Coverage dated August 18, 2025

Missouri attorney general to serve as co-deputy FBI director

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is joining the Justice Department as the co-deputy director of the FBI, he announced Monday. Bailey is set to share duties as deputy FBI director with Dan Bongino, a staunch Trump ally whose future in the role came into question amid clashes over the case of t…

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The Hill
Missouri attorney general to serve as co-deputy FBI director (opens The Hill)
Published Aug 18, 2025
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is joining the Justice Department as the co-deputy director of the FBI, he announced Monday. Bailey is set to share duties as deputy FBI director with Dan Bongino, a staunch Trump ally whose future in the role came into question amid clashes over the case of t…
The Daily Caller
Conservative Attorney General Tapped For High-Ranking FBI Post (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Aug 18, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
The Trump administration has tapped Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to serve as co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
WMUR
Missouri AG resigning to become FBI's co-deputy director (opens WMUR)
Published Aug 18, 2025
WMUR's feed description
Bailey is accepting a position as co-deputy director with the FBI.
MyNorthwest
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey resigns to take a top FBI position (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Aug 18, 2025
MyNorthwest's feed description
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, a Republican who has been an ardent backer of President Donald Trump, said Monday that he
Hot Air
Andrew Bailey Joins the FBI (opens Hot Air)
Published Aug 18, 2025
Hot Air's feed description
Andrew Bailey resigns as Missouri AG to become Co-Deputy Director of the FBI, strengthening Trump's team.
The Daily Signal
Missouri Attorney General Tapped for FBI Post (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Aug 18, 2025
The Daily Signal's feed description
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey on Monday evening announced he would be joining the Trump administration as co-deputy director of the FBI.
Washington Examiner
Missouri AG Bailey named to new FBI co-deputy director role alongside Bongino (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 18, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Andrew Bailey was appointed Missouri attorney general in 2022 and won a full term last year.
CBS News
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to become FBI co-deputy director, joining Dan Bongino (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 18, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will serve as the FBI's co-deputy director, alongside the law enforcement agency's current second-in-command, Dan Bongino.
The Week
Trump taps Missouri AG to help lead FBI (opens The Week)
Published Aug 18, 2025
The Week's feed description
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has been appointed FBI co-deputy director alongside Dan Bongino
New York Post
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey stepping down to become FBI co-deputy director (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 18, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said Monday that he is resigning to take a leadership position at the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Missouri AG named FBI co-deputy director (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Aug 18, 2025
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
The Trump administration named Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as the FBI's co-deputy director Monday, installing the Republican firebrand as the second-most powerful person at the federal law enforcement agency alongside the former conservative podcast host Dan Bongino.