elon Musk's Email to Federal Workers Justifying 'Productivity'

This latest shake up in the federal government coincides with President Trump's expected appointment of 44-year-old Kash Patel as the head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, according to a Justice Department official who spoke to ABC News.

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New FBI leader Kash Patel tapped to run ATF as acting director

Hicks had served as ATF's chief counsel since 2021 under the Biden administration, and served as deputy chief counsel for ATF under President Donald Trump's first administration.

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Trump expected to name Patel as acting ATF head: Reports

Patel is expected to be confirmed as the new head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) He has worked for the National Security Council and the President's Intelligence Advisory Board in the past. He is the son of a former ATF director who served in the military.

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FBI Director Kash Patel to be named ATF chief

Kash Patel is expected to take on a top law enforcement role in the administration. The appointment could be made official as soon as next week with a swearing-in ceremony. The ATF is responsible for enforcing federal laws regarding the illegal use, sale and trafficking of firearms and explosives.

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Trump expected to name Kash Patel as acting ATF director: Sources

President Donald Trump is expected to name FBI Director Kash Patel as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The move comes after Attorney General Pam Bondi fired the ATF's general counsel, Pamela Hicks, late last week.

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FBI chief Kash Patel to be named ATF acting director

Patel's appointment comes amid major shakeups at the Department of Justice under Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi fired ATF General Counsel Pamela Hicks after President Donald Trump ordered the removal of remaining US attorneys. The ATF has long been a sore point for conservatives due to its regulatory role.

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New FBI Director Kash Patel will also be named acting head of the ATF, official says

Patel could be sworn in as head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The agency is responsible for regulating firearms, ammunition and explosives. The move comes days after the Senate approved a plan to replace the agency with a federal agency. The new agency would have the power to fire employees if they don't like the way they're being treated.

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US: New FBI Chief Kash Patel Likely To Take Over ATF as Acting Director Next Week, Says Report

Kash Patel, the newly appointed FBI director, is reportedly set to take over as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) next week. His expected dual role comes amid growing concerns over federal law enforcement leadership under the Biden administration. Patel, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was narrowly confirmed by the Senate in a 51-49 vote.

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New FBI leader Kash Patel tapped to run ATF as acting director

FBI Director Kash Patel will be tapped to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The news comes a day after Patel was sworn in as the ninth FBI director in a narrow Senate vote. Attorney General Pam Bondi fired the ATF general counsel, Pamela Hicks, Thursday.

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Patel confirmed as head of FBI in close call vote

Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new head of the FBI. He replaces Christopher Wray who resigned from the post. Mr Wray was a key member of President Donald Trump’s first administration. Mr Patel is a former federal prosecutor. He is expected to bring a shake-up to the FBI as Mr Trump continues his overhaul of the US bureaucracy.

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Kash Patel To Relocate Hundreds Of FBI Staff Out Of DC: Report

Kash Patel was confirmed by the U.S. Senate earlier this week. In one of his first moves, Patel wants to relocate 1,500 FBI staff outside of Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump said he nominated Patel in large part because “of the respect the [FBI] agents had for him”

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Durbin warns of 'dangerous flaw' in new FBI chief Kash Patel

Patel was confirmed by the Senate in a narrow 51-49 vote, solidifying his position as the head of the FBI. Patel previously served in key intelligence and defense roles under former President Donald Trump. His nomination has been controversial due to his past statements questioning the legitimacy of the 2020 election.

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