Top FBI Official Resigns Amid Trump Administration Pressure

James Dennehy, the head of the FBI's New York Field Office, has resigned under pressure after clashing with the Trump administration over the handling of the January 6 Capitol riot investigations. Dennehy, a respected leader with a background in the Marine Corps and counter-proliferation, was reportedly given the option to resign or be fired, as the administration demanded the names of FBI agents involved in the cases. Despite not being given a reason for his forced retirement, Dennehy expressed pride in his staff's commitment to integrity and the rule of law in an email to colleagues. His departure is part of a broader shakeup within the FBI, led by figures like Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, who have aligned with Trump's critical stance on the bureau. Dennehy's stance against submitting the names initially is believed to have prevented a mass firing of agents associated with the investigations. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between FBI leadership and the Trump administration over the handling of these high-profile cases.