n was referencing Crook's digital footprint. He called out current Director Patel, as well as former Director Christopher Wray, and Deputy Director Bongino. Former FBI Special Agent in Charge Jody Weis said the bureau has incredible capabilities to look deep into someone's digital footprint, and Crooks

going after them online —causing self-mutilation, suicide, sexual abuse." The Hindustan Times (11/20, Sen) quoted a statement from Deputy Director Bongino: "For those who may not know, the 764 Network is a heinous child exploitation ring that often targets children online and coerces them into acts of

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

ssed by the bomb before it was discovered and safely removed by authorities. The Washington Examiner (05/29, Notheis) reported that Deputy Director Bongino also stated on Fox & Friends that evidence from former FBI Director James Comey's time at the agency was found, which he said was in a room "hidden

hive available here. Table of Contents IN THE NEWS • Federal Authorities Probe Effort to Impersonate White House Chief of Staff • Deputy Director Bongino Tells 'Fox & Friends' Progress Is Being Made on High-Profile DC Cases • Bernard Kerik, Who Led NYPD on 9/11 Before Prison and Pardon, Has Died at 69

sest ally, the United Kingdom, has cultivated members of Trump's security team with royal treatment. Last month, Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino dined with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Windsor Castle. They were joined by other spy chiefs gathered in London for a

ok, which he said are entirely social. The article assessed that the moves are seen as part of a larger effort by Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino to remake the agency and mollify Trump's supporters, with critics accusing them of politicizing the FBI and retaliating against employees who disagr

his willingness to sue could have a chilling effect on media coverage of his administration. The article highlighted that in 2019, Deputy Director Bongino sued online news outlet The Daily Beast for defamation over a story about his departure from the National Rifle Association's online video channel.

channel. The case was dismissed the next year. U.S. District Judge Jose Martinez in Miami sided with the Daily Beast in finding that Deputy Director Bongino did not comply with the provision, but said the basis of his decision was that Bongino's case lacked merit. The Cut (07/22, Gonzalez-Ramirez) and S

t his willingness to sue could have a chilling effect on media coverage of his administration. The article highlighted that in 2019, Deputy Director Bongino sued online news outlet The Daily Beast for defamation over a story about his departure from the National Rifle Association's online video channel.

mi sided with the Daily Beast in finding that Deputy Director Bongino did not comply with the provision, but said the basis of his decision was that Bongino's case lacked merit. The Cut (07/22, GonzalevRamirez) and Snopes (07/22, Deng) also reported on the story. EFTA01648978 Federal Bureau of Investi

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

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

sest ally, the United Kingdom, has cultivated members of Trump's security team with royal treatment. Last month, Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino dined with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Windsor Castle. They were joined by other spy chiefs gathered in London for a

rning, there's a portfolio of 100 level 10 items. If it's a level nine, which is a pretty big frickin' deal, someone else fixed it," Deputy Director Bongino told Fox's Maria Bartiromo in a joint sit- down interview with Director Patel last month. "The only thing that gets to my desk or his is a level 10.

sition as long as AG Bondi was there. According to the article, the threat infuriated Trump, who spent the weekend fuming over both Deputy Director Bongino and Director Patel. Most of his fury was directed at Deputy Director Bongino, causing aides to expect that the deputy director would depart his job

scribe to the Daily News Briefing. Mobile version and archive available here. Table of Contents IN THE NEWS • Continued Reporting: Deputy Director Bongino Still in Limbo • DOJ Urges Supreme Court to Turn Away Epstein Accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell's Appeal • Trump Administration Leaves Congress in Dark

rning, there's a portfolio of 100 level 10 items. If it's a level nine, which is a pretty big frickin' deal, someone else fixed it," Deputy Director Bongino told Fox's Maria Bartiromo in a joint sit- down interview with Director Patel last month. "The only thing that gets to my desk or his is a level 10.

el were instructed to "flag" any records in which President Trump was mentioned. Durbin has called on AG Bondi, Director Patel, and Deputy Director Bongino, to answer a series of questions surrounding Trump's connections with Epstein, including why personnel were told to flag records mentioning Presiden

r, we will find you and hold you accountable. The FBI will never tolerate violence against those who serve and protect this country. Deputy Director Bongino also pasted on X: You may remember Elpidio Reyna, a subject who allegedly threw rocks at federal officers during immigration operations in Californi

aid community tips remain one of law enforcement's most valuable tools in fighting crime. The article highlighted that, according to Deputy Director Bongino, Operation Summer Heat has resulted in over 6,000 arrests nationwide since its inception in June. "All 55 fields of office are participating in it,

passing at a Las Vegas casino in 2023 before killing four people in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper. It was previously reported that Deputy Director Bongino stated that the shooting is currently under investigation. U.S. Won't Seek Death Penalty For Mexican Drug Lords The Associated Press (08/05, Peitz)

Patel and Deputy Director Bongino Draw Scrutiny From Previous Supporters The Hill (05/21, Samuels) reported that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino sat for a joint interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News's "Sunday Morning Futures." According to the article, FBI leadership is facing scrutiny

K and US - with a mea culpa admitting his errors of judgment and laying out the multitude of lessons we should learn from his shoddy work product." Bongino Says Durham's Report Will Be "Horrifying For The Democrats." The Washington Examiner (7/30, Chaitin, 448K) reports that, according to conservative

spassing at a Las Vegas casino in 2023 before killing four people in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper. It was previously reported that Deputy Director Bongino stated that the shooting is currently under investigation. FBI Raises Ransomware Threat Level From One To Four Forbes (08/05, Winder) reported that

her role as attorney general. According to the article, AG Bondi moved this week to install a new co-deputy FBI director alongside Deputy Director Bongino, who had a heated confrontation with the attorney general in July and threatened to resign over the Epstein debacle. The article stated that it's a

s For 'Poorly Thought-Out Hit Piece' Fox News (07/05, Compton) and The Daily Beast (07/05, Patterson) reported that in a post on X, Deputy Director Bongino pushed back against criticism from the New York Times, calling the outlet's latest editorial a "poorly thought-out hit piece." He defended recent ch