GOP senators have praised Patel, 44, for his commitment to rooting out political “weaponization” at the FBI — while Democrats have accused him of perjuring himself in his confirmation hearing.
Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel advances in full Senate procedural vote before expected confirmation
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February 18, 2025
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