Trump's pick to head FBI draws scrutiny

President-elect Trump said he will tap Kash Patel to head the FBI. But because the FBI is supposed to operate independently from the president, Patel's loyalty to Trump could harm his Senate confirmation chances. Weijia Jian reports.

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Lawmakers warn against Trump's Kash Patel pick for FBI director

Democrats in Congress are decrying President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director. Trump announced he wants Kash Patel to take over the job but current FBI director Christopher Wray is still ...
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GOP Sen. Mike Rounds expresses support for FBI director a day after Trump picks his replacement

Sen. Mike Rounds on Sunday expressed support for FBI Director Christopher Wray, just one day after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate Kash Patel to lead the agency.
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Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel as choice for FBI director

President-elect Donald Trump announced he would pick Kash Patel, the former chief of staff to to the acting secretary of defense during the first Trump administration, to serve as director of the ...
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Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends shockwaves

Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
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Trump intends to name former aide Kash Patel as FBI director

To do so, current FBI Director Chris Wray would have to voluntarily vacate the position or be fired by President-elect Trump.
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Trump picks former Gingrich aide to lead Domestic Policy Council

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Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump’s CDC Pick, Wasn’t on Anyone’s Radar

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Drug Companies Face Hostility as They Hope for Allies Among Trump’s Health Picks

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other candidates for top health posts are at odds with the drug industry, setting the stage for tense battles over regulatory changes.
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Trump picks Florida sheriff Chad Chronister to lead DEA

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Moulton could draw challengers

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Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth faces new media report on alleged alcohol abuse, sexual impropriety

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What we’re watching: Whistle-blower report puts fresh scrutiny on Hegseth

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A New Mega-Ship From Europe Heads to the Caribbean

The new MSC World America will arrive in spring, joining other huge ships. Be prepared for a strong European influence when it comes to design and food.
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FA Cup draw results: Arsenal to host Manchester United in third round, Liverpool, Chelsea face EFL sides

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Denver paid Russell Wilson $84m to go away. Now he could be heading for a title

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Former head of HHS says success comes when a secretary appoints the right people

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Conference finals: Joveljic, Reyes stand out as Galaxy, Red Bulls head to MLS Cup

We now have our MLS Cup matchup set and we take a look at how both the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls got there.
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Ryan Poles to remain Bears general manager and lead search for new head coach

Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren said Ryan Poles will remain the general manager and serves as the point person in the search for a head coach to replace the fired Matt Eberflus
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Bills' Josh Allen makes NFL history, plus grades for every Week 13 game, picks for Browns-Broncos 'MNF' bout

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Pelicans vs. Hawks odds, line, spread, start time: 2024 NBA picks, December 2 predictions from proven model

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Zuckerberg meets with Trump in Florida

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Will the Markets Check Trump’s Power?

The president-elect cares about financial markets, our columnist says. That gives investors a restraint on his decisions, even if it’s a tenuous one.
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Trump and Trudeau praise their surprise meeting

President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are praising their surprise meeting Friday night in Florida amid rising tensions over Trump's tariff threats. Weijia Jiang ...
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Trudeau to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Canadian President Justin Trudeau was expected to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago Friday night in the wake of Trump's threats to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods coming to ...
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Los Angeles braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations

The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan. But post-election fears are ...
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So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East

If anything, old conflicts are heating up.
The New York Times - 51m
How the EU should deal with Trump’s tariff threat

Brussels must try to ensure its response to the US does not trample on trade rules
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Trump appoints Keith Kellogg as Ukraine peace envoy

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Trump fundraising off Hunter Biden pardon

President-elect Trump's team has launched a new fundraising petition online in response to President Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden. “The Biden Crime Family wants to sweep their CORRUPTION ...
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