Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI

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1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

   Trump FBI pick Kash Patel accused of directing staff purge while still a nominee ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

   Published Feb 10, 2025

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   Sen. Dick Durbin alleged that Kash Patel’s orders are being carried out by officials including Trump aide Stephen Miller and acting deputy AG Emil Bove.

2. CNN

   Senate Democrat says FBI nominee Kash Patel is working on purge of agency officials before being confirmed ↗ (opens CNN)

   Published Feb 10, 2025

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   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.

3. Forbes

   What To Know About Kash Patel—As Senate Dem Alleges Trump’s FBI Pick ‘May Have Perjured Himself’ ↗ (opens Forbes)

   Published Feb 10, 2025

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   Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.

4. NBC News

   Democrat accuses Trump FBI pick Kash Patel of secretly ordering firings ↗ (opens NBC News)

   Published Feb 11, 2025

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   Sen. Dick Durbin accused Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, of secretly orchestrating the firings of FBI officials.

5. The Guardian

   Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI, accused of orchestrating agency purge ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Feb 11, 2025

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   Democratic senator Dick Durbin says Patel may have perjured himself at his Senate confirmation hearing

6. New York Times

   Kash Patel Passes Senate Panel Vote Amid FBI Turmoil ↗ (opens New York Times)

   Published Feb 12, 2025

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   The vote moved Mr. Patel, a Trump loyalist, one step closer to leading the nation’s premier law enforcement agency.

7. The Federalist

   Despite Defiant Dems, Kash Patel FBI Nomination Advances ↗ (opens The Federalist)

   Published Feb 12, 2025

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   “This agency should be above politics,” Sen. Dick Durbin said, while making it about politics.

8. Anchorage Daily News

   Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI ↗ (opens Anchorage Daily News)

   Published Feb 12, 2025

   Same headline from 6 more outlets

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   Republicans pushed past Democratic concerns that Patel would operate as a loyalist for President Donald Trump and target perceived adversaries of the White House.

9. New York Post

   Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel clears committee vetting, heads to Senate floor for vote ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Feb 12, 2025

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   FBI Director-designate Kash Patel cleared a Senate panel in a party-line vote Thursday, setting up a final confirmation vote as soon as next week.

10. Mother Jones

    Foreign money, alleged lies, and extremism—what GOP senators voting for Kash Patel ignored ↗ (opens Mother Jones)

    Published Feb 12, 2025

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    Trump's pick for FBI director is severely compromised. Republicans don't care.

11. Forbes

    Senate Judiciary Committee Votes To Approve Kash Patel—What To Know About Trump’s FBI Nominee ↗ (opens Forbes)

    Published Feb 12, 2025

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    Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.

12. WHDH Boston

    Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI - Boston News, Weather, Sports ↗ (opens WHDH Boston)

    Published Feb 12, 2025

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines on Thursday to advance the nomination of Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director,

13. Washington Examiner

    FBI director nominee Kash Patel advances to final Senate vote ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published Feb 12, 2025

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    The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to move Kash Patel's nomination to the Senate floor for a final vote.

14. Breitbart News

    Kash Patel Advances Through Committee, Setting Up a Full Senate Vote ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

    Published Feb 12, 2025

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    Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the FBI, passed through committee on Thursday.

15. Forbes

    What To Know About Kash Patel—As Senate Panel Set To Vote On Trump’s FBI Pick Today ↗ (opens Forbes)

    Published Feb 12, 2025

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    Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.

16. Fox News

    Kash Patel's nomination to lead FBI faces first major Senate hurdle ↗ (opens Fox News)

    Published Feb 12, 2025

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    President Donald Trump's nominee to be FBI director, Kash Patel, will face its first Senate hurdle Thursday when the Judiciary Committee votes on whether to advance his nomination.

17. Roll Call

    Senate Judiciary Committee advances Patel for FBI director ↗ (opens Roll Call)

    Published Feb 12, 2025

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    The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the pick of President Donald Trump ally Kash Patel to lead the FBI on a party-line vote Thursday.

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