Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director by Senate
The upper chamber of Congress narrowly approves President Donald Trump's nominee by 51-49.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest I can share directly: Kash Patel is widely reported to have been confirmed as FBI director in early 2025, with subsequent coverage noting ongoing debates about his leadership and its impact on the agency. In fall 2025, reporting highlighted concerns from some FBI personnel and conservative commentators about his management style and the agency’s direction under his tenure. There have also been broader discussions in late 2025 about how Patel has attempted to overhaul or reframe priorities at the FBI, including tensions over accountability and the agency’s independence.[1][2][3][4]
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The upper chamber of Congress narrowly approves President Donald Trump's nominee by 51-49.
www.bbc.comNew Yorker writer Marc Fisher says Patel became FBI director without senior law enforcement experience because of his loyalty to Trump and willingness to seek retribution for his perceived enemies.
www.vpm.orgStepping to the microphone at a news conference Friday morning in Utah, FBI Director Kash Patel wasted no time explaining what led to the capture of a suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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