Relevant quotes from the Matt Apuzzo article:
F.B.I. Chief James Comey Is in Political Crossfire Again Over Emails
By ERIC LICHTBLAU, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MATT APUZZO OCT. 28, 2016
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/29/us/politics/fbi-clinton-emails-james-comey.html
In recent months, the F.B.I. has dealt with the fallout from the email decision, wrestled with whether to pursue tips about the Clinton family foundation and opened a wide-ranging counterintelligence case into whether Russia is trying to influence the election. Just this week, the F.B.I. defended itself from accusations that Democrats had curried favor with the deputy director by making donations to his wifes failed State Senate campaign in Virginia.
F.B.I. agents say their community meetings invariably lead to questions about what the bureau is or is not doing in connection with the election. Mr. Comey has urged his agents to stay above the fray. But many of them worry that regardless of the elections outcome, the F.B.I. might end up the loser.