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Off Target
David Chipman vowed to continue to advocate for effective gun regulation after he said the White House left him defenseless against a swirl of misinformation and personal attacks.
Chipman's nomination hinged on the decision of Senator Angus King, an independent from Maine. Without King's support, he lacked the votes.
Former agent David Chipman has faced a steady drumbeat of allegations since his nomination in April.
Philadelphia
Following an investigation by The Trace and USA TODAY, lawmakers are urging the agency to take a tougher line on gun sellers who break federal regulations.
Some of the strictest federal penalties land on home-based sellers who fail to invest in sales tracking and security.
In a sweeping investigation, The Trace and USA TODAY found the federal agency charged with policing the gun industry let dealers get away with falsifying records and selling firearms without background checks.
Mass Shooting
The mass shooting at King Soopers supermarket has added fuel to efforts to let cities regulate guns.
