Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings before his confirmation

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said he has "highly credible information" that Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, though he is not yet the FBI director.

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Potential mass layoffs at FBI as tensions run high during Trump era

President Trump said he intends to fire some FBI personnel who worked on the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot investigations. CBS News' Nicole Sgaga reports.
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Justice Department, FBI bracing for more firings amid Trump changes

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Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie Goes on Trial

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Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel under fire over Shein stake

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Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock From Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein

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Las Palmas captain Rodriguez confirms cancer relapse

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