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.

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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.
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Trump announces Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director

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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 - 1d
Patel, Bongino have no previous FBI experience. They are now the agency's top officials.

The top two officials at the FBI, Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, have no previous experience at the law enforcement agency. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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“Beyond the Gates,” CBS's new daytime soap opera premiering this week, is the first all-Black daytime soap on TV.
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Martin Gurri discusses how social media and the internet have fundamentally changed the public’s relationship to institutions and power.
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The Dubious Theory Behind Trump’s Power Grab

If the president gets his way, it will mark a significant change in the operations of the national government and a major shift in power.
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Trump's dangerous theory on birthright citizenship contradicts the Founders' goals

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AMC’s stock climbs as improving box office boosts Q4 revenue, while CEO slams ‘crackpot conspiracy theorists’

AMC Entertainment Holdings shares rose in extended trading Tuesday after the movie-theater chain and original meme stock reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, lifted by an improving ...
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Dan Goldman looks to be 'the man in the arena' against Trump

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The Battle of Iwo Jima: A Photo History

U.S. Marines raised an American flag on the Japanese island’s highest peak exactly 80 years ago. But the fighting, some of the deadliest of World War II, would rage on for a month.
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The disturbing internet history of a triple killer

Websites visited and videos posted by Nicholas Prosper show some alarming obsessions.
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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 - 1d
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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
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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.
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An encroaching desert threatens to swallow Mauritania’s homes and history

An ancient trading post known for housing some of West Africa's most historically significant manuscripts could soon be covered by the Sahara Desert
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Easterby looks to new leaders for history chase

Round three of the Six Nations brings together two sides under interim management but in hugely contrasting form and mood.
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Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings

Steph Curry becomes the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings.
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📸 Arsenal youngster makes unwanted Premier League history 😨

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Democrats warn of ‘largest Medicaid cut in American history’

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