Politics● ElevatedOct 6 · Oct 6, 2026, 9:00 AM
FBI's spy hunting squads hit with deep cuts even as foreign espionage threats soar
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · North America
The cuts come as a consequence of President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel's focus on violent crime and immigration, leaving other priorities understaffed.
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