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Andrew Bailey resigns as FBI deputy
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Andrew Bailey resigns as FBI deputy

The gist

FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey announced Monday he is resigning, effective Oct. 2.
His exit leaves the bureau's No. 2 post in flux amid a leadership overhaul.

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 2023Andrew Bailey became Missouri attorney general, appointed by former Gov. Mike Parson after Eric Schmitt was elected to the U.S. Senate.
  2. Nov 2024Bailey won a full term as Missouri attorney general with 61.4%, defeating Democrat Elad Gross by roughly 22 points.
  3. Sep 2025Bailey joined the FBI as co-deputy director, a role created alongside former co-deputy director Dan Bongino.

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