Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

The FBI is investigating whether former counterterrorism official Joe Kent improperly shared classified information after his recent resignation, a source told The Associated Press.

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TruthoutLeft· Mar 19, 2026

The FBI Is Investigating Joe Kent, Former Trump Official Who Resigned Over Iran War

NBC NewsLean Left· Mar 19, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

FBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Seattle Times
The Boston GlobeLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says

Seattle TimesLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says

CNNLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

Takeaways from former Trump administration counterterrorism chief Joe Kent’s extensive interview

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10 sources
Ran by 13 outlets· Fox5 Atlanta, FOX 29 Philadelphia, +11 more
Fox5 AtlantaCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

FOX 4 DallasCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

FOX 13 TampaCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

Fox26 HoustonCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

Fox7 AustinCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

FOX 6 MilwaukeeCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

FOX 5 DCCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

FOX 5 New YorkCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

Fox2 DetroitCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says

WMURCenter· Mar 19, 2026

FBI investigating whether Joe Kent leaked classified info, source says

Ran by 6 outlets· NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC Los Angeles, +4 more
NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

FBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

FBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

FBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

FBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

FBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war

NBC New YorkLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

FBI conducting leak investigation into former Trump official who resigned over Iran war

Ran by 5 outlets· ABC 13 Houston, ABC 11 Raleigh, +3 more
ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

Former counterterrorism official Joe Kent under investigation over alleged leaks: Sources

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

Former counterterrorism official Joe Kent under investigation over alleged leaks: Sources

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Former counterterrorism official Joe Kent under investigation over alleged leaks: Sources

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

Former counterterrorism official Joe Kent under investigation over alleged leaks: Sources

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Former counterterrorism official Joe Kent under investigation over alleged leaks: Sources

ForbesCenter· Mar 19, 2026

Counterterror Official Who Quit Over Iran War Faces FBI Probe Over Leaks

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8 sources
MyNorthwestLean Right· Mar 19, 2026

FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official Joe Kent leaked classified info

New York PostLean Right· Mar 19, 2026

FBI investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over alleged leaks

TownhallRight· Mar 19, 2026

Leaky Joe? Trump's Former Counterterrorism Head Is Now Under FBI Investigation

Fox NewsRight· Mar 19, 2026

Former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged classified leaks

Blaze MediaRight· Mar 19, 2026

FBI investigating Joe Kent, ex-intel official who resigned over Iran strikes: Report

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The GuardianLean Left· Mar 19, 2026

FBI probing US counter-terrorism chief who resigned over Iran war, reports say

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