Dan Bongino said Wednesday that he was stepping down as deputy director at the FBI, after a nine-month tenure in which he clashed with both Justice Department leadership and the bureau’s workforce.

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino said Wednesday he plans to step down from the bureau in January.

“I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January. I want to thank President Trump, AG Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose. Most importantly, I want to thank you, ...