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Justice Dept. Workforce Shrinks 11,000, FBI Loses 2,600 Agents

4/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Justice Department staff now totals 107,000, about 11,200 fewer than the prior fiscal year and ~7,000 vacancies.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration cut more than 4,000 positions across major law-enforcement agencies.
The FBI lost about 7% of its workforce, eliminating roughly 2,600 agents.
The National Security Division saw a 38% reduction, creating unprecedented personnel constraints.
The Bureau of Prisons shed 6% of staff and used teachers and nurses as replacements.

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Story summary

Justice Department staff now totals 107,000, about 11,200 fewer than the prior fiscal year and ~7,000 vacancies.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration cut more than 4,000 positions across major law-enforcement agencies.
The FBI lost about 7% of its workforce, eliminating roughly 2,600 agents.
The National Security Division saw a 38% reduction, creating unprecedented personnel constraints.
The Bureau of Prisons shed 6% of staff and used teachers and nurses as replacements.