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FBI Deputy Director

FBI Deputy Director (2025-). Former Secret Service agent and conservative media personality. As DD, directly involved in overseeing the FBI's Epstein file review and public release. On March 20, 2025, participated in a call with Director Patel where the nature of seized video evidence was discussed; AUSA Maureen Comey (SDNY) provided a written response stating no videos of sexual abuse were found in the investigation.

Key Findings

  • EFTA00164742 (Mar 2025): On call with Director Patel and DD Bongino, FBI NY was asked about content of videos seized — specifically sexual acts/massages. AUSA Comey (SDNY) responded in writing that no videos of any sexual abuse were identified at any point in the investigation.
  • EFTA00143872 (Jun 2025): Deputy Director Bongino publicly confirmed Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide based on the agency's files.
  • EFTA00163412 (May 2025): Quoted saying 'We are working with the DOJ on the Epstein case and, as the AG stated, there are voluminous amounts of down[loads]' regarding document release timeline.

Network Graph

Most Connected With

Jeffrey Epstein (86)Donald Trump (51)Pamela Bondi (48)Ghislaine Maxwell (39)Hillary Clinton (18)Bill Clinton (18)Elon Musk (13)Jeanne Brennan (13)Nathan Wolfe (10)William Barr (10)Kash Patel (9)Andrew Windsor (8)

Communication Timeline

Nov 2019 – Nov 2025 · 73 dated documents

5 10 15 21 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2019-11: 1 documents 2020-07: 4 documents 2025-03: 3 documents 2025-05: 21 documents 2025-06: 6 documents 2025-07: 20 documents 2025-08: 9 documents 2025-09: 2 documents 2025-10: 2 documents 2025-11: 5 documents

YouTube Coverage (10)

YouTube FBI #2 Dan Bongino's 'TUMULTUOUS' short year | MS NOW Highlights MSNBC — 42 mentions YouTube The Epstein Files SCANDAL: Watch the TIMELINE as it aired on MSNBC MSNBC — 15 mentions YouTube FULL TESTIMONY: Kash Patel faces intense pressure from Senate MSNBC — 6 mentions YouTube BOMBSHELL Epstein emails | Shutdown RAGE on Capitol Hill | SCOTUS questions Trump's tariffs MSNBC — 5 mentions YouTube LIVE: FBI Director Kash Patel faces 2nd grilling before House Committee MSNBC — 2 mentions YouTube This Week with George Stephanopoulos Full Broadcast - Sunday, July 20 ABC News — 1 mention YouTube JUST IN: Jim Jordan Chairs Tense Judiciary Hearing As Lawmakers Repeatedly Battle Over Epstein Files Forbes Breaking News — 1 mention YouTube Morning News NOW Full Episode – Feb. 3 NBC News — 1 mention YouTube FULL HOUSE HEARING: AG Pam Bondi testifies over handling of release of Epstein files MSNBC — 1 mention YouTube LIVE: AG Bondi testifies at House hearing amid scrutiny over Epstein files MSNBC — 1 mention

Documents (83)

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...And Misdemeanors" On Trump Impeachment. • Op-Ed: Steele's Failings Go Far Beyond Dodgy "Dossier." • Bongino Says Durham's Report Will Be "Horrifying For The Democrats." • FBI, Counterintelligence Officials W...

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...on, Milton, Haubner), WOWT (Fox•31) (06/04, Factor), KDVR (Fox•3I) (06/04, Factor). Deputy Director Bongino Confirms Jeffrey Epstein Died by Suicide Based on Agency's Files Fox News (06/04, Wehner) reported ...

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...iligently going through that: Bondi told reporters on May 7. The article quoted Deputy Director Dan Bongino, who said, "We are working with the DOJ on the Epstein case and, as the AG stated, there are volumi...

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...n't be SAFE in Biden's America, and neither will anyone else!" Trump also retweeted commentator Dan Bongino, who EFTA00150083 wrote, "THE KIDS BELONG BACK IN SCHOOL. Stop making them suffer for your own poli...

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...And Misdemeanors" On Trump Impeachment. • Op-Ed: Steele's Failings Go Far Beyond Dodgy "Dossier." • Bongino Says Durham's Report Will Be "Horrifying For The Democrats." • FBI, Counterintelligence Officials W...

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...ountry, and our field offices are fully engaged. This is a priority for myself, Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and our leadership team." Additional reporting on the story was provided by the Boston Herald (05/...

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...ligently going through that," Bondi told reporters on May 7. The article quoted Deputy Director Dan Bongino, who said, "We are working with the DOJ on the Epstein case and, as the AG stated, there are volumi...

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... to field offices across the country. The article explained that Director Patel and his deputy, Dan Bongino, are shifting the FBI's focus from traditional law enforcement work to immigration enforcement, wit...

