The FBI told managers that 1,500 personnel will be transferred from the headquarters near Washington headquarters to offices around the country, including around a third being placed in an Alabama

The message came as newly confirmed director Kash Patel told employees that bolstering field office personnel across the country was a top priority.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Friday ordered the transfer of 1,500 staff out of its Washington headquarters, two sources familiar with the orders told Reuters. Some 1,000 staff would be dispersed to field offices around the United States,

Kash Patel’s appointment as FBI Director has sparked national debate, marking an unconventional rise to leadership. With a background in law, counterterrorism, and policy, his journey defies traditional FBI career paths.

The newly confirmed head of the country's leading law enforcement agency has a history of advocating politically motivated investigations even while condemning them.

LIVE: Trump Loyalist Kash Patel Confirmed as New FBI Director | Firstpost America | N18G The US Senate confirmed Kash Patel as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Two Republican senators voted not to confirm Patel.