Top FBI official Andrew Bailey, who was once widely seen as Patel successor, resigns

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FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey is resigning, effective October 2.
Bailey cited family reasons for his departure.
His tenure was reportedly marked by difficulties with Director Kash Patel, who allegedly excluded Bailey from meetings.
Bailey was previously the Missouri attorney general.
His resignation follows the demotion of two counterterrorism agents after complaints from Stephen and Katie Miller.

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