Breaking news: Top F.B.I. officials are told to resign or be fired

The move shocked the senior ranks of the F.B.I.

View in browser Jan. 31, 2025, 10:25 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Rod Lamkey Jr. for The New York Times Trump Administration Shocks Senior F.B.I. Ranks by Moving to Replace Them Top F.B.I. officials have been told to retire or be fired in the coming days, fueling fear within an agency that has been a target of President Trump and Kash Patel, his nominee to be F.B.I. director. Read more More coverage In his confirmation hearing, Kash Patel was pressed on his loyalty to President Trump. → Read the key takeaways from Day 2 of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearings. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018