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Robert Cekada

Coverage of Robert Cekada in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 3 · 10:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 26 · 19:16 UTC
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosivesorganization2Penlinkorganization1Michael Cloudperson1Ron Wydenperson1ad-tech surveillancetopic1Bidenorganization1Trump administrationorganization1The Traceorganization1gun show loopholetopic1
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  • POLITICSJun 26 · 19:16 UTCCYBERSCOOP
    ATF cancels controversial commercial geolocation contract

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) canceled a contract with Penlink for ad-tech-based geolocation data after a congressional inquiry revealed over 340 searches using the tool. The pilot project, which provided location data through ad-surveillance technologies, was deemed ineffective. Sen. Ron Wyden praised the cancellation but urged Congress to pass legislation to regulate such practices.

  • POLITICSJun 3 · 10:00 UTCTHE TRACE
    The Trump Administration Made a Big Show of Repealing a Biden-Era Gun Rule. It Never Amounted to Much Anyway.

    The Trump administration, led by newly confirmed ATF Director Robert Cekada, repealed a Biden-era rule targeting the 'gun show loophole' by removing requirements for certain private sellers to obtain licenses and conduct background checks. Experts and a review by The Trace indicate the repealed rule had minimal impact on enforcement and did not lead to significant federal prosecutions.