The White House has appointed a veteran agent to serve as acting FBI director following the retirement of the official who was expected to lead the bureau on an interim basis after the departure of Christopher Wray. Brian Driscoll has been selected to head the FBI until the Senate confirms Kash Patel as the director.
Paul Abbate, who had been serving as Wray's deputy and was in line to become acting director, announced his retirement after nearly 30 years with the FBI. Abbate's departure has created additional transition for the agency, which was already preparing for potential changes if Patel is confirmed.
