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.
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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.
Kash Patel’s Blueprint for the FBI: Fire Leaders, Target Journalists, Reshape the Agency
Kash Patel, a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, is advocating for sweeping and controversial changes to the FBI, as outlined in his 2023 book, “Government Gangsters.”
Justice Department Staff Grapple with Uncertainty as Trump’s Transition Begins
Attorney General Merrick Garland and senior Justice Department officials are urging career employees to remain in their roles as the department transitions to a new administration.
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Lead FBI and DEA, Reviving Focus on His Law Enforcement Picks
President-elect Donald Trump has announced two high-profile appointments to key federal law enforcement agencies, both of whom share his “America First” ideology.
Ex-FBI Agent Warns Trump Loyalist Kash Patel Could ‘Massively Damage’FBI
Former FBI Special Agent Daniel Brunner issued a stark warning about the potential appointment of Kash Patel as FBI director, should President-elect Donald Trump choose the loyalist and former Trump administration aide for the role.
Trump Considers Replacing FBI Director Wray, Eyes Kash Patel for Top Bureau Role
FBI Director Christopher Wray and President-elect Donald Trump’s team are preparing for the possibility that Trump may replace Wray in the new administration, according to three individuals familiar with the situation.