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FBI Names Christopher Raia Deputy Director Amid Leadership Changes

1/12/2026

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Raia Takes Charge

Christopher Raia, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s New York Field Office, becomes deputy director after Dan Bongino's departure.
Raia previously led the response to a deadly truck attack in New Orleans and has counterterrorism and national security experience.
Raia joined the FBI in 2003.
Raia will serve alongside Andrew Bailey, a former Missouri attorney general.
Dan Bongino announced he will relaunch his podcast on Rumble on February 2.

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Bongino Launches Show

Dan Bongino, the former FBI deputy director, will host a two-hour radio and podcast show starting February 2.
His FBI tenure ended on January 3 after 11 months.
He will partner with Westwood One and Rumble for the show.
Bongino announced the plan via social media, signaling his return to broadcasting after leaving the bureau.

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Raia Takes Charge

Christopher Raia, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s New York Field Office, becomes deputy director after Dan Bongino's departure.
Raia previously led the response to a deadly truck attack in New Orleans and has counterterrorism and national security experience.
Raia joined the FBI in 2003.
Raia will serve alongside Andrew Bailey, a former Missouri attorney general.
Dan Bongino announced he will relaunch his podcast on Rumble on February 2.

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