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EFTA00163455 EFTA00163456 EFTA00163457 Continued Reporting: Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino Draw Scrutiny From Previous Supporters The Hill (05/21, Samuels) reported that Director Patel and D...

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...N THE NEWS • Death Toll From Texas Floods Reaches 78; President Trump Plans Visit • Deputy Director Bongino Slams New York Times For 'Poorly Thought-Out Hit Piece' • DOJ, FBI Conclude Epstein Had No "Client ...

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... Subject: Media engagements for D and DD For awareness only (not for amplification) Deputy Director Bongino will be on Fox News with Sean Hannity tonight at 9:00pm ET (June 4). Director Patel is recording a ...

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...im in the hours before his suicide. The article highlighted that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino both previously made statements before working at the FBI about a so-called client list and often s...

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...article, AG Bondi moved this week to install a new co-deputy FBI director alongside Deputy Director Bongino, who had a heated confrontation with the attorney general in July and threatened to resign over the...

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...med positions of high power in the Trump administration, such as Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino. EFTA00163627 EFTA00163628 EFTA00163629 EFTA00163630 EFTA00163631 EFTA00163632 Email Public Affairs...

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...ling four people in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper. It was previously reported that Deputy Director Bongino stated that the shooting is currently under investigation. U.S. Won't Seek Death Penalty For Mexica...

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...Stone (08/02, Rodrick) published an opinion piece entitled: "You May Be Asking Yourself How Did Dan Bongino Get Here". Additional reporting on the story was provided by USA Today (08/01, Bagchi), The Daily B...

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...on and archive available here. Table of Contents IN THE NEWS • Continued Reporting: Deputy Director Bongino Still in Limbo • DOJ Urges Supreme Court to Turn Away Epstein Accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell's Appeal...

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... FBI will never tolerate violence against those who serve and protect this country. Deputy Director Bongino also pasted on X: You may remember Elpidio Reyna, a subject who allegedly threw rocks at federal of...

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...h President Trump was mentioned. Durbin has called on AG Bondi, Director Patel, and Deputy Director Bongino, to answer a series of questions surrounding Trump's connections with Epstein, including why person...

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...s most valuable tools in fighting crime. The article highlighted that, according to Deputy Director Bongino, Operation Summer Heat has resulted in over 6,000 arrests nationwide since its inception in June. "...

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... > Cc: Subjec : am aining eviewing vi ence Good evening DD Bongino- To follow-up and provide a response to questions regarding the status of evidence in the 50D and 9...

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...ar 2025 01:12:09 +0000 Importance: Normal Hello all - During the call today with Director Patel, DD Bongino and S we/NY were asked about the content of videos seized, in specific sexual acts/...

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...fect on media coverage of his administration. The article highlighted that in 2019, Deputy Director Bongino sued online news outlet The Daily Beast for defamation over a story about his departure from the Na...

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...powerful figures or being murdered. The article highlighted that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino have since said Epstein committed suicide. The article noted that the DOJ and FBI say in the memo t...

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...im, a critic of the PRC, and targeting him with violence." The press release quoted Deputy Director Bongino: "The defendants allegedly plotted to harass and interfere with an individual who criticized the ac...

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...ling four people in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper. It was previously reported that Deputy Director Bongino stated that the shooting is currently under investigation. FBI Raises Ransomware Threat Level From ...

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... on the Epstein flies sparked controversy and a testy exchange between AG Bondi and Deputy Director Bongino at the White House, which neither official has publicly addressed. The White House has closed the d...

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...t the spread of unfounded theories. The article highlighted that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino recently insisted in television and podcast interviews that the evidence was clear that Epstein had...

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... and full access to all of Crooks' electronic accounts and devices. Director Patel, Deputy Director Bongino, and a senior official told Fox News Digital that the case was a May One priority,- that they fully...

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...e this Date: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:57:26 +0000 Importance: Normal I nline-Images: jeffrey-epstein-dan-bongino-052925-14812391586d4b199798eado2b5b8641 jpg; [Phone Redacted]-id-8 fcfI b65-5783-4d7c-8b50-fb34f54e8 fl I...

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...n death Date: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:50:25 +0000 Importance: Normal Inline-Images: jeffrey-epstein-dan-bongino-052925-14812391586d4b199798ead62b5b864 1 jpg Thanks Angela . I will call tomorrow morning. From: IM...

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...ee this Date: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:53:28 +0000 Importance: Normal Inline-Images: jeffrey-epstein-dan-bongino-052925-f4812391586d4b199798ead62b5b8641.jpg; [Phone Redacted]-id-8fcf1b65-5783-4d7c-8650-fb34f54e8fl 1.pn...

