The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Friday ordered the transfer of 1,500 staff out of its Washington headquarters, two sources familiar with the orders told Reuters. Some 1,000 staff would be dispersed to field offices around the United States,

New FBI Director Kash Patel has told senior officials that he plans to relocate up to 1,000 employees from Washington to field offices around the country and move an additional 500 to a large bureau facility in Huntsville,

The message came as newly confirmed director Kash Patel told employees that bolstering field office personnel across the country was a top priority.