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CBS News
07-08-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Former acting FBI director Brian Driscoll and other officials pushed out, sources say
Brian Driscoll, who briefly served as acting director of the FBI in the early days of the second Trump administration, is being pushed out of the agency, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. Driscoll must vacate his current role at the agency's Washington field office by Friday, the sources said. The same goes for Steve Jensen, assistant director in charge of the agency's Washington field office. Sources familiar with the matter said that an agent named Walter Giardina, who was involved in previous investigations related to President Trump, is also being pushed out. It was not immediately clear why Driscoll and Jensen are being terminated. At least one other FBI official has been ousted, sources said. Driscoll, who has been awarded the FBI Medal of Valor and the FBI Shield of Bravery, was thrust into the limelight this year when he was briefly named to head the nation's largest federal law enforcement agency. He served a month in that position while Kash Patel's nomination to serve as director was under consideration by the Senate. During his brief tenure as acting director, Driscoll recorded a speech lauding the FBI's agents for their work combating drug trafficking and violent crime. "You've heard the FBI always gets its man, but our work is never done," Driscoll said. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CNN
07-08-2025
- Politics
- CNN
FBI fires senior officials at odds with Trump administration
Two senior FBI officials, including one who initially resisted the Trump administration's effort to gather the names of agents who worked on cases related to the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, are being fired, multiple sources tell CNN. Brian Driscoll, who was acting FBI director in the weeks before now-Director Kash Patel was confirmed, is being dismissed, sources said. Steve Jensen, the acting director in charge of the Washington Field Office, is also being fired, according to two separate sources. The administration has also fired other agents in the bureau this week who were perceived to be opposed to Trump in the past, according to three sources familiar with the agency's actions. CNN has reached out to the FBI and its New York field office for comment. The FBI's Washington field office declined to comment. Earlier this year, a plan to quickly fire more than 100 mid-level and senior employees blew up into a weeklong standoff between then-acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove and Driscoll and sparked internal protest against the move inside the agency. The rebellion prompted Trump to appoint a loyalist podcaster Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI. Bongino recently considered resigning from the post following the administration's handling of documents and information relating to Jeffrey Epstein. The demand earlier this year for thousands of names of FBI agents involved in the January 6 cases came from Bove, who said in a memo at the time that the list of names would be reviewed for any firing or 'personnel actions,' according to the memo. 'The FBI — including the Bureau's prior leadership — actively participated in what President Trump appropriately described as 'a grave national injustice that has been perpetrated on the American people over the last four years' with respect to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021,' Bove said at the time. 'This request,' Driscoll wrote to all bureau personnel following Bove's memo, 'encompasses thousands of employees across the country who have supported these investigative efforts.' Both Driscoll and Jensen had been with the FBI for nearly 20 years and served in various roles, including in leadership roles across the country. In 2020, Jensen served as the section chief of the Domestic Terrorism Operations Section at FBI Headquarters in Washington. Driscoll – who has been awarded the FBI Medal of Valor and the FBI Shield of Bravery for actions under fire – also served as the commander of the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team and special agent in charge of the Newark Field Office. CNN's Kara Scannell and Kristen Holmes contributed to this report.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dental Intelligence & Straine Partner to Boost Practice Performance & Patient Care
Dental Intelligence has announced an enhanced strategic partnership with Straine Dental Management. Dental Intelligence & Straine Partner to Boost Practice Performance & Patient Care Pleasant Grove, UT , Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dental Intelligence, a leading provider of analytics and engagement software in the dental industry, has announced an enhanced strategic partnership with Straine Dental Management, a leading Dental Support Organization (DSO) offering both management and consulting services, dedicated to optimizing dental practice performance. Dental Intelligence, Inc. With over 200 practices utilizing Dental Intelligence Analytics, Straine Dental has long relied on its innovative platform to accelerate goal achievement for every practice. The partnership now includes Dental Intelligence Engagement and Payments across all Straine Dental Management locations, further streamlining operations, enhancing patient experiences, and improving collections. Together, Dental Intelligence and Straine bring years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in dental practice management. 'We are thrilled to support Straine in elevating their practices to remarkable new heights,' said Steve Jensen, VP of Business Development at Dental Intelligence. 'With the powerful combination of Analytics, Engagement, and Payments, Straine's exceptional team will not only save time but also unlock exciting new pathways for growth.' This collaboration aims to empower dental practices with a comprehensive suite of tools and expertise to maximize efficiency, boost patient satisfaction and retention, and achieve exceptional financial results. "Through our partnership with Dental Intelligence, we are redefining patient care across our organization—leveraging cutting-edge tools to streamline operations, enhance communication, and consistently deliver exceptional outcomes at every practice." Kerry Straine, CEO of Straine Dental Management. To learn more about Dental Intelligence, click here. About Dental Intelligence, Inc. Dental Intelligence is the only end-to-end practice performance solution in dentistry. They help practices increase production, visits, and collections while decreasing overhead using actionable insights and automation. From Analytics, to Patient Engagement, and even Insurance, Dental Intelligence gives you everything you need to grow faster and Practice Smarter.™ About Straine Dental Management Straine Dental Management is a leading DSO with origins in a thirty-year consulting firm. The company offers a robust suite of management and consulting services, including analytics, leadership development, and practice optimization. Dedicated to collaboration and teamwork, SDM's mission is to empower dental practices to thrive while delivering superior patient care. ### Media Contact Kevin Rach Dental Intelligence, Inc. 2100 W Pleasant Grove Blvd #400, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 info@ Attachment Dental Intelligence & Straine Partner to Boost Practice Performance & Patient CareSign in to access your portfolio
