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FBI Director Fires Agents Amid Trump Document Investigations

3/3/2026

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In the days before a U.S. military operation in Iran, Kash Patel, the FBI Director, dismissed a dozen CI-12 agents.
The firings are linked to investigations of U.S. President Donald Trump for the handling of classified documents.
The National Security Division has lost half its personnel, a reduction that experts warn could hinder its ability to manage future attacks.

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Story summary

In the days before a U.S. military operation in Iran, Kash Patel, the FBI Director, dismissed a dozen CI-12 agents.
The firings are linked to investigations of U.S. President Donald Trump for the handling of classified documents.
The National Security Division has lost half its personnel, a reduction that experts warn could hinder its ability to manage future attacks.