James Dennehy, the head of the FBI’s New York field office, has announced his retirement after being asked to step down amidst internal tensions within the bureau. The move comes in the wake of the Justice Department’s request for a list of FBI agents participating in the investigations of the January 6 Capitol riot. Dennehy’s retirement has sparked worries about possible mass dismissals and political meddling from the incoming Trump administration. This development highlights the ongoing struggles within the FBI and raises questions about the future direction of the bureau under new leadership.