FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign at end of Biden's term

Wray to resign as FBI director before Trump's inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump announced in November that he intended to name Kash Patel to replace Cristopher Wray as FBI director.

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Christopher Wray Says He’ll Step Down as F.B.I. Director

President-elect Donald J. Trump had already signaled his intention to replace Mr. Wray with a longtime loyalist, Kash Patel.

The New York Times - 6h

Former FBI assistant director says the organization will sustain "no matter" its leader

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced that he will step down at the end of President Biden's term in January. Former FBI assistant director and public safety consultant Brian Boetig joins "The ...

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Why Christopher Wray's planned resignation is significant

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday that he plans to resign from his post at the end of President Biden's term in January. President-elect Donald Trump originally tapped Wray for the ...

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FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office

Wray, who incurred Donald Trump's ire, said quitting was "the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray".

BBC News - 8h

'Great day for America': Trump lauds Chris Wray resigning as FBI director

Trump initially appointed Wray and plans to replace him with Kash Patel.

ABC News - 9h

FBI director Christopher Wray will resign before Trump takes office

Trump had signaled his intent to fire the veteran official and replace him with firebrand Kash Patel. The director of the FBI , Christopher Wray, announced on Wednesday that he was stepping down, ...

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Did Christopher Wray Just Defy Donald Trump?

Now, the Senate has to do its job.

The New York Times - 10h

‘Senators for the most part agree’ FBI Director Wray’s resignation ‘was inevitable’

FBI Director Christopher Wray announces that he will resign next month, as President-elect Donald Trump picks Kash Patel to head the bureau — although Wray still had three years remaining on his ...

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Why Trump Soured on F.B.I. Director Christopher Wray

By the time Donald J. Trump left the White House, he was eager to fire Mr. Wray, but he held back. His antipathy only heightened in the years after his presidency.

The New York Times - 7h

Trump FBI pick Kash Patel reacts to Wray's resignation announcement

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday that he will resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Trump has said he will nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the position. CBS ...

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Wray to resign as FBI director before Trump's inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump announced in November that he intended to name Kash Patel to replace Cristopher Wray as FBI director.

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The F.B.I. Director Said He Would Resign

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The New York Times - 9h

Trump says FBI chief Wray’s resignation will ‘end the weaponization’ of justice department – US politics live

Christopher Wray will step down at the end of Biden’s presidency after Donald Trump said he wants Kash Patel to run the agency. The outgoing Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, has spoken ...

The Guardian - 10h

What to know about Christopher Wray's time as FBI director

Christopher Wray has announced his decision to resign as FBI director before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on Wray's tenure and how he announced his ...

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Why Christopher Wray resigning from the FBI is not surprising

Christopher Wray, the current FBI director, has announced his intention to resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes the White House in 2025. Joshua Skule, a former FBI executive assistant ...

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FBI director Christopher Wray to step down before Trump takes office

Resignation comes after president-elect said he will nominate Kash Patel to lead top US law enforcement agency

Financial Times - 11h

Trump on Wray resignation: 'A great day for America'

President-elect Trump on Wednesday celebrated FBI Director Christopher Wray's planned resignation from the post, calling it a "great day for America" and arguing it would lead to necessary changes ...

The Hill - 11h

Behind Christopher Wray's decision to leave FBI before Trump becomes president

Christopher Wray's intention to leave his post as FBI director is not surprising given President-elect Donald Trump's past comments about his intentions to replace him. CBS News' Nicole Sganga ...

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Live updates: FBI director Christopher Wray to resign; Hegseth, Trump picks woo senators

It's set to be a busy day on Capitol Hill as Congress races to wrap up major, must-pass legislation and President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks make their case to senators. In the House, lawmakers ...

The Hill - 12h

FBI Director Christopher Wray says he'll resign as Donald Trump takes office

FBI Director Christopher Wray plans to resign in January, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office and plans to replace him with Kash Patel.

NBC News - 12h

FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign before Trump term

FBI Director Christopher Wray says he intends to resign before President-elect Donald Trump's second term in the White House. CBS News' Lana Zak has the latest.

CBS News - 12h

Chris Wray plans to resign as FBI director ahead of Trump inauguration

FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his plans to resign from the position ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration. Trump appointed Wray during his first term in office and has already ...

NBC News - 12h

Christopher Wray to resign as FBI director ahead of Trump takeover

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday he plans to resign from the agency, leaving his post ahead of President-Trump's apparent plans to fire him. "After weeks of careful thought, I’ve ...

The Hill - 12h

Democrats, advocates urge Biden to sign ERA before end of term

Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) led a coalition of fellow legislators and advocates Tuesday in calling on President Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) before his term ends in January. Citing ...

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Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to be FBI director, targeted in Iranian-backed cyberattack

The FBI recently told Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the bureau’s next director, that he was the target of an Iranian cyberattack

NBC News - Dec. 4

Trump's pick for FBI director promoted bogus supplements to 'reverse' vaccines

Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, promoted a supplement line that purports without evidence to help people “detox” from Covid vaccines.

NBC News - Dec. 4

What to know about Trump FBI director pick Kash Patel

Kash Patel has said he wants to reshape the bureau President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead. Elaina Plott Calabro, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins "America Decides" to dive deeper into ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

What a 'deep state' investigation could look like if Kash Patel becomes FBI director

Here's how Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's choice to lead the FBI, might try to make good on his pledge to rid the government of the so-called "deep state."

ABC News - Dec. 3

Biden needs to issue one more pardon before his term ends — for Donald Trump

Biden's pardon of Trump would not be to benefit Trump. Nor would it benefit Biden. Pardoning Trump would be an act of national nobility that benefits us all.

The Hill - Dec. 3

As FBI Director, Kash Patel Could Offer January 6 Rioters Retribution Against Their Enemies

Kash Patel, who has pushed conspiracy theories and helped produce a single featuring the J6 Prison Choir, has proposed investigating the investigators of the failed insurrection.

Wired - Dec. 2

Why Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel is raising alarms

President-elect Donald Trump's intention to make Kash Patel his FBI director is drawing harsh critiques from some politicians who don't think he is the right person for the job. CBS News' Nancy ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Lawmakers warn against Trump's Kash Patel pick for FBI director

Democrats in Congress are decrying President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director. Trump announced he wants Kash Patel to take over the job but current FBI director Christopher Wray is still ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign at end of Biden's term

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