FBI Director Kash Patel has initiated a significant restructuring effort, directing that 1,500 employees be reassigned from Washington, DC, to other locations across the country.

Under Patel’s plan, 1,000 employees will be placed in field offices nationwide, while another 500 will be sent to the FBI’s Huntsville, Alabama, facility. This move reflects Patel’s push to reduce the agency’s reliance on its Washington headquarters and distribute personnel to regional offices.

BREAKING: FBI Director Kash Patel just ordered a major redeployment of FBI agents.

Approximately 1,000 agents from the Bureau's Washington, D.C. headquarters will be moved to field offices nationwide, and 500 will go to Huntsville, Alabama.

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Patel, who was narrowly confirmed by the Senate in a 51-49 vote, wasted little time in making changes. At his swearing-in, President Donald Trump commended Patel’s leadership and expressed confidence that he would be “the best ever” to lead the agency.

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The FBI has faced mounting scrutiny in recent years, including investigations into its handling of politically sensitive cases. The Justice Department has already pushed out senior officials and requested records related to certain past investigations. Patel has emphasized restoring accountability within the agency.

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Democrats have expressed concerns over Patel’s leadership, suggesting he may use his position to further Trump’s political interests. Patel has denied these claims, stating that his focus is on enforcing the law without bias.

The FBI’s Huntsville site has been expanding for years and currently houses more than 1,300 personnel. Patel’s plan will further increase its role as employees transition away from Washington.