He is a Californian with German roots and I’m an Indian immigrant. Recalling the moments right before I met his family, he told me to be myself and that they’re going to love me. (It worked.) But when it was his turn to meet my big,

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, faces what could be a contentious confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, with questions expected over his experience level, brash rhetoric and concerns he would deploy the bureau to target the president’s foes.

President Donald Trump’s new administration is looking ahead to key Senate hearings this week for three of his most controversial nominees.

Senator Thom Tillis creates bingo card for Kash Patel hearing: 'I’ve already X’d four boxes' The new Trump administration’s effort to both get a grip on and dismantle the federal workforce has also been a dystopian farce.

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a 10-year term as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, distanced himself on Thursday from Trump’s sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, telling the Senate Judiciary Committee he did not think violent rioters who assaulted law enforcement deserved a break.

Kash Patel appeared Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to be FBI director. Patel has been nominated to replace Trump-appointed Christopher Wray, whose resignation took effect on Jan. 20.

President Donald Trump’s pick to head up federal law enforcement has faced criticism for maintaining a list of so-called “deep state” figures, including former President Joe Biden, and has sparked worries that he would prosecute political enemies.

After four years of Biden’s weaponization, perception of the FBI is at its worst in a century. Patel will restore accountability, Scott says.

Senate Republicans are under growing pressure from prominent former Republican officials to reject President Trump’s pick to head the FBI, Kash Patel, setting the stage for another bruising

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, insisted to deeply skeptical Democrats on Thursday that he did not have an “enemies list” and that the bureau under his leadership would not seek retribution against the president’s adversaries or launch investigations for political purposes.

President Trump's nominee to be top US spy, Tulsi Gabbard, and pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, face tough Senate hearings.