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Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI Pick, Works to Persuade Senators in Confirmation Hearing
Testifying in a confirmation hearing, Kash Patel, who is nominated to lead the F.B.I., also sought to allay fears about his fitness to serve.The New York Times - 5h -
FBI pick Kash Patel refuses to answer if he would target Trump opponents at hearing
Key Trump ally strives to extricate himself from statements he had made earlier, claiming ‘mischaracterization’. Kash Patel sought to allay concerns about his fitness to serve as the FBI director ...The Guardian - 9h -
Kash Patel, Trump's controversial pick for FBI director, set to face Senate grilling
Trump ally Kash Patel, the president's pick for FBI director, is likely to be questioned about his fitness to lead Thursday during his Senate confirmation hearing.ABC News - 14h -
Kash Patel distances himself from Trump's Jan. 6 pardons at FBI director confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON — Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a 10-year term as director of the FBI, distanced himself Thursday from Trump’s sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, telling the Senate ...NBC News - 3h -
Kash Patel says FBI wouldn’t seek retribution against Trump opponents; at least five senior agency leaders reportedly demoted or moved – live
Trump’s nominee to lead FBI also denied having an ‘enemies list’; Tulsi Gabbard faces sharp criticism over past comments sympathetic to Russia. RFK Jr dodges clear answers on vaccines on second ...The Guardian - 8h -
Watch Live: Kash Patel confirmation hearing for FBI director
President Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director. He is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing.CBS News - 11h -
Democrats grill Kash Patel about Jan. 6, loyalty to Trump in confirmation hearing for FBI director
Kash Patel is facing questions from the Senate on Thursday as he works toward confirmation to be the next director of the FBI. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more on Patel's ...CBS News - 13h -
Durbin pushes Patel on Jan. 6 pardons
Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., questioned Kash Patel about his support of President Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 rioters convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers, including those who have since ...NBC News - 13h -
FBI pick Kash Patel confronted over alleged enemies list, Jan. 6 and loyalty to Trump
Three of President Donald Trump's most vulnerable Cabinet nominees will appear before Senate committees today. Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel, Trump's pick ...NBC News - 13h -
Patel outlines vision for FBI: ‘Let good cops be cops’
FBI director nominee Kash Patel outlined his vision for the department, noting he wants to “let good cops be cops” as officials across the aisle raise concern over his nomination. Patel, who is ...The Hill - 13h -
Kash Patel says he will address 'erosion of trust' in the FBI in opening statement
During his opening statement, Kash Patel told lawmakers he would aim to address the "erosion of trust" in the FBI if he were confirmed to serve as its director.NBC News - 13h -
Durbin says Patel lacks the experience, temperament and judgment to lead the FBI
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., used his opening statement to voice his concerns about Kash Patel is he were confirmed to lead the FBI. Durbin said Patel, "traffics in debunked conspiracy theories," and ...NBC News - 13h -
The conservative ex-FBI agents who have Kash Patel's ear
When Donald Trump announced he wanted Kash Patel to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, one of Patel’s first moves was reaching out to three conservative former special ...NBC News - 19h -
Paul Skenes, MLB The Show cover athlete, says he won't play the game due to lack of 'finger dexterity'
Skenes, the Pirates ace and reigning NL Rookie of the Year, will stick to pitching in real lifeCBS Sports - 1d -
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI, to have confirmation hearing tomorrow
Kash Patel is a staunch Trump ally and a former federal prosecutor and national security official.CBS News - 1d -
Immunity does not shield Trump from $83M defamation judgment, Carroll's attorney says
Presidential immunity does not protect Donald Trump from having to pay E. Jean Carroll tens of millions of dollars for defaming her, Carroll's lawyer argued Monday.ABC News - 2d -
FBI insider raises concerns about Kash Patel's role in hostage rescue
An FBI whistleblower is accusing Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to lead the bureau, of violating government protocol by commenting publicly about an ongoing hostage rescue in 2020. CBS News ...CBS News - 3d -
FBI insider raises concern about Kash Patel's role in hostage rescues
Senate Democrats are asking for documents related to allegations the nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, prematurely confirmed hostage rescue details.CBS News - 3d -
38 hurt as United flight from Nigeria to D.C. experiences 'unexpected aircraft movement,' officials say
Thirty-eight people were injured, six of them hospitalized, after a United Airlines flight from Nigeria to Washington, D.C., experienced problems midair, Nigerian officials said.NBC News - 5d -
Hearing set for Kash Patel nomination to lead FBI
Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, is expected to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. Patel held numerous national security roles during the first Trump ...The Hill - 6d -
Florida Republican says Trump fixing lack of transparency by releasing JFK files
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said she believes President Trump is fixing a lack of government transparency by releasing the files related to former President Kennedy’s assassination. “This was ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI Pick, Sees Good in QAnon and Evil in the Bureau
Kash Patel’s public comments on the QAnon conspiracy theory suggests he sees its adherents more as an audience to be courted rather than an ideology to follow.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Durbin opposes Patel after meeting with FBI nominee
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he plans to oppose the nomination of Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI. “Kash Patel has ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Kash Patel Senate confirmation hearing to be FBI director
Watch live coverage as Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick to be FBI director, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Kash Patel says Trump will help promote 'the American dream'
Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to lead the FBI, spoke to supporters at Capital One Arena ahead of the indoor parade and events scheduled there for the inauguration.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is "ready to vote for Kash Patel" for FBI director
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he plans to support Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI who has sparked controversy even among some former Trump officials.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Durbin seeks information from Patel personnel files at national security agencies
Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.), the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, asked a suite of agencies that previously employed Kash Patel to turn over information on possible misconduct of ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Kash Patel’s challenge: reforming the FBI while winning its trust
Patel’s real test will be outlining and communicating his vision for the FBI, not just as an institution but as a community of dedicated law enforcement professionals with a unique culture and ethos.The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Durbin questions Pam Bondi about Kash Patel's comments on QAnon
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., asked Pam Bondi during her confirmation hearing about the QAnon conspiracy theory and comments that Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the FBI, had made ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Peter Fenwick, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences, Dies at 89
He was a neuropsychiatrist who was studying consciousness when a patient explained what had happened to him. He came to believe the phenomenon was real.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Schiff says Kash Patel 'should not be confirmed'
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Kash Patel, who was tapped as President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, should not be confirmed by the Senate. Schiff joined NBC News's "Meet the Press" on ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Sen. Adam Schiff says the New Orleans attack shows Kash Patel shouldn’t lead the FBI
Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said Sunday that the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans shows Kash Patel “should not be confirmed” as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Schiff: ‘Kash Patel should not be confirmed’ to lead the FBI
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says he believes Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s pick to run the FBI, is unqualified to run the bureau, especially in light of the New Year’s Day terror attack in ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
FBI seeking new leads on Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect
The FBI is seeking new leads on the suspect who placed pipe bombs outside of the Republican and Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C., a day before the Jan. 6, 2021, ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
New Orleans attacker acted alone, FBI says
FBI officials said they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone in New Orleans in what they described as a terror attack inspired by ISIS. “Let me be very clear about this point, this was an act of ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
FBI says it thwarted apparent plot against AIPAC
The FBI thwarted an apparent plot to harm employees at a Florida office of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), according to court documents filed Monday. Law enforcement arrested ...The Hill - Jan. 1