Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, faces what could be a contentious confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, with questions expected over his experience level, brash rhetoric and concerns he would deploy the bureau to target the president’s foes.
President Donald Trump’s new administration is looking ahead to key Senate hearings this week for three of his most controversial nominees.
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a 10-year term as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, distanced himself on Thursday from Trump’s sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, telling the Senate Judiciary Committee he did not think violent rioters who assaulted law enforcement deserved a break.
Senator Thom Tillis creates bingo card for Kash Patel hearing: 'I’ve already X’d four boxes' The new Trump administration’s effort to both get a grip on and dismantle the federal workforce has also been a dystopian farce.
Kash Patel appeared Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to be FBI director. Patel has been nominated to replace Trump-appointed Christopher Wray, whose resignation took effect on Jan. 20.
He is a Californian with German roots and I’m an Indian immigrant. Recalling the moments right before I met his family, he told me to be myself and that they’re going to love me. (It worked.) But when it was his turn to meet my big,
After four years of Biden’s weaponization, perception of the FBI is at its worst in a century. Patel will restore accountability, Scott says.
Senate Republicans are under growing pressure from prominent former Republican officials to reject President Trump’s pick to head the FBI, Kash Patel, setting the stage for another bruising
Patel, a Trump loyalist who has railed against the FBI over its investigations into the president and claimed that Jan. 6 rioters were mistreated by the Justice Department, was picked in November to replace Christopher Wray.
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., comments on FBI director nominee Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing on ‘The Story.’ Colombia sent one plane to San Diego Monday to pick up 110 deported migrants from the United States. The move comes amid President Donald Trump's immigration orders.
"Colleagues, I created a cash bingo card that I have available to any of my colleagues who would like it on the other side of the aisle. Some may view this as an unserious caricature and not appropriate for this committee.