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Kash Patel Announces Plan to Cut ATF by Reassigning 1,000 Agents to FBI ~ VIDEO

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Washington, D.C. – In a bold move that’s being celebrated by many in the gun rights community, newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel has unveiled a major restructuring plan that could gut the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). On the heels of 14 anti-gun House Democrats demanding President Trump remove Kash Patel as head of the ATF, Trump/Kash is now reassigning up to 1,000 of its agents to the FBI.

That’s more than a third of the entire ATF agent workforce.

Patel, who also serves as Acting Director of the ATF, began his leadership of both agencies under President Donald Trump’s direction last month. According to reports, the reassignments are being framed as part of a “surge initiative” to support border enforcement and combat organized crime. But the long-term result could be a significant reduction in the ATF’s footprint—something many gun owners have demanded for decades.

“The ATF has been weaponized for too long,” said one pro-2A activist who applauded the move. “It’s about time someone stepped in to start reining them in.”

An ATF spokeswoman tried to downplay the situation, claiming the move was only temporary and that agents would still be working as part of the ATF in other field offices. But sources close to the plan suggest otherwise—indicating that while it may start as temporary, these agents will be absorbed into the FBI with no clear return date. In effect, the ATF’s enforcement arm could be permanently thinned out.

The plan, first reported by CNN, triggered some pushback, including from inside the Republican Party. That mild backlash reportedly caused FBI officials to hesitate slightly—but for now, the plan still appears to be moving forward.

This isn’t the first time a presidential administration has considered folding part of the ATF into the FBI. In fact, even Joe Biden floated the idea while serving as vice president under Obama. But under the Trump-Patel team, this could be the first time it’s implemented.

The ATF currently employs around 2,600 special agents and has a total staff of over 5,000. That number has barely changed in years, but this plan—if carried out—would make one of the most significant cuts to the agency in its history.

Gun rights advocates have long argued that the ATF operates with vague laws, questionable tactics, and aggressive enforcement that often crosses constitutional lines. From the Waco siege in the 1990s to recent crackdowns on pistol braces, solvent traps, and forced-reset triggers, the agency has become a symbol of federal overreach in the eyes of millions of Americans.

Now, with Patel at the helm of both the FBI and ATF, a quiet but powerful shift may be underway—one that reflects the belief that protecting the border and fighting real crime is a better use of federal manpower than going after law-abiding gun owners.

Stay tuned. The ATF may never be the same again.

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Dr. Oz Pledges To Improve Healthcare, Cut Costs At Senate Hearing

Dr. Mehmet Oz took center stage on Capitol Hill to prescribe his vision for the U.S. health care system.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 14: Dr. Mehmet Oz arrives for his confirmation hearing with the Senate Finance Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Oz is U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Dr. Mehmet Oz arrives for his confirmation hearing with the Senate Finance Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Oz is U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Cameron Breckenridge
6:00 PM –Friday, March 13, 2025

Dr. Mehmet Oz took center stage on Capitol Hill to prescribe his vision for the U.S. health care system.

On Friday, President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid testified before the Senate Finance Committee.

Dr. Oz outlined his vision for making healthcare more affordable and efficient for millions of Americans.

The former heart surgeon turned television personality emphasized the need to strengthen healthcare while ensuring its long-term sustainability.

“We have a generational opportunity to fix our health care system and help people stay healthy for longer,” he said. “That’s why President Trump wants to love and cherish Medicare and Medicaid because he believes every American should get the care they want, need and deserve. To achieve this vision, CMS should work with Congress to find efficiencies that will help stabilize our insurance markets, which will make it easier and more affordable for Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles.”

Oz also voiced his support for work requirements for Medicaid recipients, saying it would help ensure resources go to those most in need.

While speaking on prescription drug prices, Oz reaffirmed President Trump’s goal of lowering costs for both the government and the American people

“President Trump has been very clear on this. We want to reduce the cost of medications to our government and to the American people, the co-pay. That’s not happening right now. We can do better,” Oz stated.

When questioned about a Republican budget plan that could impact healthcare coverage, Oz said he had not reviewed the specifics, but assured lawmakers he did not want children to lose insurance.

Oz then defended Medicare drug price negotiations, saying he would explore every option to reduce costs.

“I’m going to look, as the president has instructed me already to every single way that we can reduce drug prices. There are lots of options available. I feel compelled to pursue every one of them.”

With a Republican majority in the Senate, Oz is expected to be confirmed and oversee Medicare, Medicaid and other health programs serving more than 150 million people in the United States.

