Who is Steven Dettelbach, the Man Biden is Reportedly Considering to Head the ATF?

By Lee Williams Joe Biden is considering nominating another staunch anti-gunner to head the ATF, according to POLITICO, even though millions of angry American gun owners helped scuttle Biden’s first choice, David Chipman, because of Chipman’s long history of anti-gun advocacy. Several sources allegedly told the online news site that Biden will choose Steve Dettelbach, … Read more

After the Chipman Debacle, Biden Has Reportedly Found Another Candidate to Head the ATF

After withdrawing the president’s first ATF nominee, David Chipman, in September, the White House is expected to pick someone who could have a smoother path to Senate confirmation. If Biden’s next nominee is able to secure 50 votes, it would be the first time the ATF has had a permanent director since 2015. During an unsuccessful … Read more

It’s Time for President Biden to Face Reality and Withdraw the Chipman Nomination

By Larry Keane President Joe Biden faces a decision point when the U.S. Senate returns to Washington, D.C. next week. He would be well advised to withdraw his nomination of David Chipman for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Chipman has proven to be an unworthy nominee to lead the … Read more

It’s Official: The Chipman Nomination is Heading South Fast

Last week we read between the lines of a CNN article that hinted the Chipman nomination isn’t looking good. Now, with the number two Democrat in the Senate acknowledging “issues” with Chipman to a Dem-friendly outlet like Politico, that seals the deal. Chipman’s nomination is officially in deep sh!t. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin said … Read more