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...ee this Date: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:37:57 +0000 Importance: Normal Inline-Images: jeffrey-epstein-dan-bongino-052925-14812391586d4b199798ead62b5b8641.jpg; I 000001548-id-8 fefI b65-5783-4d7c-8b50-fb34f54e8 fl ...

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...n death Date: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:45:00 +0000 Importance: Normal Inline-Images: jeffrey-epstein-dan-bongino-052925-14812391586d4b199798ead62b5b8641.jpg Hey can we talk tomorrow about this to make s...

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...ect: ' e: Date: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:42:18 +0000 Importance: Normal lane-Images: jeffrey-epstein-dan-bongino-052925-f4812391586d4b199798ead62b5b8641.jpg From Sent: urs ay, ay To: Su 'a Or, 4111i I .....

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...ee this Date: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:32:07 +0000 Importance: Normal Inline-Images: jeffrey-epstein-dan-bongino-052925-14812391586d4b199798eado2b5b8641 jpg; [Phone Redacted]-id-8 fcfI b65-5783-4d7c-8b50-fb34f54e8 fl I...

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...e this Date: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:23:35 +0000 Importance: Normal I nline-Images: jeffrey-epstein-dan-bongino-052925-14812391586d4b199798ead62b5b8641.jpg Hey , you can reach out anytime! I was not awa...

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...ee this Date: Fri, 30 May 2025 00:19:20 +0000 Importance: Normal Inline-Images: jeffrey-epstein-dan-bongino-052925-f4812391586d4b199798ead62b5b8641.jpg Hi Kristen - sorry to email so late but I just saw this...

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...n, 2.98M) reports that on 'The The New York Times (11/19, Baker, Shear, 18.61M) Dan Bongino Show," President Trump on Friday "claimed the reports that Nunes also "sought to turn the focus awa...

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...t the spread of unfounded theories. The article highlighted that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino recently insisted in television and podcast interviews that the evidence was clear that Epstein had...

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... on the Epstein files sparked controversy and a testy exchange between AG Bondi and Deputy Director Bongino at the White House, which neither official has publicly addressed. The White House has closed the d...

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...ed on the issue, and Vice President Vance had attempted to mediate between them and Deputy Director Bongino. The article stated that despite the meeting taking place, Vice President Vance's office denied on ...

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...at might be needed". The Associated Press (08/06, Bynum, Catalini) highlighted that Deputy Director Bongino said that the FBI was at the fort to help investigate. Additional reporting on the story was provid...

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...gov NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Sunny today with a high of 70. SIGNIFICANT NEWS EVENTS Deputy Director Bongino Says Illegal Alien Criminals and Child Predator Fox News (05/11, Baehr) reported that Deputy Direct...

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...because this building is unsafe for our workforce," Director Patel said, surprising Deputy Director Bongino, who was at his side for the interview. "But we want the American men and women to know if you're g...

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...ent (05/30, Papenfuss), New York Post (05/30, Nava), Reuters (05/29, Staff Writer). Deputy Director Bongino Tells 'Fox & Friends' Progress Is Being Made on High•Profle DC Cases Fox News (05/29, Colombo) repo...

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...d, "The FBI will finally have the kind of building they deserve. Congratulations to Kash Patel, Dan Bongino, and all the great people at the FBI." In the memo to the FBI, Director Patel described the bureau ...

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...t the spread of unfounded theories. The article highlighted that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino recently insisted in television and podcast interviews that the evidence was clear that Epstein had...

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...ay, in a hit targeting drug trafficking rings you'll hear EFTA01655265 about soon," Deputy Director Bongino wrote in a post on X on Tuesday. "We're finding them and crushing their operations. More to come. T...

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...esota yesterday, in a hit targeting drug trafficking rings you'll hear about soon," Deputy Director Bongino wrote in a post on X on Tuesday. "We're finding them and crushing their operations. More to come. T...

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...ported that despite their initial promises to tackle corruption, Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino have remained silent on the scandal surrounding Charles McGonigal, a disgraced top FBI agent who we...

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... The FBI will stop at nothing to defend the homeland from China's Communist Party." Deputy Director Bongino posted a statement on X: "This week, Cadence Design Systems Inc., a multinational electronic design...

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...fect on media coverage of his administration. The article highlighted that in 2019, Deputy Director Bongino sued online news outlet The Daily Beast for defamation over a story about his departure from the Na...

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... previously inconclusive due to lack of evidence. Hunter Biden's denial comes after Deputy Director Bongino announced in May that the FBI would reopen or pursue several cases of "potential public interest" t...

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...d former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The article noted that AG Bondi and Deputy Director Bongino had a tense exchange last week at the White House over a story about Epstein. Laura Loomer, who's c...

