Senate Panel Moves Forward on FBI Nominee Kash Patel Despite Democratic Opposition
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
Read More
Kash Patel Promises FBI Independence While Trump Allies Face DOJ Shakeup
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.
Former GOP Officials Sound Alarm on Kash Patel’s FBI Nomination
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.
Ex-FBI and CIA Chief Questions Trump’s Picks for Top Intelligence Roles
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.
Fears of Retaliation Loom Over Trump’s FBI Director Pick
Hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice for FBI director, alarm spread through the ranks of current and former government officials.
Concerns Mount Over Kash Patel’s Nomination as FBI Director
Former FBI officials are raising alarms about Donald Trump’s nominee for bureau director, Kash Patel, warning that his leadership could dramatically centralize power at the bureau.
Justice Department Watchdog Faults Handling of Journalist Records Under Trump Administration
Federal prosecutors bypassed certain Justice Department protocols when obtaining the phone and email records of journalists during leak investigations under the Trump administration.
Trump FBI Nominee Kash Patel Targeted in Iranian Cyber Attack
Iranian hackers have reportedly targeted Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI chief, in a cyberattack, signaling a concerning breach within the incoming administration.