
jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:
"unclear who would take over once the departure of the acting director, Paul Abbate, took effect at noon. His exit is unusual given that the acting director typically remains in place until a new director is confirmed by the Senate to ensure stability at the highest ranks of the bureau.
Mr. Abbate took command of the bureau on Sunday after Christopher A. Wray, the previous director, announced last month that he would step down before the inauguration." https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/us/politics/paul-abbate-fbi-director.html