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FBI's spy hunting squads hit with deep cuts even as foreign espionage threats soar

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Real event · politics · 2026-10-06

FBI's spy hunting squads hit with deep cuts even as foreign espionage threats soar

Final verdict announced: October 7, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET

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FBI's spy hunting squads hit with deep cuts even as foreign espionage threats soar

The cuts come as a consequence of President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel's focus on violent crime and immigration.

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The FBI's counterintelligence units are facing significant reductions.

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