Coverage dated April 8, 2025 to April 9, 2025

Kash Patel reportedly removed as acting ATF director

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FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly no longer the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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Honolulu Star-Advertiser
FBI director Kash Patel removed as acting head of ATF | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Apr 8, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
WASHINGTON >> FBI Director Kash Patel was removed from his role as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, U.S. officials confirmed today.
Los Angeles Times
Kash Patel has been replaced by Army Secretary Driscoll as acting head of the ATF, AP sources say (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 8, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
FBI Director Kash Patel was quietly removed weeks ago as the acting chief of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
New York Post
FBI Director Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF director, US officials confirm (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 8, 2025
New York Post's feed description
FBI Director Kash Patel was removed from his role as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, US officials confirmed.
Fox26 Houston
Kash Patel reportedly removed as acting ATF director (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Apr 9, 2025
Fox26 Houston's feed description
FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly no longer the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
CBS News
Army secretary Dan Driscoll replaces Kash Patel as acting ATF chief (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 8, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will lead the ATF and plans to remain secretary of the Army.
The Daily Caller
Army Secretary Reportedly Takes Reins From Kash Patel At ATF (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 8, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
FBI Director Kash Patel was removed as acting director of the ATF this week and replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, sources told Reuters on Wednesday.
Fox News
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to lead ATF, replacing FBI Director Kash Patel (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 8, 2025
Fox News's feed description
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll was selected to take over the ATF from FBI Director Kash Patel, who was chosen to lead the agency in February.
UPI
Army secretary now acting ATF director, replacing FBI Director Kash Patel (opens UPI)
Published Apr 8, 2025
UPI's feed description
FBI Director Kash Patel no longer is the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives after Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll was appointed the ATF's temporary director on Wednesday.
The Hill
Trump replaces Patel with Army secretary as ATF director (opens The Hill)
Published Apr 8, 2025
The Hill's feed description
FBI Director Kash Patel was removed as the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) by President Trump’s administration and replaced with Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill.
The Guardian
FBI director Kash Patel removed as director of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 8, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Trump appointee replaced by US army secretary Daniel Driscoll, four people familiar with the matter said
Washington Examiner
Kash Patel removed as acting director of ATF (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 9, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
It is not clear when Kash Patel was removed from his role as director of the ATF. He was replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
FBI director Kash Patel removed as acting ATF director | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Apr 9, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
FBI Director Kash Patel was removed from his role as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday.
Breitbart News
Report: Army Secretary Chosen to Replace Kash Patel at ATF (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 9, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Various reports indicate that Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has been chosen to take the lead at ATF in place of acting director Kash Patel.
AL.com
Kash Patel quietly removed as acting chief ATF chief with no reason given (opens AL.com)
Published Apr 9, 2025
AL.com's feed description
It was not immediately clear why Patel was replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll.

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