Dan Bongino tapped for FBI deputy director

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 - 15h

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 13h

The implications of Dan Bongino's appointment as FBI deputy director

FBI Director Kash Patel promised sweeping changes at the agency, and it appears those changes are here. President Trump has tapped Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent turned right-wing ...

CBS News - 7h

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 - 1d

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 - 16h

Democrats slam incoming FBI deputy director, Trump ally 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 - 8h

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 - 9h

What to know about Dan Bongino, the FBI's new deputy director

President Trump has named a former Secret Service agent and conservative podcaster as the new deputy director of the FBI. Dan Bongino will serve second in command to director Kash Patel. CBS News ...

CBS News - 5h

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 - 1d

Trump names podcaster 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 - 13h

Dan Bongino's yearslong history of FBI criticism and conspiracy theories

Dan Bongino, the conservative podcaster named deputy director of the FBI, has spent the past seven years publicly criticizing the agency he will now help run.

NBC News - 6h

Critics say Dan Bongino's appointment could threaten independence of FBI

President Trump has chosen another supporter in the media for a key position. Dan Bongino will be deputy director of the FBI, with no Senate confirmation necessary. Scott MacFarlane has more.

CBS News - 5h

Before Ascending to Top Tier of FBI, Dan Bongino Fueled Right-Wing Disbelief

The post of deputy director will give Dan Bongino access to vast amounts of highly sensitive intelligence, as well as rumor, speculation and false accusations that F.B.I. agents regularly receive.

The New York Times - 6h

‘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 - 14h

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 - 11h

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 - 2d

Trump’s New Deputy F.B.I. Director Has It Out for the ‘Scumbag Commie Libs’

Dan Bongino is in a place to turn wild notions from the right-wing internet into pretexts for federal investigations.

The New York Times - 5h

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 - 16h

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

Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI

From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Confusion continued on Monday over the demands ...

The Guardian - 3h

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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’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 - 1d

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 - 9h

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.

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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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 20h

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 - 5d

Dan Bongino tapped for FBI deputy director

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