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Trump's FBI Nominee Kash Patel Targeted in Cyberattack Attributed to Iran Amid Controversies

Kash Patel's appointment as FBI Director faces scrutiny after cyberattack linked to Iran and misconduct allegations against Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth.

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Trump's FBI nominee Kash Patel targeted in Iran-backed hack, reports say
BBC News

BBC News

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I listened to hours of Trump’s FBI pick on Steve Bannon’s podcast. Oh boy.
Vox

Vox

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Trump transition signs agreement for FBI background checks
FOX News

FOX News

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Republican Senators Wait to Make Commitment on FBI Nominee Kash Patel
Epoch Times

Epoch Times

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Controversial Trump nominee stokes concerns over domestic extremism
AlterNet

AlterNet

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Trump considering DeSantis to replace Hegseth for defense secretary post, reports say
USA TODAY

USA TODAY

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Trump Reportedly Considers Replacing Pete Hegseth Amid New Allegations
HuffPost

HuffPost

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Reports: Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, targeted in Iranian hack
Axios

Axios

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Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst potential Trump defense secretary nominees if Hegseth drops out: Sources
ABC News

ABC News

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Analysis: Hegseth faces an ‘absolutely critical’ day as Pentagon hopes hang by a thread | Politics
CNN

CNN

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Female Republican Senators Express Support for Pete Hegseth
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Breitbart News

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Trump Talks to DeSantis About Replacing Hegseth
The Bulwark

The Bulwark

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Pete Hegseth "biggest casualty" in Trump, DOJ agreement: Legal analyst
Newsweek

Newsweek

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Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI director, targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
CBS News

CBS News

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Donald Trump may replace Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis: WSJ
NewsNation

NewsNation

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Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary post, sources say
CBS News

CBS News

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Ron DeSantis Eyed to Replace Hegseth as Defense Secretary in Major Cabinet Shake-Up: Report | | by Jim Hᴏft
The Gateway Pundit

The Gateway Pundit

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Trump may replace Hegseth with DeSantis: WSJ
The Hill

The Hill

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Trump considering DeSantis as defense secretary: Report - Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner

Washington Examiner

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Trump strikes deal with DOJ on background checks for incoming administration officials
New York Post

New York Post

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As Hegseth falters, Ron DeSantis may get to take "war on woke" to military
Newsweek

Newsweek

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Pete Hegseth's Co-Workers at Fox Were Concerned About His Drinking: Report
Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

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Kash Patel — Trump’s pick for FBI director — targeted by Iranian hackers: report
New York Post

New York Post

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CBS News Hack Norah O'Donnell Smears Pete Hegseth: 'Nomination is in Serious Jeopardy' (VIDEO) | | by Mike LaChance
The Gateway Pundit

The Gateway Pundit

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Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis as Defense secretary pick: report
New York Post

New York Post

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Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, hit with Iranian cyberattack, sources say
ABC News

ABC News

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At MSNBC, Rising Tensions Fuel Fears of Collapse
The American Spectator

The American Spectator

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FBI nominee Kash Patel was targeted in an Iranian hack: Report
Newsweek

Newsweek

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Incoming FBI Director Kash Patel Targeted in Alleged 'Iranian' Cyberattack According to the FBI | | by Jim Hᴏft
The Gateway Pundit

The Gateway Pundit

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Kash Patel target of Iranian hacking effort - Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner

Washington Examiner

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Senate Republicans 'uncertain they can back' Hegseth: report
AlterNet

AlterNet

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Dan Bongino, Piers Morgan Join Other Current and Former Fox Colleagues in Defending Pete Hegseth From Drinking Allegations by Anonymous Fox News Staffers | | by Kristinn Taylor
The Gateway Pundit

The Gateway Pundit

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Piers Morgan Slams 'Relentless Onslaught' Against Pete Hegseth: 'Getting Pathetic'
Breitbart News

Breitbart News

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Hegseth future in doubt as even Trump allies raise questions | Politics
CNN

CNN

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Trump's defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate
ABC News

ABC News

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Trump's defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate
Boston Globe

Boston Globe

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WATCH: Pete Hegseth SHUTS DOWN Reporter Asking If He's Ever Been Drunk on the Job Amid Hit Piece From NBC News | | by Cristina Laila
The Gateway Pundit

The Gateway Pundit

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Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI, has been targeted in an Iranian hack, sources say | Politics
CNN

CNN

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Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth Meets With Senators Amid Ongoing Accusations
Epoch Times

Epoch Times

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'Standards have evolved': Senator 'leaning yes' on Hegseth despite misconduct allegations
AlterNet

AlterNet

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Pete Hegseth's drinking worried his Fox News colleagues, sources tell NBC News
MSNBC

MSNBC

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Trump's defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate
Associated Press

Associated Press

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Opinion | There are many reasons to disqualify Pete Hegseth. His opinions on women are enough.
MSNBC

MSNBC

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Trump’s Team Agrees To FBI Vetting Following New DOJ Agreement
Daily Caller

Daily Caller

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Trust in the FBI has cratered among Americans, says CNN pollster
The Blaze

The Blaze

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Pete Hegseth's Nomination Is on Shaky Ground
TIME Magazine

