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Jan. 31, 2025, 4:30 p.m. ET

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Trump Administration Sets Stage for Possible Mass F.B.I. Purge

Officials plan to scrutinize scores of agents involved in Trump-related investigations, setting the stage for a possible purge targeting not only the F.B.I.’s leaders but also rank-and-file agents, according to people familiar with the matter.

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