Trump picks rightwing podcaster as FBI’s second-in-command
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Conservative podcaster Dan Bongino tapped for Trump's deputy FBI director
President Donald Trump announced the selection of conservative commentator and former Fox News host Dan Bongino to serve as deputy FBI director.NBC News - 10h -
Trump names conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director
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FBI told to transfer 1,500 personnel from headquarters: Reports
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Agencies push back on Musk email, including FBI, Pentagon, State, Intel
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