TIME Magazine

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"Bullsh*t. 100 Percent Bullsh*t. Actually... Horsesh*t." - Will Cain DESTROYS NBC's Latest Bogus Anonymous Hit Piece on Pete Hegseth | | by Jim Hoft
The Gateway Pundit

The Gateway Pundit

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Trump team agrees to DoJ background checks for nominees
The Guardian

The Guardian

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Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is in peril in the Senate
CNBC

CNBC

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Trump Transition Signs MOU With Justice Department to Allow Background Checks
Epoch Times

Epoch Times

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Hegseth faces growing GOP scrutiny as allegations mount
The Hill

The Hill

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‘Voters Spoke Overwhelmingly’: Sen. Cruz Calls for Confirming Patel, Other Trump Picks
Daily Signal

Daily Signal

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Trump picks No. 2 at Pentagon
The Hill

The Hill

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'Acted like the rules didn’t apply': Hegseth’s coworkers say he often showed up drunk on set
AlterNet

AlterNet

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Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is in peril in the Senate
NBC News

NBC News

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Trump team signs an agreement with the DOJ for security clearances
NPR

NPR

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Trump team agrees to DOJ background checks for nominees
Axios

Axios

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Trump team signs agreement with Justice Department for background checks for administration picks
USA TODAY

USA TODAY

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Trump signs agreement with Justice Department for background checks - Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner

Washington Examiner

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Kash Patel's Nomination for FBI Director Meets with Open Minds, Support in Senate GOP
Breitbart News

Breitbart News

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Trump transition team signs agreement to allow official background checks on nominees, staff
PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour

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Trump lining up billionaire defense investor and megadonor to be number two at Pentagon
AlterNet

AlterNet

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Some GOP senators seem tepid on Hegseth nomination as allegations pile up
CBS News

CBS News

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Trump agrees to DOJ background checks on administration nominees, appointments
CNBC

CNBC

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Pete Hegseth's drinking worried colleagues at Fox News, sources tell NBC News
NBC News

NBC News

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Kash Patel Is the Right Remedy to 'Fix' FBI, Says Retired FBI Leader
Breitbart News

Breitbart News

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Former Pete Hegseth colleagues address ‘insane’ allegations surrounding Trump’s Secretary of Defense pick: ‘No strip clubs involved’
New York Post

New York Post

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Trump reportedly asks private equity investor to be deputy defence secretary
The Guardian

The Guardian

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Hegseth has a history of supporting controversial policies involving the military | Politics
CNN

CNN

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Trump transition signs agreement with Justice Department, paving the way for FBI background checks on Trump picks | Politics
CNN

CNN

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As Trump's Nominees Face Scrutiny Before Senate Confirmation, Kash Patel Vows to Target 'Deep State'
CBN

CBN

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Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff
Associated Press

Associated Press

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MSNBC Panel Frets That the FBI Could Abuse Surveillance Powers Under Kash Patel - It’s Already Been Happening for Years
Western Journal

Western Journal

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Sen. Tuberville to : Hegseth Is Change Agent for DOD
Newsmax

Newsmax

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RINO Sen. Susan Collins Leaves Door Open to Confirming Kash Patel as FBI Director | | by Ben Kew
The Gateway Pundit

The Gateway Pundit

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'Liberals winning': Ann Coulter blasts 'sleazy' Pete Hegseth over alleged 'serial' adultery
AlterNet

AlterNet

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'Why God made confirmation hearings': Republicans call for deeper vetting on Trump picks
USA TODAY

USA TODAY

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What Trump's FBI director pick says he wants to do to reshape the bureau
PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour

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FBI has long been accused of politicization ahead of Dem concern over Kash Patel nomination
FOX News

FOX News

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CNN's Harry Enten Seems Surprised That Trust in the FBI Plunged Following J6 "The Lowest Number This Century" (Video) | | by Margaret Flavin
The Gateway Pundit

The Gateway Pundit

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GOP senators seek 'normal process' to confirm Trump nominees, torn over FBI background checks
ABC News

ABC News

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Here Are the Republicans Kash Patel Wants to Target
Mother Jones

Mother Jones

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More GOP Senators Signal They’re Open to Kash Patel Leading FBI
Epoch Times

Epoch Times

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'Instrument of Vengeance': Mehdi Hasan on how Trump could weaponize FBI against critics
AlterNet

AlterNet

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Trump Team Agrees With Justice Dept to Begin Background Checks
Newsmax

Newsmax

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‘Look At That Drop’: CNN’s Harry Enten Stunned By Plunge In Americans Trusting FBI After J6
Daily Caller

Daily Caller

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Former Special Agent: Patel 'Right Fix' for FBI
Newsmax

Newsmax

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Trump's FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel has said he wants to do
ABC News

ABC News

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What a 'deep state' investigation could look like if Kash Patel becomes FBI director
ABC News

ABC News

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Kash Patel, nominated by Trump as FBI Director, was reportedly targeted in an Iran-backed cyberattack, stirring concerns amidst allegations against Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. Patel's nomination faces potential Senate resistance over his qualifications and past comments. GOP discussions on Hegseth's replacement indicate worries about the administration's vetting process for nominees, amid a backdrop of vulnerabilities exposed by targeted cyberattacks on Trump allies.

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