Kash Patel, a polarizing pick to lead the FBI, cleared another procedural hurdle Tuesday as the Senate voted 48-45 to advance his nomination, setting up a final confirmation vote in the coming days.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced the nomination of Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for FBI director, despite warnings from Democrats that he would prioritize the president’s interests and target perceived political enemies.
Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is calling for an investigation into President Trump’s FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, accusing him of secretly orchestrating a purge of career officials at the bureau before his confirmation.
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley said Tuesday his committee plans to vote on FBI director nominee Kash Patel as early as next week.
Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, pledged Thursday to shield the bureau’s employees from “political retribution,” even as the Trump administration has begun purging Justice Department officials involved in investigations targeting the president.
Senate Republicans are facing pressure from former GOP officials to reject President Trump’s FBI nominee, Kash Patel, setting up a contentious confirmation battle this week.
A former head of both the FBI and CIA is raising concerns about President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees to lead key intelligence agencies, questioning whether they have the qualifications for such critical roles.
Hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice for FBI director, alarm spread through the ranks of current and former government officials.
