Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraged incoming GOP leader John Thune to pursue bipartisanship in the confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI Director. Patel, known for his connections to Trump and controversial statements, faces strong opposition from both Democrats and some GOP members due to his views on the FBI and skepticism towards the intelligence community. His proposals include shutting down the FBI’s headquarters in D.C. and reshaping its operations, which have drawn significant scrutiny ahead of the likely contentious confirmation process.