Former DEA Chief Peter Bensinger Dies at 88
Peter B. Bensinger, who led the DEA through a critical period in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died at 88.
Senate Votes 51-49 to Confirm Kash Patel As the New FBI Director
By Allan Lengel Kash Patel, the most controversial pick for director in the FBI’s history, was confirmed for the top post by the Senate Thursday in a narrow 51-49 vote, with only two Republicans opposing him. He becomes the ninth director of the FBI. The Washington Post noted that each of the last three FBI…
FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office Gets New Leader
The FBI has named Mehtab Syed to serve as the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office.
Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General
By Allan Lengel Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was confirmed Tuesday night by the U.S. Senate for U.S. Attorney General. The 54-46 vote was pretty much along party lines. Bondi got one Democratic vote — Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, CNN reports. Democrats raised concerns during confirmation hearings that she might carry out…
Kristi Noem Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary in Trump’s New Cabinet
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, becoming the fourth Cabinet nominee of President Donald Trump’s second term to win Senate approval.