Patel says FBI has cut bureaucracy, moved 1,000 agents to field offices in 'generational' overhaul
FBI Director Kash Patel announced a major organizational overhaul of the bureau, claiming significant progress in reducing bureaucracy and refocusing on domestic security. Over 1,000 agents and staff have been reassigned to field offices, and more than $300 million in spending cuts have been achieved since the reforms began. The FBI has also increased its use of artificial intelligence and strengthened partnerships with law enforcement and technology companies.
- ▪FBI Director Kash Patel says over 1,000 agents and staff have been moved from Washington, D.C., to field offices.
- ▪The FBI has cut more than $300 million in spending through contract and facility reviews.
- ▪Patel claims the bureau has accelerated the use of artificial intelligence in processing tips and identifying threats.
- ▪A new multiagency mission center has been created to focus on domestic terrorism and politically motivated violence.
- ▪The FBI has established formal collaboration channels with state and local law enforcement and private technology companies.
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Security Patel says FBI has cut bureaucracy, moved 1,000 agents to field offices in 'generational' overhaul More than 1,000 agents reassigned to field offices and $300M in spending cuts already achieved, Patel says By Stephen Sorace Fox News Published May 3, 2026 12:38pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video FBI director ticks off terror threats foiled by agents FBI Director Kash Patel on Wednesday said the bureau thwarted four terrorist attacks across the U.S. last December — including three inspired by ISIS — by tracking suspects both online and in person.
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