Abbate, a veteran of the bureau, served as the number two person under Director Christopher Wray, who recently stepped down in anticipation of Trump replacing him. Trump has nominated Kash Patel to be ...

Paul Abbate, who as the FBI's longtime deputy director had been expected to replace Director Christopher Wray on an acting basis, is retiring from the bureau, according to an email he sent to ...

We can think of no better No. 2 person than Paul Abbate to try to help steady the ship. Unflappable and low key, Abbate, with more than 26 years on the job, brings a wealth of knowledge, ...

Bongino, a former Secret Service agent, has been criticized for spreading several conspiracy theories as a talk show host.

The move came hours after Paul Abbate, who served for the last four years as Wray’s deputy and had been in line to serve as acting director, told colleagues in an email that he was retiring.

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI's No. 2 Paul Abbate, expected to replace outgoing Director Christopher Wray on an acting basis, says he's retiring. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a ...

Paul Abbate had earlier been expected to serve in the role for a few months after Christopher Wray’s departure. “I have complete confidence in you and your ability to carry out our mission of ...

The decision came after Paul Abbate, who had been expected to lead the bureau temporarily, said he was retiring Monday. Former FBI Director Christopher Wray, who had planned to depart before Trump ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI's No. 2 Paul Abbate, expected to replace outgoing Director Christopher Wray on an acting basis, says he's retiring.