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... 21 Arrested Overnight in D.C. Bringing Overall Total to 450 • Continued Reporting: Deputy Director Bongino to Work Alongside 'Co-Deputy Director' of FBI COUNTERTERRORISM • Analysis: Trump Is Turning the FBI...

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... every lead to fully resolve the case. Just the News (09/21, Ballasy) reported that Deputy Director Bongino said the FBI is going to continue investigating those directly connected to the subject to find out...

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...d initiated an ongoing investigation with more accountability measures ahead; while Deputy Director Bongino echoed the same message of reform. The article noted that the CR-15 squad had been part of the FBI'...

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...BI refused to do." The article noted that Kelly believes current Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino are committed to identifying and prosecuting those responsible after what she called the Biden Just...

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... attack. According to the article, Eric Trump told the host that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino are longtime friends, but he has yet to ask them directly about the investigation. The article adde...

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...rump Pardons Woman Convicted of Threatening to Shoot FBI Agents and Jan. 6 Rioter • Deputy Director Bongino Slams Report That Director Patel Waived His Polygraph Exam • Senate Probes Justice Department Effor...

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...n, suicide, sexual abuse." The Hindustan Times (11/20, Sen) quoted a statement from Deputy Director Bongino: "For those who may not know, the 764 Network is a heinous child exploitation ring that often targe...

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...Aragua Terrorists Arrested in South Texas • Continued Reporting: Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino on ISIS Halloween Bust • How an Innocent Woman's Name Was Tied to the Jan. 6 Pipe Bombs CRIMINAL IN...

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...tleblower Revelation About FBI 'Honeypot' Agent Spying on Trump Campaign • Continued Reporting: Dan Bongino Named Deputy Director of the FBI COUNTERTERRORISM • Who Are Rafael Caro Quintero and the 28 Other A...

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... Lawyers Who Are Working With Jack Smith • President Trump Appoints Former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director, Prompting Controversy Over Past Criticisms • Sen. Blackburn Requests Unreda...

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...segregated housing, you know a suicide when you see one, and that's what that was." Deputy Director Bongino backed up Director Patel during a joint interview with Maria Bartiromo. "He killed himself," he sai...

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...or Information-Stealing Malware Operation • Continued Reporting: Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino Draw Scrutiny From Previous Supporters COUNTERTERRORISM • IVF Clinic Bombing Suspect Was Linked to ...

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...or Information-Stealing Malware Operation • Continued Reporting: Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino Draw Scrutiny From Previous Supporters COUNTERTERRORISM • IVF Clinic Bombing Suspect Was Linked to ...

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...NEWS • Federal Authorities Probe Effort to Impersonate White House Chief of Staff • Deputy Director Bongino Tells 'Fox & Friends' Progress Is Being Made on High-Profile DC Cases • Bernard Kerik, Who Led NYPD...

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... to field offices across the country. The article explained that Director Patel and his deputy, Dan Bongino, are shifting the FBI's focus from traditional law enforcement work to immigration enforcement, wit...

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...e assessed that the moves are seen as part of a larger effort by Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino to remake the agency and mollify Trump's supporters, with critics accusing them of politicizing the...

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...powerful figures or being murdered. The article highlighted that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino have since said Epstein committed suicide. The article noted that the DOJ and FBI say in the memo t...

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... on the Epstein flies sparked controversy and a testy exchange between AG Bondi and Deputy Director Bongino at the White House, which neither official has publicly addressed. The White House has closed the d...

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...ling four people in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper. It was previously reported that Deputy Director Bongino stated that the shooting is currently under investigation. FBI Raises Ransomware Threat Level From ...

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... and full access to all of Crooks' electronic accounts and devices. Director Patel, Deputy Director Bongino, and a senior official told Fox News Digital that the case was a "Day One priority," that they full...

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...ent (05/30, Papenfuss), New York Post (05/30, Nava), Reuters (05/29, Staff Writer). Deputy Director Bongino Tells 'Fox & Friends' Progress Is Being Made on High•Profle DC Cases Fox News (05/29, Colombo) repo...

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...formation Follow this site to get updates in your newsfeed. SIGNIFICANT NEWS EVENTS Deputy Director Bongino Says Illegal Alien Criminals and Child Predator Fox News (05/11, Baehr) reported that Deputy Direct...

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...because this building is unsafe for our workforce," Director Patel said, surprising Deputy Director Bongino, who was at his side for the interview. "But we want the American men and women to know if you're g...

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...And Misdemeanors" On Trump Impeachment. • Op-Ed: Steele's Failings Go Far Beyond Dodgy "Dossier." • Bongino Says Durham's Report Will Be "Horrifying For The Democrats." • FBI, Counterintelligence Officials W...

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...powerful figures or being murdered. The article highlighted that Director Patel and Deputy Director Bongino have since said Epstein committed suicide. The article noted that the DOJ and FBI say in the memo t...

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