- The FBI’s Chicago chief, Douglas DePodesta, abruptly announced he’s leaving and suggested he was pushed into retirement after a conflict with leadership.
- His exit is part of a wider shake-up at the FBI under new director Kash Patel, fueling debate about internal politics and agency direction.
- DePodesta is a longtime agent (with the bureau since 2002) who became Chicago’s top agent in August 2024 and has held senior roles in Detroit, Memphis and at FBI HQ.
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