FBI Agents Removed Amid Investigation Into Handling of Harassment Claims
Two veteran FBI agents overseeing counterterrorism in Washington D.C. were removed from their positions after determining that alleged harassing phone calls to Katie Miller, wife of White House adviser Stephen Miller, did not warrant an FBI investigation.
Idaho Falls Pocatello, ID, September 26, 2026 — Two veteran Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, who were responsible for counterterrorism efforts in Washington D.C., have been removed from their posts. The removal followed a determination made by these agents that alleged harassing phone calls directed at Katie Miller, the wife of White House adviser Stephen Miller, did not meet the threshold requiring an FBI investigation.
The specific details surrounding the alleged harassing phone calls, including the nature of the calls or their frequency, were not publicly disclosed. Similarly, the exact timeline of the agents’ determination and their subsequent removal from their positions was not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided.
Sources familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity, indicated that the decision to remove the agents stemmed from their assessment that the reported incidents did not warrant formal investigative action by the FBI. This decision was reportedly reviewed, leading to the agents’ reassignment.
Katie Miller, the individual who reportedly received the alleged harassing calls, is married to Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to the President. The FBI’s stance, as determined by the removed agents, was that the situation did not constitute a federal crime or a matter within the bureau’s jurisdiction for investigation at that time.
The FBI has not released an official statement regarding the personnel changes or the specifics of the case. The roles and responsibilities of the agents involved were focused on counterterrorism within the Washington D.C. field office. The outcome of their removal and the specific reasons for their reassignment, beyond the initial determination regarding the Miller case, remain unclear. The fine amount was not provided.
This situation highlights the complex decisions faced by law enforcement agencies in determining which alleged incidents warrant a full investigation. The FBI is tasked with enforcing federal law and protecting national security, and decisions on resource allocation and investigative focus are critical.
The status of any potential internal review or reassessment of the initial determination regarding the alleged harassing calls has not been made public. The removal of agents overseeing significant counterterrorism portfolios in a major metropolitan area underscores the sensitivity of such personnel actions within federal law enforcement agencies.
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