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Dan Bongino Returns to Fox News Amid Controversy

2/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Dan Bongino, a former FBI official, will return to Fox News as a contributor.
His first appearance will be on Hannity to discuss the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Bongino recently left the FBI after conflicts with Attorney General Pam Bondi over Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
He resumed his podcast, The Dan Bongino Show, on Rumble last week.

History

Historical Context

Andrew McCabe, former FBI Deputy Director, was fired on March 16, 2018, amid controversies over his handling of investigations, including the Trump-Russia inquiry. His dismissal, influenced by Attorney General William Barr, highlighted tensions between law enforcement and political figures. The ongoing media engagement by former officials, like Dan Bongino's return to Fox News, reflects the evolving relationship between government agencies and media in shaping public discourse.

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Story summary

Dan Bongino, a former FBI official, will return to Fox News as a contributor.
His first appearance will be on Hannity to discuss the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Bongino recently left the FBI after conflicts with Attorney General Pam Bondi over Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
He resumed his podcast, The Dan Bongino Show, on Rumble last week.

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