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General Andrew Bailey as its new "co-deputy director", who will share duties with current Deputy Director Dan Bongino. The appointment comes after Bongino reportedly clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. "I am proud to announce I have accepted the role of Co
ution • Continued Reporting: Director Patel Says 21 Arrested Overnight in D.C. Bringing Overall Total to 450 • Continued Reporting: Deputy Director Bongino to Work Alongside 'Co-Deputy Director' of FBI COUNTERTERRORISM • Analysis: Trump Is Turning the FBI Away From Investigating Terrorism and Corruptio
ector", who will share duties with current Deputy Director Dan Bongino. The appointment comes after Bongino reportedly clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. "I am proud to announce I have accepted the role of Co-Deputy Director of the FEW" Bailey wrote in a bri
tor Bongino wants the FBI to refocus back to its roots as the premiere law enforcement and investigative arm of the federal government. In the past, Bongino has sharply criticized the agency for focusing on so-called domestic terrorism, including targeting Jan. 6 protesters and pro-life activists. "These
FBI. Continued Reporting: Dan Bongino Named Deputy Director of the FBI NPR (03/03, Dreisbach, McMillan) reported that on his show, Deputy Director Bongino has previously embraced conspiracy theories about supposed complicity of the FBI in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack; called for investigating and imprison
coverage of the story. AG Pam Bondi Says FBI Delivered 'Truckload' of Epstein Files Fox News (03/03, Margolis) reported that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity on Tuesday night, confirmed that a "truckload" of Epstein files were delivered by the FBI after she gave the
pt" and has been a sharp critic of the agency, particularly after the search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The article explained that Deputy Director Bongino's selection has drawn strong partisan reactions. The Associated Press (02/25, Swenson) added that before Trump nominated Director Patel, Deputy Dire
paign • Top GOP Senators Call On DOJ to Investigate Potential Criminal FBI Leaks to Media • Jim Jordan Confident Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino Will Give Answers on FBI 'Soon' • Prosecutors Conclude Army Veteran's Capitol Riot Pardon Also Covers a Separate Weapons Case • DOJ's No. 2 Targets
government agencies. The articles added that the U.S. has also convened a "working group" to review the Smith investigation, with Attorney General Pam Bondi starting a "weaponization work group" tasked with conducting an internal review of Smith and his staff, as part of Trump's efforts to hold accountab
The article highlighted that the Dill's reversal on the Epstein flies sparked controversy and a testy exchange between AG Bondi and Deputy Director Bongino at the White House, which neither official has publicly addressed. The White House has closed the door on calls fora further inquiry into the Epste
cy. According to the Indictment, Abrego Garcia played a "significant role" in a human smuggling ring operating for nearly a decade. Attorney General Pam Bondi described him as a full•time smuggler who made more than 100 trips, transporting women, children, and MS•13 gang•afiillated persons throughout the U
on, citing the need to protect victims and prevent the spread of unfounded theories. The article highlighted that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino recently insisted in television and podcast interviews that the evidence was clear that Epstein had killed himself. The Washington Post (07/07, Stei
hat the DOJ has stated that Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a "client list" of individuals to whom underage girls were trafficked. Attorney General Pam Bondi had previously suggested that such a document existed and was being reviewed, but the department has now walked back this claim. After the first rel
on, citing the need to protect victims and prevent the spread of unfounded theories. The article highlighted that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino recently insisted in television and podcast interviews that the evidence was clear that Epstein had killed himself. The Washington Post (07/07, Stei
hat the DOJ has stated that Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a "client list" of individuals to whom underage girls were trafficked. Attorney General Pam Bondi had previously suggested that such a document existed and was being reviewed, but the department has now walked back this claim. After the first rel
on, citing the need to protect victims and prevent the spread of unfounded theories. The article highlighted that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino recently insisted in television and podcast interviews that the evidence was clear that Epstein had killed himself. The Washington Post (07/07, Stei
hat the DOJ has stated that Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a "client list" of individuals to whom underage girls were trafficked. Attorney General Pam Bondi had previously suggested that such a document existed and was being reviewed, but the department has now walked back this claim. After the first re
e China's military capabilities, is unacceptable. The FBI will stop at nothing to defend the homeland from China's Communist Party." Deputy Director Bongino posted a statement on X: "This week, Cadence Design Systems Inc., a multinational electronic design automation software and hardware company, plead
very was made by a team that includes Director Patel, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and acting National Security Agency Director William Hartman. President Trump has stated that he wants everything to be shown as long as it is fair
ened an investigation into the matter, which was previously inconclusive due to lack of evidence. Hunter Biden's denial comes after Deputy Director Bongino announced in May that the FBI would reopen or pursue several cases of "potential public interest" that "garnered public interest; including the foun
lves," Grassley said in the press release. "After nearly a decade in the shadows, this information is now coming to light thanks to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel's dedicated efforts to fulfill my congressional request." The New York Post (07/21, King, Christenson) added that the FB
ployees, abolished the weaponized CR-15 squad, and initiated an ongoing investigation with more accountability measures ahead; while Deputy Director Bongino echoed the same message of reform. The article noted that the CR-15 squad had been part of the FBI's Washington Field Office and helped Special Cou
ructing a congressional proceeding related to his 2020 testimony. The indictment, filed after President Donald Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to act, accuses Comey of falsely denying that he authorized an associate to speak anonymously to the media—allegations that Comey denies and plans t
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Jeffrey Epstein
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Donald Trump
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Department of Justice
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Joe Biden
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USA Today
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Axios
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Virginia Giuffre
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Bloomberg L.P.
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Chris Tucker
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Marco Rubio
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Prince Andrew
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Ghislaine Maxwell
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Julie K. Brown
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Eric Trump
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