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Vote on Kash Patel's nomination to be FBI director delayed after Democrats object
The Senate Judiciary Committee made a surprise announcement Thursday that its vote to advance Kash Patel's FBI nomination has been held over.ABC News - 11h -
Senate Democrats delay Kash Patel committee vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee's consideration of Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI was pushed until next week as Democrats delayed it due to panel rules. Voting on Patel's nomination was on ...The Hill - 12h -
Musk to House Democrat absent on subpoena vote: ‘Don’t be a d‑‑‑’
Tech billionaire and Department of Government Efficiency leader Elon Musk told Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) not to "be a d‑‑‑” after the lawmaker missed a vote to subpoena Musk and posted about it ...The Hill - 1d -
Grassley pushes for Senate committee vote on Patel as early as next week
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said he’s eyeing next week for a final committee vote on Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the FBI, rejecting Senate Democrats’ request for a ...The Hill - 2d -
Judiciary Democrats call for second hearing on Kash Patel
Senate Judiciary Democrats are calling for a second hearing for FBI director nominee Kash Patel, arguing he must answer questions about a surge of firings at the agency as well as “false ...The Hill - 2d -
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Patel scrutinized over past work for Qatar
Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, previously worked as a consultant to the government of Qatar, newly released disclosures show, raising questions from ethics experts about his ...The Hill - 2d -
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Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, RFK Jr.: Latest confirmation vote count
Lawmakers are weighing the fates of some of President Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel. As none are expected to get a single ...NBC News - 6d -
Patel dodges, demurs as Democrats press him on controversial statements
Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, wouldn’t acknowledge or sought to distance himself from a host of his past public statements as Democrats pressed him during his confirmation ...The Hill - Jan. 30 -
Republicans advance Trump OMB nominee as Democrats boycott vote
Senate Republicans advanced the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the White House budget office as Democrats boycotted the meeting to protest the administration's recent efforts to freeze large ...The Hill - Jan. 30 -
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 - Jan. 30 -
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 - Jan. 30 -
How Kash Patel’s Charity Aided Trump, and Patel Himself
The nominee for F.B.I. director made his nonprofit into a publicity machine, selling his children’s book, his clothing brand and his image as Donald Trump’s ultimate loyalist.The New York Times - Jan. 30 -
Democrats demand Patel information in special counsel's classified documents report
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are demanding to see the volume of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report dealing with the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation, asserting ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Soon the Senate will vote on Title IX — will Democrats side with facts or political fantasy?
The “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” would codify that "sex shall be recognized based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth.”The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Bolton: Patel like 'climbing weed' who doesn't know limits of job
Former national security adviser John Bolton said he believes Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee for FBI director, resembles a “climbing weed” in his ascension to the role. “You have to know ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
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 - Jan. 27 -
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 - Jan. 27 -
Kash Patel's role in hostage rescue at center of whistleblower's allegations
CBS News has learned an anonymous FBI insider has come forward with new information questioning the judgment of Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to lead the FBI, during a sensitive hostage rescue ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Senate confirmation hearings for RFK Jr., Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard this week
Some of President Trump's most high-profile Cabinet picks are set to go before the Senate this week for their confirmation hearings. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has a ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Here are the 7 Democrats that voted for Noem as Homeland Security secretary
Seven Democratic senators voted to confirm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing her to lead an agency that will be paramount to ...The Hill - Jan. 25 -
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 - Jan. 24 -
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation vote to be defense secretary is expected to take place Friday night.CBS News - 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 -
Collins explains her 'no' vote on Hegseth
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), one of two Republicans to vote against advancing Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense, said Thursday Hegseth “does not have the management ...The Hill - 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 -
Cassidy will vote to confirm Hegseth
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, increasing the nominee's chances of becoming the next head of the ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
These 10 Democrats voted to tee up final vote on Laken Riley Act
Ten Democrats in the Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, teeing up a final vote in the upper chamber. The Democratic supporters were Sens. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.), Mark Kelly (Ariz.), ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
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 -
These 2 Democrats voted for House Republicans' bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports
Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, both of Texas, were the only Democrats to side with Republicans on Tuesday to pass legislation meant to bar transgender athletes from competing in girls ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
Minnesota state House Democrats walk out in effort to block GOP speaker vote
Minnesota’s Democratic state representatives walked out Tuesday, failing to show up for the first day of the legislative session to deny the state House a quorum amid a fight over how to manage a ...NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Senate Democrats face early test with vote on Laken Riley Act
Democrats will face an early test on how to navigate immigration under President-elect Trump on Thursday when the Laken Riley Act becomes the first bill to hit the Senate floor. The bill, which ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
More Senate Democrats say they'll vote to advance Laken Riley Act
More Senate Democrats have indicated they plan to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act in a procedural vote this Friday. The bill — which is named for the Georgia nursing student who was killed by ...The Hill - Jan. 8