#FBI Key FBI news as of October 1, 2025, includes major staff changes and ongoing investigations involving former director James Comey and current director Kash Patel. Other recent announcements cover an end to the FBI’s partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and multiple domestic criminal cases. Leadership and staffing Mass exodus at the FBI: Hundreds of FBI employees were reportedly “separated” or terminated from the bureau as of October 1, according to sources cited by CBS News. This was attributed to a worker buyout program, with reports describing the departures as a “mass exodus”. Former Director James Comey indicted: On September 25, the Justice Department announced a feder

#FBI
Key FBI news as of October 1, 2025,
includes major staff changes and ongoing investigations involving former director James Comey and current director Kash Patel. Other recent announcements cover an end to the FBI’s partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and multiple domestic criminal cases.
Leadership and staffing
Mass exodus at the FBI: Hundreds of FBI employees were reportedly “separated” or terminated from the bureau as of October 1, according to sources cited by CBS News. This was attributed to a worker buyout program, with reports describing the departures as a “mass exodus”.
Former Director James Comey indicted: On September 25, the Justice Department announced a federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation related to disclosing sensitive information.
Director Kash Patel cuts ties with ADL: Current FBI Director Kash Patel announced on October 1 that the bureau was cutting all ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Patel cited former director Comey’s collaboration with the organization and accused the ADL of acting as a “political front”.
Patel gives 3D-printed guns to New Zealand officials: On October 1, the Associated Press reported that FBI Director Kash Patel gave 3D-printed guns to New Zealand officials, despite such weapons being illegal in New Zealand.
Domestic investigations and cases
Missing person reward: The FBI and the Webster Police Department announced a $25,000 reward on September 30 for information in a 1978 missing child case.
Church shooting and fire: The FBI’s Detroit field office provided an update on a shooting and fire at a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on September 30.
Major fraud and trafficking busts: Recent cases announced on September 29 include the sentencing of a California resident for meth trafficking and a co-founder and CEO of an investment fund charged in a $294 million securities fraud conspiracy.
International and counterterrorism news
Extradition for firearms trafficking: An Ivorian national was extradited to the U.S. to face firearms trafficking conspiracy charges on September 29.
International terrorism conviction: An Orlando man was sentenced to six years in federal prison on September 25 for lying to the FBI during an international terrorism investigation.
Sentencing of cartel member: A senior member of a Mexican cartel was indicted on terrorism, drug, and firearm charges in Chicago on September 5.
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 1, 2025