Trump loyalist Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director

Kash Patel, a longtime loyalist to President Donald Trump, was confirmed by the Senate Thursday to serve as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Senate confirms Kash Patel to lead FBI

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It's the first day at work for newly-confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel after his nomination barely passed the Senate Thursday. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
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