#Estimates of the total number of the #FBI #agents transferred out of the central office building
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 6, 2025
Month: November 2025
#Estimates of the total number of the #FBI #agents fired and resigned in 2025: from January to present – Google Search google.com/search?q=Estimate…
There are no specific, publicly available estimates for the total number of FBI agents fired or resigned in 2025. However, it is likely higher than previous years due to the large-scale reduction in the federal workforce, though the exact percentage is unclear. The FBI has approximately 13,700 special agents and over 20,000 other professional employees, so any estimate should be considered against this total.General federal workforce changes: As of late September 2025, over 200,000 federal employees had left the workforce, including approximately 55,000 who were fired as part of broader reductions by the current administration.
Federal layoffs: As of late August 2025, the Partnership for Public Service estimated that just under 200,000 federal workers had left their jobs. Some reports cited around 148,000 departures as of July 2025, including resignations, layoffs, and firings.
FBI employee numbers: The FBI has approximately 13,700 special agents and 20,100 other professionals, for a total of over 33,800 employees.
No specific data for FBI: There are no public reports that break down the total number of FBI agents fired or resigned in 2025. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] nytimes.com/2025/07/31/us/po…
[2] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_U…
[3] usatoday.com/story/news/poli…
[4] democrats-budget.house.gov/r…
[5] justice.gov/doj/federal-bure…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 6, 2025
#FBINews
#FBIFirings: The Justice Department has fired multiple #FBI agents allegedly involved in an investigation into President Trump during a prior administration.
#Comey Case: A federal judge has berated #JusticeDepartment prosecutors in the James #Comeycase, accusing them of an “‘indict first, investigate later'” approach.fbi firings
Recent FBI firings have involved agents connected to investigations into President Trump, including two agents who worked with Special Counsel Jack Smith. These firings, alongside other separations and leadership changes, have sparked significant backlash, with the FBI Agents Association calling the actions “erratic and arbitrary retribution”. There have also been reports of the Trump administration firings of senior FBI leaders, and the “purging” of a public corruption group. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Recent firings and related actionsAgents linked to Trump investigations: In late 2025, the FBI fired two agents who worked on investigations involving President Trump, including those led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Reversals and reinstatement: Some recent firings were reportedly reversed by a top prosecutor, though the status of these agents remains fluid.
Leadership changes: The Trump administration initiated a purge of senior FBI leadership, forcing some to retire, resign, or be fired.
Rebuke from the FBI Agents Association: The organization representing many FBI agents has condemned the firings, calling them “erratic and arbitrary retribution”.
Public corruption group dissolved: A group within the FBI tasked with investigating public corruption was shut down, and several agents were fired. [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]Potential motivations and context
Political motivations: The firings have been described as politically motivated, with some fired agents allegedly involved in investigations into President Trump.
Misconduct: While some firings are attributed to political reasons, reports have also pointed to misconduct as a factor in other cases.
Internal scrutiny: Some reports and lawsuits have alleged a lack of due process for some of the fired officials. [6, 10, 11, 12, 13]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] axios.com/2025/11/04/kash-pa…
[2] axios.com/2025/10/07/fbi-kas…
[3] nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/po…
[4] nytimes.com/2025/09/16/us/po…
[5] nbcnews.com/politics/justice…
[6] govexec.com/workforce/2025/0…
[7] cnn.com/2025/01/30/politics/…
[8] cnn.com/2025/11/04/politics/…
[9] cnn.com/2025/10/31/politics/…
[10] politico.com/magazine/story/…
[11] youtube.com/watch?v=Ki0dOPL7…
[12] npr.org/2025/09/10/g-s1-8794…
[13] grassley.senate.gov/news/new…
–Comey Case
comey case
is the defendant in an active criminal case where he is charged with making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding during a 2020 Senate hearing. His lawyers contend it is a vindictive prosecution ordered by President Trump for political retribution, which the Justice Department denies.James Comey
Case Details
Charges: Comey faces two counts: one for making a false statement and another for obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
Allegation: The indictment, brought by U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan (a former Trump lawyer and White House aide), alleges Comey lied when he reaffirmed prior testimony that he had not authorized anyone at the FBI to leak information to the press. The core of the case revolves around communications with his associate, Columbia Law Professor Daniel Richman, who prosecutors allege Comey used as an intermediary to speak to reporters.
