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News in English (USA) / 19.08.2025 / 06:00

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey Resigns to Accept FBI Co-Deputy Director Position

In a surprising development, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has been appointed as co-deputy director of the FBI, a role he will share with Dan Bongino. Bailey is set to resign from his position as attorney general to take up this federal position within the Trump administration. The appointment comes amidst discussions regarding internal conflicts in the FBI, and it signifies a significant shift in leadership within the bureau. As Bailey prepares to join, the legal community and political observers are already speculating about potential successors for his state role.
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