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Senate Advances Kash Patel's FBI Director Nomination Amidst McConnell's GOP Dissent

Kash Patel's FBI Director nomination surpasses Senate Committee hurdles, with Mitch McConnell opposing multiple Trump nominees, signaling deepening GOP rifts.

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  4. Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI

    Democrats portrayed Patel as a dangerous and inexperienced loyalist who would abuse the FBI’s law enforcement powers at a time when the country is facing an escalated threat including from China and international terrorism.

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  5. Foreign Money, Alleged Lies, and Extremism—What GOP Senators Voting for Kash Patel Ignored

    Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday morning to approve the nomination of Kash Patel to be FBI director, despite a host of issues that once would have sunk any nominee for this critical national security and law enforcement post.

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  6. Kash Patel clears key confirmation hurdle

    Although Patel has been the subject of heavy scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers, the nominee is expected to pass the Republican-majority Senate.

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  7. Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel clears committee vetting, heads to Senate floor for vote

    The Judiciary chair also said the FBI was badly in need of “reforms” and “even firings” and that Patel was the right person for the job, pointing out that whistleblowers who spoke with Grassley’s staff were retaliated against by the same bureau officials who were recently fired.

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  8. Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, passes crucial step toward Senate confirmation

    Democrats tried to raise alarms over Patel's nomination, pointing to a list in his 2023 book of 60 "deep state" officials lawmakers argue Patel would retaliate against in the position of FBI director.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced Kash Patel's nomination for FBI Director by a 12-10 vote. Patel's ties to Trump and past comments raise concerns among Democrats about potential political retribution. Despite Patel's nomination moving to the Republican-controlled Senate, tensions within the GOP are evident, particularly with Mitch McConnell voting against several Trump nominees, including Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. McConnell's shift reflects his diminishing influence as he nears retirement and faces his health challenges, suggesting a broader struggle within the party as it grapples with its alignment to Trump.

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