Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines in February 2025 to advance Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director, after the committee's top Democrat alleged Patel was directing a purge of bureau officials before being confirmed.
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2 developments- Feb 11, 2025Democrat accuses Trump FBI pick Kash Patel of secretly ordering firings
- Feb 13, 2025Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI
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