The Latest: Senate narrowly confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director
The Senate voted to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, a decision that places him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency, despite concerns from Democrats over his qualifications and the prospect that he would do President Donald Trump’s bidding.
Senate confirms Kash Patel to lead FBI
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel to serve as the head of the FBI, approving a pick with a string of controversial statements who has been accused by Democrats of directing a purge of
Kash Patel, Trump’s Pick for FBI Director, Is Confirmed by Senate
Two high-profile Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, notably voted against his confirmation. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader, who announced Thursday he will not be seeking re-election in 2026, voted in favor of Patel's nomination, which came as a surprise to many.
Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 do Donald Trump’s bidding and go after the Republican president’s adversaries.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Trump loyalist Kash Patel becomes director of FBI, which he vows to remake
The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as the FBI’s ninth director, installing a close ally of President Donald Trump and a staunch critic of the bureau to lead the country’s premier law enforcement agency.
Trump FBI Pick Patel Confirmed Amid Justice Department Tumult
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate confirmed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, on Thursday, putting a Trump loyalist atop the nation's most prominent law enforcement agency at a time of growing upheaval.
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