FBI's Spy Hunting Squads Face Deep Cuts Amid Rising Foreign Espionage Threats

FBI's Spy Hunting Squads Face Deep Cuts Amid Rising Foreign Espionage Threats

Audio narration · Coming soon

The FBI's spy hunting squads are experiencing significant staffing cuts as a result of shifting priorities under President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel, who have emphasized violent crime and immigration. This reallocation of resources has left the agency's counter-espionage efforts understaffed despite increasing foreign espionage threats.

Why this matters

PRISM scored this story 65/100 for interest.

Originally published by npr