President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI was grilled by Democrats while the GOP members made their broad support for him known.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. continued to press Patel in blistering terms over President Trump's sweeping pardons for Jan. 6 rioters. The senator then pressed Patel directly, u
Three Trump administration picks faced confirmation hearings Thursday on Capitol Hill: Kash Patel for FBI director, Tulsi Gabbard as the head of national intelligence and Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F.
Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to lead — and upend — the FBI, came to Capitol Hill on Thursday eager to talk about the future of the bureau as a lean, crime-fighting machine.
Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.
Trump’s FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, said during his Senate confirmation hearing he did not support granting mass clemency to Jan. 6 defendants.
In a letter, advocates urge Senate to oppose Patel’s nomination for FBI director, citing his past “incendiary comments” and threats
As Patel faces members of the Senate in his confirmation hearing, Americans are curious to learn more about his background.
Democrats persistently rung alarms about Patel’s professions of obeisance to Trump. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island suggested Patel fit the mold of an authoritarian foot soldier, characterizing him as vengeful, intemperate, and servile. “I’m afraid that the history of this nominee’s conduct raises those warnings,” he said.
After four years of Biden’s weaponization, perception of the FBI is at its worst in a century. Patel will restore accountability, Scott says.
Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks will face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic Senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face his second HHS hearing,