Committee punts on Kash Patel vote as Democrats keep up the pressure
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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 - 5h -
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 - 6h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Kash Patel Is a Warning Shot
Senators, take heed.The New York Times - 4d -
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 -
Kash Patel grilled on potential Trump pressure, past comments at contentious hearing
Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, was at the center of a contentious confirmation hearing Thursday, facing intense grilling from Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee ...The Hill - 6d -
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 -
Senate Republicans face pressure from ex-GOP officials to oppose Kash Patel
Senate Republicans are under growing pressure from prominent former Republican officials to reject President Trump’s pick to head the FBI, Kash Patel, setting the stage for another bruising ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
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
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