Dan Bongino tapped for FBI deputy director

The selection places two staunch Trump allies atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency at a time when Democrats are concerned that the president could seek to target his adversaries

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Trump taps Dan Bongino to be deputy FBI director

President Donald Trump announced that he has selected conservative commentator and former Fox News host Dan Bongino to serve as deputy FBI director. The position does not require Senate confirmation.
NBC News - 7h
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 - 17h
Trump announces Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director

President Trump announced Sunday that he would be choosing radio and podcast host Dan Bongino, a longtime Trump ally, as the deputy FBI director. “Great news for Law Enforcement and American ...
The Hill - 19h
Dan Bongino named FBI deputy director

Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and conservative pundit, will be the new FBI deputy director. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
CBS News - 5h
Trump names conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

Selection of former Secret Service agent and author means two staunch Trump allies lead the principal federal law enforcement agency. Dan Bongino, a former US Secret Service agent who has written ...
The Guardian - 18h
Trump Announces Dan Bongino, a Right-Wing Commentator, as FBI Deputy Director

The choice of Dan Bongino is a radical departure from the bureau’s history of having a veteran agent serve in the key role that oversees operations.
The New York Times - 7h
How Dan Bongino Went From Infowars to FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino rose through the ranks of right-wing media thanks to his unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump and willingness to push baseless conspiracies—including about the FBI.
Wired - 1h
Trump 2nd term live updates: Dan Bongino named as deputy FBI director

President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government and make sweeping changes.
ABC News - 19h
Democrats push back over Trump's pick for FBI deputy director, Dan Bongino

Dan Bongino, the former Secret Service agent turned Fox News host and conservative podcast personality, is set to be the next deputy director of the FBI.
ABC News - 1h
Trump names right-wing commentator as deputy FBI director

The former New York City police officer will supervise daily operations and serve under new FBI director Kash Patel.
BBC News - 10h
‘Unqualified henchmen’: fears rise as Trump names far-right podcaster as FBI deputy director

Dan Bongino’s installation in high-ranking law enforcement role sparks concern in both Republicans and Democrats. Fears over the future direction of the FBI have intensified after Donald Trump ...
The Guardian - 6h
Democrats blast Trump for putting Bongino at FBI

President Trump’s selection of Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director adds another conservative firebrand to the top of the agency, fueling concerns from Democrats the bureau will be politicized. A ...
The Hill - 3h
FBI Director Kash Patel to be named ATF chief

President Donald Trump's FBI director, Kash Patel, is expected to become head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, according to a White House official and two other sources ...
NBC News - 1d
Bongino, Trump’s pick for No. 2 at FBI, ripped GOP senators

Dan Bongino, the radio and podcast host tapped by President Trump to serve as deputy FBI director, has ripped Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy (La.) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) in the past, attacks ...
The Hill - 7h
Trump's pick for FBI director confirmed in 51-49 vote

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel's to lead the FBI under President Donald Trump.
ABC News - 4d
FBI Director Kash Patel has first full day on job, plans to implement major changes

It's the first day at work for newly-confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel after his nomination barely passed the Senate Thursday. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
CBS News - 3d
TikTok Taps Climeworks to Remove CO2 From the Atmosphere

The announcement comes as the Trump Administration has thrown emerging climate-related tech like direct air capture into flux.
Inc. - 5d
Trump taps Alice Johnson to be "pardon czar"

President Trump offered clemency to grandmother Alice Johnson in 2018 while she was serving prison time for nonviolent drug-related offenses.
CBS News - 3d
China taps tech talent to boost AI data centre boom

Beijing is pooling resources from the private and state sectors to accelerate adoption of the fast-developing technology
Financial Times - 2d
Trump’s Frustration With Generals Led to Picking Dan Caine for Joint Chiefs Chairman

Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, a retired three-star Air Force officer, quickly moved up the list of candidates to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The New York Times - 21h
Coach of top-ranked college basketball team cheers Trump's Bongino pick

The coach of Auburn University's men's basketball team, currently the top-ranked team in the country, posted in support of President Trump's announcement Sunday that conservative commentator Dan ...
The Hill - 1h
Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of Boeing

In his previous stint in the Transportation Department, Steven Bradbury was accused of interfering with a Senate investigation into the crash of two Max jets that killed 346 people combined.
The New York Times - 4d
Ex-Deputy Describes Rampant Violence by Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’

From a prison cell, one former deputy recounted how illegal searches and brutal beatings were used for years to help make drug convictions in his suburban county.
The New York Times - 3d
Trump administration reassigns acting ICE director

The Trump administration is replacing the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid simmering from some officials about deportation numbers. A Department of Homeland Security ...
The Hill - 3d
Trump administration reassigning acting ICE director

The Trump administration has removed Caleb Vitello, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
NBC News - 3d
Sainz becomes director of F1 drivers' body

Carlos Sainz has become a director of the Formula 1 drivers' body, the Grand Prix Drivers' Association.
BBC News - 1d
Senate confirms Kash Patel to lead FBI

Politico - 4d
Changes coming to FBI under Kash Patel's leadership

Kash Patel was sworn in as the controversial new FBI director under President Trump. Scott MacFarlane breaks down the changes coming for the department.
CBS News - 2d
How Kash Patel may change the FBI

This morning marks the first full day in office for new FBI director Kash Patel. The longtime vocal Trump ally arrived at his new office Friday. Sweeping changes are expected under his leadership.
CBS News - 2d
Trump picks rightwing podcaster as FBI’s second-in-command

Dan Bongino among online influencers who supported US president’s conspiracy theories and re-election bid
Financial Times - 11h
Judge taps impartial lawyer to argue whether Eric Adams case should be dropped

A federal judge on Friday decided not to dismiss the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams for now. Instead, he appointed an outside attorney to argue whether the Justice ...
CBS News - 2d
Dan Caine, Trump’s Joint Chiefs Pick, Had Unusual Path to Top Ranks

The general made an impression in 2018 when he said, according to the president, that the Islamic State could be defeated in a week.
The New York Times - 2d
What to know about Dan Caine, Trump’s pick to lead Joint Chiefs of Staff

President Trump ousted Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., a President Biden appointee, who served as the U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday. “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown ...
The Hill - 1d
USDS Engineering Director Resigns: ‘This Is Not the Mission I Came to Serve’

“I do not believe that DOGE can continue to deliver the work of USDS, based on their actions so far,” wrote Anne Marshall in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday.
Wired - 4d
Review: A master director's empathy shines in the belatedly released 'The Annihilation of Fish'

Shelved too quickly after poor early word, Charles Burnett's romantic drama starring Lynn Redgrave and James Earl Jones deserved a run — which it's now getting.
Los Angeles Times - 3d
Avowed Director Explains Why The Game Has No Romance Options

The option to romance NPC characters in RPGs has been around for a long time, and even recent titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offer that feature to players. However, Avowed is bucking ...
GameSpot - 3d
Acting ICE director reassigned amid Trump administration's frustration with deportation numbers

The Trump administration has removed Caleb Vitello, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from his position and reassigned him within the agency. NBC News' Julia Ainsley ...
NBC News - 3d
Viktor Orbán's political director on Trump, Bannon's CPAC salute and more

Many well-known figures in conservative politics are delivering remarks at this year's CPAC, and not all are from the U.S. Balázs Orbán, political director and adviser to Hungarian Prime Minister ...
CBS News - 2d
Trump expected to name Kash Patel as acting ATF director: Sources

Donald Trump is expected to name FBI Director Kash Patel as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, sources told ABC News.
ABC News - 1d