Fear of FBI mass firings ramp up as Trump administration hopes to reshape the agency
The fear of mass firings at the FBI is ramping up as some agents have pre-emptively packed up their desks after President Donald Trump praised the firing of eight top FBI officials. NBC News’ Ryan Reilly reports on Trump’s administration reshaping the FBI.
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Agents 'have started to pack up their desks' as fear of FBI mass firings swirls
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Senior FBI official forcefully resisted Trump administration firings
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Trump administration tells top FBI officials to resign or be fired
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The Memo: Trump-Newsom feud ramps up as Los Angeles fires rage on
The feud between President-elect Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is hitting new peaks of intensity as wildfires rage on in Los Angeles. Trump has called on Newsom to resign, while the ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal
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