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New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to move up to 1,500 workers out of Washington, AP source says

Kash Patel, newly sworn in as FBI Director, plans to relocate 1,000 employees from Washington to field offices nationwide and move 500 to Huntsville, Alabama, as reported by a person with knowledge of the discussions.
This plan aims to reduce the FBI’s presence in Washington and enhance community engagement in crime-fighting efforts, as stated by the FBI.
Concerns persist among Democrats about potential abuses of power by Patel, while Republicans express support for his leadership, highlighting his commitment to both national security and traditional crime-fighting duties, as reported by multiple officials.

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New FBI director Kash Patel planning to relocate up to 1,500 employees from Washington: Report

“Director Patel has made clear his promise to the American public that FBI agents will be in communities focused on combatting violent crime. He has directed FBI leadership to implement a plan to put this promise into action,” the FBI said in a statement.

6 hours ago·Washington, United States

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realnewsnow.com

Kash Patel To Relocate Hundreds Of FBI Staff Out Of DC - Real News Now

In a major shift aimed at decentralizing the FBI and reducing its entrenched presence in Washington, D.C., newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel has announced plans to relocate 1,500 employees from the agency’s headquarters. This move aligns with Patel’s broader effort to refocus the bureau’s priorities and restore public trust. Under the plan, 1,000 FBI staff members will be reassigned to field offices across the country, while another 500 em…

11 hours ago

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New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to move up to 1,500 workers out of Washington, AP source says

New FBI Director Kash Patel has told senior officials that he plans to relocate 1,000 employees from Washington to field offices around the country and move an additional 500 to

14 hours ago·United States

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The Washington Post

FBI managers are told 1,500 staff, agents will be moved from headquarters

The message came as newly confirmed director Kash Patel told employees that bolstering field office personnel across the country was a top priority.

16 hours ago

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The Daily Wire

Kash Patel To Relocate Hundreds Of FBI Staff Out Of DC: Report

FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly plans to relocate hundreds of FBI staff outside of the nation’s capital to field offices around the country. Patel was sworn in to his role on Friday after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate earlier this week. In one of his first moves as head of the agency, Patel wants ...

17 hours ago·Nashville, United States

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ncja.org

Patel Moving 1,500 FBI Employees From D.C. To Help Fight Local Crime

FBI managers were told Friday that up to 1,500 staff and agents would be transferred out of the bureau’s Washington, D.C., headquarters to satellite offices across the U.S., the Washington Post reports. The news came as Kash Patel took his oath of office and said he would be "streamlining our operations at headquarters while bolstering the presence of field agents across the nation." About 1,000 agents and administrative employees will be reloca…

11 hours ago

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