An FBI practice meant to safeguard national security was quietly set aside for top leadership
An FBI practice meant to safeguard national security was quietly set aside for top leadership  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Mon Dec 29 2025
Description: New reporting shows FBI Director Kash Patel granted polygraph waivers to Deputy Director Dan Bongino and two senior aides. That's an unprecedented step in the bureau’s clearance process. William Turton of ProPublica explains what that decision means for vetting standards and oversight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.