Kash Patel says FBI wouldn’t seek retribution against Trump opponents; at least five senior agency leaders reportedly demoted or moved – live
Trump’s nominee to lead FBI also denied having an ‘enemies list’; Tulsi Gabbard faces sharp criticism over past comments sympathetic to Russia
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Here’s some more reaction to Donald Trump’s executive order instructing the military to prepare to house 30,000 immigrants at the US naval base in Cuba.
“Guantánamo is a stain on our nation’s honor,” Jerry Nadler, a Democratic congressman from New York, said.
For years, I have advocated for its closure, condemning the abuses and glaring lack of accountability that persist there. This massive expansion into a mass detention camp is morally indefensible & raises significant civil liberties concerns.
We cannot allow this level of dehumanization to become normalized. We need to shut down Guantánamo once and for all.
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Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI Pick, Works to Persuade Senators in Confirmation Hearing
Testifying in a confirmation hearing, Kash Patel, who is nominated to lead the F.B.I., also sought to allay fears about his fitness to serve.The New York Times - 2h -
Kash Patel in FBI director confirmation hearing pledges "no retributive actions"
President Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director.CBS News - 5h -
Kash Patel in FBI director confirmation hearing pledges "no retributive actions"
President Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director.CBS News - 5h -
FBI pick Kash Patel refuses to answer if he would target Trump opponents at hearing
Key Trump ally strives to extricate himself from statements he had made earlier, claiming ‘mischaracterization’. Kash Patel sought to allay concerns about his fitness to serve as the FBI director ...The Guardian - 5h -
Watch Live: Kash Patel confirmation hearing for FBI director
President Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director. He is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing.CBS News - 8h -
Kash Patel says he will address 'erosion of trust' in the FBI in opening statement
During his opening statement, Kash Patel told lawmakers he would aim to address the "erosion of trust" in the FBI if he were confirmed to serve as its director.NBC News - 10h -
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI, to have confirmation hearing tomorrow
Kash Patel is a staunch Trump ally and a former federal prosecutor and national security official.CBS News - 1d -
Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI Pick, Sees Good in QAnon and Evil in the Bureau
Kash Patel’s public comments on the QAnon conspiracy theory suggests he sees its adherents more as an audience to be courted rather than an ideology to follow.The New York Times - Jan. 23
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