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Concerns over the top 2 officials at FBI
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.
Dan Bongino tapped for FBI deputy director
The selection of former Secret Service agent and right-wing media commentator Dan Bongino as deputy to FBI Director Kash Patel places two staunch Trump allies atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency.
Who is Dan Bongino, the new FBI 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 Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Who is new FBI deputy director Dan Bongino?
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.
Implications of Bongino as FBI deputy chief
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 podcaster, as the bureau's deputy director. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on how the decision is being received.
Elderly men drugged, scammed, FBI says
Aurora Phelps is being accused of drugging several elderly men and stealing their financial information, according to court records. The woman is being linked to at least two deaths and one disappearance. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
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.
Las Vegas woman accused of defrauding older men in deadly romance scam
Aurora Phelps was indicted in Nevada over a series of romance scams that allegedly led to at least two deaths and one disappearance in Mexico.
Kash Patel to be named acting ATF chief, sources say
Kash Patel would replace Marvin Richardson, the ATF's current acting director.
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.
Changes coming to FBI under Kash Patel
Kash Patel was sworn in as the controversial new FBI director under President Trump. Scott MacFarlane breaks down the changes coming for the department.
Eric Adams case judge appoints outside lawyer
The federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains intact, for now. On Friday, a judge put the Justice Department's request to dismiss the charges on hold. He's appointed an outside lawyer to argue against dropping the case. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane is following the story.
Justice Department shuts down federal law enforcement misconduct tracker
The database allowed federal law enforcement agencies to privately search for information on a new hire or officer within their ranks.
Judge orders impartial lawyer in Adams case
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 Department's request to drop the charges should be granted. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the details.
FBI Director Kash Patel's first full day
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.
Why concerns persist about Patel as FBI chief
The Senate confirmed Kash Patel to lead the FBI in a 51-49 vote on Thursday. Some lawmakers have expressed concern that the Trump ally could use the bureau's power to go after perceived political enemies of the president. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.
How Kash Patel could change the FBI
Kash Patel has been confirmed by the Senate to be President Trump's FBI director. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more on how Patel could change the agency.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director in 51-49 vote
The Senate confirmed Kash Patel to serve as director of the FBI, approving a key ally of President Trump to lead the bureau.
Apparent plot to bomb a Houston school
The FBI says it received a tip of two teenagers plotting to carry out an attack at a Houston-area school. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Senate advances Patel nom for FBI director
The Senate on Tuesday voted to advance the nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director in a 48-45 procedural vote along party lines. Patel faces a final confirmation vote later this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Trump on conflicts of interest for Musk, DOGE
At a news conference on Tuesday, President Trump responded to a question about potential conflicts of interest for Elon Musk and his oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency. "Anything to do with possibly even space, we won't let Elon partake in that," Mr. Trump said. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Meghan Hays join "America Decides" to discuss.
Kash Patel Senate procedural vote coming
A Senate procedural vote on Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI is expected. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on his confirmation chances.
New accusations against Kash Patel
Kash Patel's nomination to direct the FBI has advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee after new allegations of improper conduct emerged against him. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Purge of government employees underway
CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the ongoing dismissals of FBI agents and other federal workers, as well as Attorney General Pam Bondi's Wednesday announcement of a federal lawsuit against New York state.
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