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Veteran agent named as acting FBI director pending Senate confirmation of Trump's pick for post
The White House on Monday named a veteran agent to serve as acting FBI director after the official who'd been expected to run the bureau on an interim basis following the departure of Christopher Wray retired after nearly 30 years.
Acting FBI chief unexpectedly retires as Trump's pick awaits confirmation
Paul Abbate made the unexpected announcement in an email to senior officials Monday ahead of President Trump's inauguration.
Trump names Brian Driscoll to serve as acting FBI director after sudden Abbate retirement
Brian Driscoll, who has worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since 2007, has been named the acting director of the agency. The news came after Paul Abbate retired.
Paul Abbate retires as FBI deputy director amid leadership uncertainty
Paul Abbate, who as the FBI's longtime deputy director had been expected to replace Director Christopher Wray on an acting basis, is retiring from the bureau, according to an email he sent to senior executives and obtained by The Associated Press on Monday.
Here's the confirmation hearing schedule for Trump's Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kick off this week.
FBI acting chief says he’s retiring as Donald Trump’s pick to lead the bureau awaits Senate confirmation
Paul Abbate, who became the FBI’s acting director following the departure of Christopher Wray, is retiring from the bureau, according to an email he sent to senior executives that was obtained by
Acting FBI Director Paul Abbate retires just minutes before Trump takes office: report
Acting FBI Director Paul Abbate, who took the helm from Christopher Wray, resigned Monday around when President Trump took his oath of office.
FBI acting director says in email that he's retiring from bureau
Paul Abbate, who as the FBI's longtime deputy director had been expected to replace Director Christopher Wray on an acting basis, is retiring from the bureau, according to an email he sent to senior executives and obtained by The Associated Press on Monday.
The FBI’s Acting Director Retires
The FBI’s acting director told senior leadership he was retiring Monday, as the bureau braces for a major shakeup under the Trump administration. Paul Abbate had earlier been expected to serve in the role for a few months after Christopher Wray’s departure.
Kash Patel has vowed retribution. As FBI director, he could do it.
While some Republicans have hailed the pick, Donald Trump’s choice of Kash Patel to lead the FBI has raised alarm among many ...
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Why Kash Patel’s FBI nomination is a threat to Alaska’s future
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick to be the director of the FBI, arrives to speak at an Inauguration Day parade in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) As ...
Who Is on Kash Patel's 'Enemies List?' Pam Bondi Confronted Over FBI Pick
Donald Trump's choice to lead the FBI compiled a list of "executive branch deep state" members in his book "Government ...
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Trump’s Cabinet And Key Jobs: Katherine MacGregor, Steven Bradbury Among Latest Staff Picks
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday named several new staff members for his second administration, including Katharine MacGregor as the Deputy Secretary of the Interior and Steven Bradbury as ...
Trump selections for top jobs advance, despite initial controversy
Three days ahead of Trump’s return to the White House, many of his most prominent Cabinet choices have sailed relatively ...
Lindsey Graham defends Kash Patel in heated exchange with CBS host
S.C., not only defends President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, but explains why he supports him while speaking ...
Trump 2.0: From Kash Patel to Tulsi Gabbard, who gets what? Full list of US President-elect's cabinet picks and other top posts
US President-elect Donald Trump has filled key posts in his upcoming administration, leaning on allies and strong loyalists ...
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Senate Dems demand DOJ, Pentagon turn over info on FBI nominee Kash Patel
Democratic Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin outlined what he called “credible allegations” that President-elect Trump’s pick ...