Senior FBI Leaders Ordered to Retire, Resign, or Be Fired

Several senior FBI leaders are being ordered to retire, resign, or be fired in a continued purge that began at the Justice Department. The changes are part of an effort to push aside leaders promoted by former FBI Director Christopher Wray and deliver on Trump's vow to strike back at so-called weaponization at the FBI.

Republican state attorneys general support Kash Patel for FBI director

Republican state attorneys general are backing Kash Patel to lead the FBI in the Trump administration, citing the need for a competent reformer to refocus the FBI on its core mission. FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation ahead of the Trump administration.

Resignation of FBI Director Christopher Wray and Replacement by Kash Patel

President-elect Trump's pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, seeks a smooth transition to replace Christopher Wray, who plans to step down at the end of the Biden administration. Republican state attorneys general support Patel. Trump praises Patel as the most qualified nominee to lead the FBI.

Resignation of FBI Director Christopher Wray and Nomination of Kash Patel

President-elect Trump praises Christopher Wray's resignation as a great day for America and touts Kash Patel as the most qualified to lead the FBI, aiming to restore law and order. Wray to resign in January 2025. Patel's experience includes counterterrorism efforts and countering foreign adversaries.

FBI Director Christopher Wray's Resignation

FBI Director Christopher Wray announces resignation, citing desire to avoid political entanglement. President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Kash Patel as replacement. Wray's departure linked to tension with Trump over investigations and political interference.

FBI Director Christopher Wray's Resignation

FBI Director Christopher Wray announces plans to step down at the end of the Biden administration after President Trump expresses displeasure with him invading Mar-a-Lago. Trump nominates Kash Patel as his replacement.

Preemptive Pardons Considered by White House for Biden Administration Officials

White House lawyers are studying preemptive pardons that President Joe Biden has discussed with senior aides. Democrats and media allies have urged Biden to pardon many individuals, including Mark Milley, Christopher Wray, Justice Department lawyers, Joe Biden himself, the whole Biden family, Liz Cheney, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, and Adam Kinzinger. Receiving a preemptive pardon would indicate an admission of guilt, although some Democrats claim it would only be intended to block President-elect Donald Trump from cleaning up Washington.

FBI Director Christopher Wray Testifying Before Senate Appropriations Committee

FBI Director Christopher Wray to testify before Senate Appropriations Committee on June 4.

FBI Director Christopher Wray's Warning on National Security Threats

FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of elevated threat to U.S. public safety and national security, seeks budget boost to tackle potential terrorist attacks. Urges lawmakers to renew U.S. surveillance program as indispensable tool against domestic adversaries.

FBI Director Christopher Wray's testimony on counterintelligence investigations

FBI Director Christopher Wray refused to confirm if the FBI is conducting counterintelligence investigations into President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump during a House committee hearing. House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik pressed Wray on the matter, citing previous testimony by former FBI Director James Comey and the Intelligence Authorization Act.