US EditionSenate confirms Kash Patel to lead FBI
- The US Senate confirmed Kash Patel as FBI Director with a 51-49 vote.
- Moderate Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposed Patel, but broad Republican support ensured his confirmation.
- Patel intends to reduce investigative work at the FBI's Washington headquarters.
- His nomination faced strong opposition from Democrats but ultimately succeeded.
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Trump loyalist confirmed to lead FBI
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he will…
“I Cannot Imagine a Worse Choice”: Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director Over Democrats’ Objections
The Senate has narrowly confirmed Kash Patel as director of the FBI, replacing Trump’s former pick, Christopher Wray, who resigned his post just ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Patel is a Trump loyalist and far-right conspiracy theorist who previously called for the FBI’s D.C. office to be closed and turned into a “museum of the deep state.” Democratic Senator Dick Durbin spoke out against Patel ahead of Thursday’s vote. Sen. Dick Durbin: “It is …
'He's a Strong, Tough Guy': Donald Trump Tells Why He Loves New FBI Chief Kash Patel
Washington: US President Donald Trump called Kash Patel a ‘strong and tough guy’ and said FBI agents respect him, which is one of the reasons he admires Patel. "One of the reasons I love Kash (Patel) and wanted to put him in is because of the respect the agents had for him. He
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