January 4 Dan Bongino officially leaves FBI deputy director role after less than a year, returns to 'civilian life' Dan Bongino returned to private life on Sunday, stepping down from his FBI deputy director role after less than a year on the job.
December 31 DOJ outlines 10 ‘wins’ under Trump, says agency restored after Biden era Justice Department says it has restored integrity and equal justice, promising more enforcement actions in 2026 against threats to American safety.
December 28 FBI surges resources to Minnesota as Director Patel calls $250M fraud scheme 'tip of a very large iceberg' FBI surges resources to Minnesota as investigation into $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme continues.
December 27 FBI ramps up counter-drone efforts as Patel warns of growing threats from criminals, terrorists The Trump administration is ramping up its drone defense with an FBI training program at Alabama's Redstone Arsenal targeting criminal networks.
December 26 Kash Patel announces permanent closure of J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building for Reagan building move FBI Director Kash Patel announces closure of Hoover building, saving billions by relocating headquarters operations to the existing Reagan building.
December 24 FBI violent crime arrests double in Trump's first year in 17 key cities compared to Biden record FBI reports violent crime arrests roughly doubled under Trump administration, jumping from 6,000-7,000 annually to nearly 14,000 in first year.
December 20 FBI Director Kash Patel says bureau ramping up AI to counter domestic, global threats FBI Director Kash Patel announces artificial intelligence expansion to combat evolving threats and keep America ahead of "bad actors" in the digital age.
December 18 Dan Bongino replies to Kash Patel's praise following departure announcement: 'Honor of a lifetime' Deputy FBI director thanked Kash Patel as the director offered praise in a post on Wednesday after Bongino's announcement that he plans to depart the FBI.
December 15 Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino to decide about future at bureau in coming weeks, sources say Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino will decide on his future at the bureau within weeks, sources tell Fox News Digital amid recent leadership criticism.
December 7 Patel says Comey case is 'far from over,' vows to restore 'accountability and transparency' to FBI FBI Director Kash Patel said Saturday that the case against former FBI Director James Comey is "far from over" and vowed to regain the public's trust in the agency.