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Kash Patel Faces Tough Senate Hearing for FBI Director Nomination

Kash Patel, nominated by Donald Trump for FBI Director, faced a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on January 30, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington.
Patel claimed that the FBI used undercover operatives to entrap rioters, a statement contradicted by a Justice Department Inspector General report.
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal questioned Patel about protecting FBI employees from political retribution, to which Patel responded that 'all FBI employees will be protected against political retribution.'
The hearing's tone indicated that Patel is likely to receive the necessary GOP support for confirmation in the Senate.

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Santa Clarita Valley Signal

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