Executive Branch

FBI Director Announces Settlement Agreement With 10 FBI Whistleblowers

Sen. Chuck Grassley and the Justice Department’s inspector general had previously flagged concerns over how whistleblowers are treated.
FBI Director Announces Settlement Agreement With 10 FBI Whistleblowers
FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before a Senate committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, on May 8, 2025. Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday announced that the bureau has reached a settlement agreement with 10 FBI whistleblowers that includes backpay and other benefits.

In a post on X, Patel said that “agreements have been reached with 10 FBI Whistleblowers (and counsel) to include a combination of backpay, security clearance, and reinstatement,” before thanking President Donald Trump and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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