FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to Resign in January

Dan Bongino, the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced on Wednesday that he will step down from his position in January, concluding a tenure of less than a year under President Donald Trump's second administration.

Bongino, a 51-year-old former U.S. Secret Service agent and New York Police Department officer, shared the news in a post on the social media platform X. "I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January," he wrote. "I want to thank President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Director Kash Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose. Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans, for the privilege to serve you. God bless America, and all those who defend Her."

Trump confirmed the departure earlier that day, telling reporters that Bongino "did a great job" and suggesting he plans to return to his work as a radio and podcast host. The announcement followed weeks of reports indicating Bongino had informed confidants of his intentions and begun clearing personal effects from his office at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. He assumed the role on March 17, shortly after his appointment in February by Trump, who had...