FBI, Patel and Trump

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Republicans' long game to confirm Trump FBI Director Kash Patel
Trump FBI Director Kash Patel's confirmation was the result of a significant and long-term effort to get senators' support.
Murkowski is one of two GOP holdouts as Senate confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI
Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Thursday voted against confirming Kash Patel as President Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director. Patel was confirmed by the Republican-majority Senate in a 51-49 vote. Murkowski and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine were the only GOP members to oppose Patel’s confirmation.
Kash Patel confirmed as FBI lead, despite Murkowski’s no vote
The senator has voted for all but two of Trump’s nominees. She says she has to find a way to work with the administration to press Alaska’s concerns.
Senate confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director despite deep Democratic doubts
Democrats had complained about Patel's lack of management experience and highlighted incendiary past statements that they said called his judgment into question.
Kash Patel confirmation vote: Susan Collins says it's a 'no' from her as FBI director should be apolitical
Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she would vote against the confirmation of Kash Patel as the FBI director citing his past comments which, as the
Live updates: Senate narrowly confirms Kash Patel for FBI director
The Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director. Patel was President Donald Trump's personal pick. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced that he won’t seek reelection next year.
Democrats slam incoming FBI deputy director, Trump ally Dan Bongino
Dan Bongino, the former Secret Service agent turned Fox News host and conservative podcast personality, is set to be the next deputy director of the FBI.
Kash Patel vs James Comey: FBI to investigate ex-director's spying on Trump's 2016 campaign, reports
FBI reportedly investigating allegations that, under ex-Director James Comey, it launched a 'honeypot' operation. According to reports under the 'honeypot' operation, the FBI infiltrated the 2016 Trump campaign with two female agents.
Murkowski rushes to defense of federal workers in rebuke of Musk-backed email
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) came to the defense of federal workers on Sunday after Elon Musk launched a new policy requiring ...
Bongino, Trump’s pick for No. 2 at FBI, ripped GOP senators
Dan Bongino, the radio and podcast host tapped by President Trump to serve as deputy FBI director, has ripped Republican ...
How each senator voted on the Kash Patel nomination
The US Senate on Thursday voted to approve Kash Patel as FBI director in a mostly party-line vote, clearing the way for one ...
Even Republicans are calling for DOGE to ‘slow down’ after embarrassing mistake firings
Elon Musk and a team with little to no government experience in recent weeks have led efforts to overhaul the federal ...
Mitch McConnell who voted against Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr says 'yes' for new FBI director Kash Patel
Kash Patel was confirmed by the Senate as the next FBI Director with a 51-49 vote. Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski ...
Sen. Cassidy will vote to confirm Patel as FBI head
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice to lead the FBI.
Maddow Blog | FBI agents express dismay as Trump installs Dan Bongino in leadership post
The far-right podcaster has condemned the FBI as “irredeemably corrupt." No wonder so many former and current agents are ...