FBI Faces Turmoil Amid Jan. 6 Case Inquiry

FBI employees were asked to provide details on their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack investigations, sparking concerns of firings. Critics accuse Trump's team of purging officials involved in high-profile cases. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove demands detailed lists of employees, resulting in terminations and brewing unrest within the bureau.

The FBI is gripped by a wave of uncertainty as employees were instructed to disclose their roles in the investigations related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. This move has sparked fears of a potential purge by President Trump's administration, suspecting retaliatory firings within the agency.

An internal memo, seen by Reuters, requires FBI staff to detail their involvement in the Jan. 6 investigations and other sensitive cases. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove has already terminated several senior FBI officials, raising questions about due process and the safety of disclosed employees.

A burgeoning unrest clouds the FBI's workforce as employees preemptively vacate their offices, fearing they may be next in line for dismissal. Despite reassurances from FBI leadership, the anxiety within the agency reflects a broader tension between government bodies amid these high-stakes political investigations.

(With inputs from agencies.)