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Judge Pauses Plan to Put USAID Workers on Leave; Trump Aims to Cut U.S. Trade Deficit With Japan

With just hours to go before thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees were to be placed on administrative leave, a federal judge put the plan on hold. President Donald Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House. What did the two leaders announce, and what new executive orders did Trump sign Friday? From trade talks to tariffs, we explore the latest developments surrounding the United States, Japan, and China with Dennis Wilder, professor of Asian studies at Georgetown University. A Chinese AI chatbot that shocked Silicon Valley is now making waves on Capitol Hill. What's prompting the serious concerns being raised over data privacy and national security? With lawmakers seeking to ban AI bot DeepSee over its ties to China, a cybersecurity expert joins us to assess. The Israeli prime minister and other world leaders share their thoughts after Trump issues sanctions against the International Criminal Court.

JD Vance Spars With Moderators Before Both Candidate’s Mics Get Cut

US Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance (L) and Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz participate in the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
US Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance (L) and Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz participate in the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Abril Elfi
8:26 PM – Tuesday, October 1, 2024

SEE: https://www.oann.com/newsroom/jd-vance-spars-with-moderators-before-both-candidates-mics-get-cut/; republished below in full, unedited, for informational, educational, & research purposes:

CBS News cut off both vice presidential candidates' microphones during Tuesday's debate following a spat with moderators. 

Vance (R-Ohio) spoke over the moderators after feeling like he was unfairly “fact-checked” by host Margaret Brennan when he was speaking about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio.

“Look, in Springfield, Ohio, and in communities all across this country, you’ve got schools that are overwhelmed. You’ve got hospitals that are overwhelmed. "You've got housing that is totally unaffordable because we brought in millions of illegal immigrants to compete with Americans,” the GOP vice presidential candidate said in response to a question about immigration. 

“The people that I’m most worried about in Springfield, Ohio, are the American citizens who have had their lives destroyed by Kamala Harris’ open border,” he added.

Brennan then responded to the viewers, saying that “Springfield, Ohio, does have a large number of Haitian migrants who have legal or temporary protected status.”

Following her statement, she began moving on to the next topic but was stopped by Vance. 

“Since you’re fact-checking me, I think it’s important to say what’s actually going on,” Vance shot back. “So there’s an application called the CBP One app where you can go on and apply for asylum or apply for parole and be granted legal status in the wave of a Kamala Harris open border wand.

“That is not a person coming in applying for a green card and waiting for 10 years,” he added.  

“Thank you, senator, for describing the legal process,” Brennan said, trying to move things along.

Before she could move on, Walz (D-Minn.) chimed into the conversation. 

“Those laws have been on the books since 1990,” Walz said.  

“That CBP One app has not been on the books since 1990 …” Vance fired back.

Even though they both attempted to keep talking, both of their microphones were muted.

“Gentlemen, the audience can’t hear you because your mics are cut,” Brennan informed the candidates. “We have so much we want to get to. Thank you for explaining the legal process.” 

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Waltz Stumbles During First Question Of VP Debate, Confuses Israel And Iran

Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, speaks during a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, 2024 in New York City. This is expected to be the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 general election. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, speaks during a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, 2024 in New York City. This is expected to be the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 general election. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Abril Elfi
9:06 PM – Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Governor Tim Walz seemed to stumble during the vice presidential candidate debate, confusing Israel and Iran. 

After answering the first question of the night, Walz (D-Minn.) appeared nervous and said Iran when meaning Israel. 

“Iran — er — Israel’s ability to defend itself is absolutely fundamental,” Walz said. “The expansion of Israel and its proxies is an absolute fundamental necessity for the United States.”

Walz did not go on to clarify whom he believed to be Israel’s “proxies.”

He instead went on to slam former President Donald Trump, accusing him of displaying a “fickleness” toward remaining partners with United States allies and coalitions.

However, Walz did not answer the original question asked. 

To the same question, GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance (R-Ohio) replied that he would support whatever decision Israel makes to keep their country safe. 

“Look, it is up to Israel what they think they need to do to keep their country safe,” he said, “and we should support our allies wherever they are when they’re fighting the bad guys.”

“I think that’s the right approach to take with the Israel question,” Vance added.

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Walz: ‘I’ve Become Friends With School Shooters.'

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, 2024 in New York City. This is expected to be the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 general election. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, 2024 in New York City. This is expected to be the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 general election. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Sophia Flores
10:07 PM – Monday, October 1, 2024

In what is being called the “worst line in any 2024 debate,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he has become “friends” with school shooters.

During Tuesday’s first and only vice-presidential debate of the election cycle, Walz (D-Minn.) baffled the internet when he answered a question about his changing position on banning assault weapons.

“I sat in that office with those Sandy Hook parents. I’ve become friends with school shooters. I’ve seen it,” Walz said.

While the Democrat presumably meant that he has become friends with parents whose children were killed in school shootings, the internet was quick to make fun of his word scramble.

The 45th president even took to Truth Social following the incident, asking if Walz is “insane.”

Second time he has said, “I’ve been friends with school shooters.” What does he mean by this? Is he insane?

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