In a series of groundbreaking developments, FBI Director Kash Patel has made headlines with two significant announcements. First, in a tweet posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night, Patel revealed that the FBI’s Virginia Homeland Security Taskforce had arrested 39 individuals—including high‑ranking members of MS-13 and other criminal gangs—as part of a coordinated effort to secure the border and enforce immigration laws. This arrest, which marks the first major breakthrough since Patel was sworn in as director, underscores the bureau’s renewed focus on dismantling violent criminal networks operating in the United States.

At the same time, Patel has also made waves with a proposal to partner with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to enhance the physical conditioning of FBI agents.