Comey’s Plea: Comey has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Defense Arguments: Comey’s legal team is challenging the case on several fronts:Vindictive Prosecution: They argue the case is politically motivated, pointing to a social media post by President Trump urging the Attorney General to prosecute Comey and others. Improper Appointment: They contend that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was improperly appointed to her post and therefore lacks the authority to bring the charges. Ambiguous Question: His lawyers maintain the specific question Comey answered was vague and confusing and appeared to be about a different individual, not Richman.
Recent Developments (November 2025)
A federal magistrate judge has raised sharp questions about the Justice Department’s handling of evidence, describing the prosecutors’ conduct as “highly unusual” and suggesting an “indict first, investigate second” approach. The judge ordered prosecutors to:Produce all seized materials from Daniel Richman’s devices and communications to the defense team for review for potential privilege issues.
Provide a full transcript or recording of Halligan’s presentation to the grand jury after an initial submission was deemed incomplete.
A hearing is scheduled for next week to address the arguments regarding the legitimacy of Halligan’s appointment as U.S. attorney.
–— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 6, 2025
#FBI #Firings: The #Justice Department has fired multiple FBI agents allegedly involved in an investigation into President Trump during a prior administration.
Comey Case: A federal judge has berated Justice Department prosecutors in the James Comey case, accusing them of an “‘indict first, investigate later'” approach.
fbi firings
Recent FBI firings have involved agents connected to investigations into President Trump, including two agents who worked with Special Counsel Jack Smith. These firings, alongside other separations and leadership changes, have sparked significant backlash, with the FBI Agents Association calling the actions “erratic and arbitrary retribution”. There have also been reports of the Trump administration firings of senior FBI leaders, and the “purging” of a public corruption group. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Recent firings and related actionsAgents linked to Trump investigations: In late 2025, the FBI fired two agents who worked on investigations involving President Trump, including those led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Reversals and reinstatement: Some recent firings were reportedly reversed by a top prosecutor, though the status of these agents remains fluid.
Leadership changes: The Trump administration initiated a purge of senior FBI leadership, forcing some to retire, resign, or be fired.
Rebuke from the FBI Agents Association: The organization representing many FBI agents has condemned the firings, calling them “erratic and arbitrary retribution”.
Public corruption group dissolved: A group within the FBI tasked with investigating public corruption was shut down, and several agents were fired. [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]Potential motivations and context
Political motivations: The firings have been described as politically motivated, with some fired agents allegedly involved in investigations into President Trump.
Misconduct: While some firings are attributed to political reasons, reports have also pointed to misconduct as a factor in other cases.
Internal scrutiny: Some reports and lawsuits have alleged a lack of due process for some of the fired officials. [6, 10, 11, 12, 13]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] axios.com/2025/11/04/kash-pa…
[2] axios.com/2025/10/07/fbi-kas…
[3] nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/po…
[4] nytimes.com/2025/09/16/us/po…
[5] nbcnews.com/politics/justice…
[6] govexec.com/workforce/2025/0…
[7] cnn.com/2025/01/30/politics/…
[8] cnn.com/2025/11/04/politics/…
[9] cnn.com/2025/10/31/politics/…
[10] politico.com/magazine/story/…
[11] youtube.com/watch?v=Ki0dOPL7…
[12] npr.org/2025/09/10/g-s1-8794…
[13] grassley.senate.gov/news/new…
–Comey Case
comey case
is the defendant in an active criminal case where he is charged with making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding during a 2020 Senate hearing. His lawyers contend it is a vindictive prosecution ordered by President Trump for political retribution, which the Justice Department denies.James Comey
Case Details
Charges: Comey faces two counts: one for making a false statement and another for obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
Allegation: The indictment, brought by U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan (a former Trump lawyer and White House aide), alleges Comey lied when he reaffirmed prior testimony that he had not authorized anyone at the FBI to leak information to the press. The core of the case revolves around communications with his associate, Columbia Law Professor Daniel Richman, who prosecutors allege Comey used as an intermediary to speak to reporters.
