Democrat accuses Trump FBI pick Kash Patel of secretly ordering firings
Sen. Dick Durbin said in a letter that Patel "may have perjured himself" when he said under oath that he was not aware of any plans to punish FBI agents who investigated Trump.
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Congress should think twice about Kash Patel to lead the FBI
Although presidents generally deserve deference on their nominees, Patel has repeatedly shown himself unfit to direct the FBI. He appears eager to seek retribution against Preside
Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings before his confirmation as FBI director and lying about it
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said he has "highly credible information" that Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, though he is not yet the FBI director.
Senator Seeks Watchdog Inquiry Into Kash Patel, Alleges Behind-The-Scenes Role in Purge at FBI
A top Democratic senator has asked the Justice Department’s inspector general to investigate after he says he received information that President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, had b
Sen. Durbin accuses FBI nominee Kash Patel of directing bureau firings
Kash Patel, who is President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, was accused of directing firings of senior FBI officials from outside the agency.
Senate Democrat: Kash Patel 'may have committed perjury' denying link to FBI purge
A key Senate Democrat said FBI nominee Kash Patel 'may have committed perjury' about a staff purge, but a spokesperson called it 'second-hand gossip.'
Incoming FBI Director, Kash Patel accused of orchestrating FBI firings by top Senate Judiciary Dem
Glenn Thrush, New York Times Justice Department Reporter joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the allegations made by top Senate Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, Dick Durbin (D-IL) that Kash Patel,
Senate Democrat says FBI nominee Kash Patel is working on purge of agency officials before being confirmed
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee is alleging that Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, is “personally directing the ongoing purge” of bureau employees.
Trump's FBI Pick Kash Patel Accused of Perjury: What We Know
Patel, a former federal public defender who served in several roles in President Donald Trump 's first administration, is currently awaiting confirmation by the Senate to be Trump's FBI director. If confirmed,
Senate Democrat alleges FBI chief pick Patel is secretly overseeing firings
The top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday alleged that President Donald Trump's FBI director nominee Kash Patel has been secretly overseeing the ouster of the bureau's leadership before being confirmed for the role.
Durbin calls for investigation into Patel role in FBI firings
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is asking the Department of Justice’s inspector general to investigate “highly credible information ...
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and will suspend most of its operations, according to a memo from its new acting ...
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