Concerns raised over Trump's FBI nominee's agenda and qualifications

Critics say that Kash Patel does not have the experience of past FBI directors - and some fear he will politicize the agency.

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Why Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel is raising alarms

President-elect Donald Trump's intention to make Kash Patel his FBI director is drawing harsh critiques from some politicians who don't think he is the right person for the job. CBS News' Nancy ...
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Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks

Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.
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Current and former Fox News employees say Hegseth's drinking raised concerns

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s reported pick for defense secretary, exhibited drinking behaviors that raised concerns among his colleagues at Fox News, according to statements from 10 current and ...
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Trump's DEA nominee withdraws

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Trump adviser on Hegseth pick: ‘There aren't any concerns’

President-elect Trump senior adviser Jason Miller said that the team isn’t concerned with the pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, amid controversial reports about him emerging in recent days. ...
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Immigration advocacy group launches political arm to counter Trump agenda

A top immigration advocacy group announced on Tuesday a new political arm to highlight the human consequences of the incoming Trump administration’s immigration enforcement plans. The Immigration ...
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Grassley meets with Trump AG nominee Pam Bondi

Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa), the incoming Republican chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Monday he had a "good meeting" with President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi. ...
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Schumer to Thune: Fully vet all Trump nominees

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