The plan appears to be part of a broader effort to shift the agency’s focus from tracking national security threats to fighting street crime.

Five agents were fired earlier this month, exacerbating concerns about politicization at the law enforcement agency.

Jensen, a veteran agent who helped oversee the Jan. 6 investigation from his position as chief of the FBI's domestic terrorism section, was given a significant promotion by Patel to be the assistant director in charge of the Washington Field Office, one of the largest outposts in the country.

FBI Director Kash Patel commits to "rooting out" and "declassifying" everything involved in the "Russiagate" scandal and weaponization of federal law enforcement against President Trump. "I am committed to rooting it out.

Authorities announced charges and arrests Thursday in a drug-trafficking ring linked to members or associates of a Tacoma street gang.

The FBI warns Russian hackers are targeting outdated networking devices, altering system configurations, and seeking access to critical infrastructure. Businesses and individuals are urged to check their networks and report suspicious activity.

FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the agency will continue combatting crime in Washington, D.C. until “every community is safe."

On Monday, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel welcomed Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as a co-deputy director of the FBI, a surprise decision that signals an uncertain future for Bongino, who will now share that role.

The scam is a form of “brushing” used by online vendors to artificially improve the ratings of their products.