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FBI's Marshall Yates Resigns Amid Controversial Political Ties

2/26/2026

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Marshall Yates, head of the FBI's congressional affairs office, is leaving the bureau to spend more time with family.
He led the Interagency Weaponization Working Group, addressing political grievances during U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Yates discussed the FBI’s Trump investigation with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley.
He was linked to the Election Integrity Network, which sought to challenge the 2020 presidential election results.

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Marshall Yates, head of the FBI's congressional affairs office, is leaving the bureau to spend more time with family.
He led the Interagency Weaponization Working Group, addressing political grievances during U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Yates discussed the FBI’s Trump investigation with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley.
He was linked to the Election Integrity Network, which sought to challenge the 2020 presidential election results.