Brian Driscoll is the current acting director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since January 20, 2025. He has been an FBI agent since 2007. Driscoll is a recipient of the FBI Medal of Valor and the FBI Shield of Bravery. Background.

Feb 1, 2025 · Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll on Friday refused a Justice Department order that he assist in the firing of agents involved in Jan. 6 riot cases, pushing back so forcefully that some FBI...

Feb 2, 2025 · Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll is on shaky ground with Department of Justice leaders for refusing to deliver the names of bureau employees involved in Jan. 6 cases and other Trump...

6 days ago · Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll delivers a statement on recent achievements by the FBI, including the arrests of two Ten Most Wanted Fugitives and the announcement of a new entry on the list.

6 days ago · Brian Driscoll was accidentally catapulted into the acting director’s chair on Jan. 20 and has defended the bureau from the potential of mass firings, inspiring memes and satirical clips.

Jan 14, 2025 · Director Christopher Wray has named Brian Driscoll as the special agent in charge of the Newark Field Office. Mr. Driscoll most recently served as the commander of the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team...

Jan 20, 2025 · Brian Driscoll, who was recently named the special agent in charge of the Newark field office, will be acting director, according to a statement on the White House’s website.

Jan 20, 2025 · President Trump named Brian Driscoll to serve as acting director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Monday, marking one of his first moves on Inauguration Day.

Jan 21, 2025 · Brian Driscoll was tapped to lead the FBI pending the Senate confirmation of Kash Patel, who is President Donald Trump's pick for director.

Jan 20, 2025 · President Trump appointed Brian Driscoll on Monday to be acting director of the embattled FBI, pending Senate action on his nominee to lead the agency. The appointment of Mr. Driscoll came after...