Coverage dated February 5, 2025

Kash Patel: Vote On Trump’s FBI Pick Delayed Amid Democratic Opposition—Here’s What To Know About Him

Headline from Forbes

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

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8 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Senate Democrats delay key vote on confirmation for Trump FBI pick Kash Patel (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Senate Democrats have successfully delayed a key vote to advance the confirmation of Kash Patel, pushing consideration of President Trump's pick to lead the FBI back for another week.

  2. Forbes

    Kash Patel: Vote On Trump’s FBI Pick Delayed Amid Democratic Opposition—Here’s What To Know About Him (opens Forbes)

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

  3. Bangor Daily News

    Opinion: Senate must reject Kash Patel to head FBI (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    "It seems like the playbook for some of Trump’s more troubling nominees is to backtrack during the public hearing to secure votes, and then full steam ahead prioritizing revenge over progress."

  4. Fox News

    Dems delay Patel committee vote, deride Trump FBI pick as danger to US security (opens Fox News)

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    A committee vote on advancing the confirmation of FBI director nominee Kash Patel has officially been delayed to next week after Senate Democrats demanded a second hearing.

  5. Latin Times

    Senate Democrats Delay Kash Patel's Confirmation Vote to Lead the FBI As They Question His Qualifications: 'Unserious Nominee' (opens Latin Times)

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    Senate Democrats delayed a vote to confirm Kash Patel to become FBI director to next week, pointing to his loyalty to Trump and his controversial "enemies list"

  6. Washington Examiner

    Democrats delay Kash Patel’s nomination vote by a week (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Democrats voiced serious concerns about Patel’s nomination, saying the Trump ally frequently pushes conspiracy theories and misinformation.

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