WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines on Thursday to advance the nomination of Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, pushing past Democratic concerns that he would operate as a loyalist for the president and target perceived adversaries of the White House. The committee voted 12-10 to send the nomination … Read more
Democrats have pushed the brakes on Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel’s confirmation as FBI director in the Trump cabinet, citing fears that he would use the bureau to target political opponents. At the centre of the controversy is Mr Patel’s alleged “enemies list” – a roster of officials, prosecutors, and journalists he has accused of being part … Read more
Washington: Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel, US President Donald Trump’s FBI nominee, greeted his parents with ‘Jai Shri Krishna‘ after introducing them on Thursday during his confirmation hearing before a Senate Judiciary Committee. In a video that has gone viral, the Indian-origin lawyer, 44, is also seen bowing down to touch his parents’ feet before the hearing. … Read more
Washington: Indian American Kash Patel on Thursday told lawmakers that he has been subjected to racism while growing up as an individual. “Unfortunately, Senator, yes. I don’t want to get into those details with my family here,” Patel, 44, told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing to be the FBI Director. … Read more
Washington: Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee for FBI director, is set to face intense scrutiny from Democratic senators at his confirmation hearing. Patel’s loyalty to Trump and his desire to overhaul the FBI have raised concerns about his ability to maintain the bureau’s independence. As a former aide to the House Intelligence Committee and ex-federal … Read more