Comey’s Plea: Comey has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Defense Arguments: Comey’s legal team is challenging the case on several fronts:Vindictive Prosecution: They argue the case is politically motivated, pointing to a social media post by President Trump urging the Attorney General to prosecute Comey and others. Improper Appointment: They contend that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was improperly appointed to her post and therefore lacks the authority to bring the charges. Ambiguous Question: His lawyers maintain the specific question Comey answered was vague and confusing and appeared to be about a different individual, not Richman.
Recent Developments (November 2025)
A federal magistrate judge has raised sharp questions about the Justice Department’s handling of evidence, describing the prosecutors’ conduct as “highly unusual” and suggesting an “indict first, investigate second” approach. The judge ordered prosecutors to:Produce all seized materials from Daniel Richman’s devices and communications to the defense team for review for potential privilege issues.
Provide a full transcript or recording of Halligan’s presentation to the grand jury after an initial submission was deemed incomplete.
A hearing is scheduled for next week to address the arguments regarding the legitimacy of Halligan’s appointment as U.S. attorney.
–— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 6, 2025
#FBI #Firings: The #Justice Department has fired multiple FBI agents allegedly involved in an investigation into President Trump during a prior administration.
Comey Case: A federal judge has berated Justice Department prosecutors in the James Comey case, accusing them of an “‘indict first, investigate later'” approach.
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 6, 2025
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NATO has surpassed Russia in ammunition production
“Until recently, Russia was producing more ammunition than all NATO allies combined. But that is no longer the case,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said at the NATO Industry Forum in Bucharest.
Rutte added that Russia… pic.twitter.com/mt8tBhPHgr
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#News #Today
Today’s top news #stories are dominated by the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and its consequences, including potential flight cancellations, as well as an update on a fatal plane crash and the continuing analysis of the recent U.S. elections
U.S. News & Politics
Government Shutdown and Flight Cancellations: The government shutdown has prompted the FAA to announce a potential 10% reduction in air traffic across 40 major airports if a resolution is not reached soon. This is due to staffing shortages and air traffic controller fatigue. Bipartisan talks in the Senate are ongoing, but a deal has not yet been finalized.
Supreme Court Tariffs Case: The Supreme Court heard arguments on the President’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs under a national emergency law, with several justices, including conservatives, appearing skeptical of the administration’s broad claims of power.
Post-Election Analysis: Following recent elections where Democrats saw significant victories, political analysis is focusing on the implications for future elections and the Democratic party’s roadmap for a progressive agenda. Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor-elect of New York City continues to be a major talking point, drawing both praise and criticism.
FBI Firings: The Justice Department has fired multiple FBI agents allegedly involved in an investigation into President Trump during a prior administration.
Comey Case: A federal judge has berated Justice Department prosecutors in the James Comey case, accusing them of an “‘indict first, investigate later'” approach.
National Incidents
UPS Plane Crash: The black boxes from the UPS cargo plane crash near the Louisville airport have been recovered. Authorities have confirmed 12 deaths so far, with the left engine reportedly catching fire and detaching before the crash.
Terrorism Plot Charges: Three additional teenagers in New Jersey have been charged in connection with an alleged Halloween terror plot investigation, adding to previous arrests in Michigan.
Bronx Explosion: Seven New York City firefighters were injured after a fiery explosion during a car fire in the Bronx.
Household Debt Record: A new report indicates that U.S. household debt has reached a new record high of $18.6 trillion.
World News
Typhoon Kalmaegi: Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 114 dead and more than 100 missing in the Philippines and is now heading toward Vietnam.
Russia-Ukraine War: Fighting continues around the strategic city of Pokrovsk, with reports that Ukraine’s forces must choose between saving territory or their soldiers.
Mexico President Groping Incident: Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has pressed charges against a man who groped her on the street during a public appearance.
For more details on these and other stories, you can visit major news outlets like ABC News, The New York Times, NBC News, or CNN.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 6, 2025
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