Who is the boss of FBI director?

Christopher Wray
The FBI is led by a Director, who is appointed by the U.S. President and confirmed by the Senate for a term not to exceed 10 years. The current Director is Christopher Wray. You can find information on all Directors who have served the FBI on our History website.

Who controls the FBI and CIA?

Comparison chart

	CIA	FBI
Parent agency	None (independent)	Department of Justice (DOJ); Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)

Can Congress control the FBI?

The FBI technically functions as an independent organization, but its oversight is largely handled by Congress, the Department of Justice, and the Director of National Intelligence. Committees in both the Senate and the House review the Bureau’s budget, programs, and selected investigations.

Can the Attorney General fire the FBI Director?

No. Not on his own anyways. The FBI Director is appointed to serve a 10 year term. However, he still serves at the pleasure of the President. While the AG is the Director’s boss, only the President can fire an FBI Director.

How long is the term of office for the FBI Director?

The FBI Director is appointed to serve a 10 year term. However, he still serves at the pleasure of the President. While the AG is the Director’s boss, only the President can fire an FBI Director.

Who was the first FBI director to be fired?

The first FBI director to be fired was William S. Sessions, who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987.

Who appoints the director of the FBI?

The President has held the power to appoint and dismiss the director of the FBI at his or her discretion since 1968. The current nomination and confirmation process for the FBI director was created by an amendment to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.