US Senate confirms firebrand Kash Patel as Trump's FBI chief
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel as director of the FBI, putting a loyal defender of President Donald Trump and a frequent critic of the bureau atop the most prominent U.
US Senate stamps Patel as FBI chief
The Republican-controlled US Senate confirmed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, on Thursday. Patel was confirmed by a 51-49 vote. Two moderate Republicans, Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, joined all Democrats in opposing Patel, but it was not enough to overcome broad Republican support.
Trump loyalist Kash Patel becomes director of FBI, which he vows to remake
The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as the FBI’s ninth director, installing a close ally of President Donald Trump and a staunch critic of the bureau to lead the country’s premier law enforcement agency.
Trump FBI Pick Patel Confirmed Amid Justice Department Tumult
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate confirmed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, on Thursday, putting a Trump loyalist atop the nation's most prominent law enforcement agency at a time of growing upheaval.
Kash Patel Confirmed to Lead Reshaping of FBI Under Trump
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Kash Patel to lead the FBI and carry out Donald Trump’s vision for overhauling an agency that the president claims has been weaponized against him and other conservatives.
Live updates: Senate expected to vote on confirmation of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI
The Republican-led Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the FBI. Democrats argue that the Trump loyalist is unfit to lead the nation’s premier law enforcement agency and would use the post to target Trump’s enemies.
US Senate set to push through border bill lacking Trump's tax cuts
U.S. Senate Republicans plan to push ahead on Thursday on a bill to advance President Donald Trump's priorities on ...
Alabama-born longtime Republican US Senate leader, now 83, will not seek re-election
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision not to run ...
Buttigieg weighs a decision with huge implications for Democrats: Run for Senate or president?
Some believe the Democratic Party's next savior is living here, huddled with family, in the relative obscurity of a small ...
US Senate Republicans look to advance part of Trump agenda this week
U.S. Senate Republicans aim to vote this week on their own plan to advance President Donald Trump's agenda on border security ...
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Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, passes crucial step toward Senate confirmation
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12 to 10 ... "For God’s sake," he continued, "to give the most sweeping investigative agency in the United States and the world over to this man to settle ...
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote
The $340 billion budget framework is a step toward unleashing money the Trump administration says it needs for mass ...
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Senate poised to make more budget cuts as lawmakers await decisions from D.C.
The state of Maryland could see at least $200 to $500 million in additional cuts, according to Senator Guy Guzzone.
Senate President appoints Polk Sheriff Grady Judd to state council on immigration enforcement
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, announced Monday that he had named both Judd and Pinellas County Sheriff ...
Trump brings GOP lawmaker and Teamsters president together after 'stand your butt up' feud
Okla., and Teamsters president Sean O’Brien discuss how they reconciled and became friends after their heated verbal spat on the Senate floor on "Hannity.' ...
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Montana Senate resumes ethics investigation of former Senate president Ellsworth
The Montana Senate is set to resume its ethics investigation into former Senate President Sen. Jason Ellsworth.
Border security, defense: Senate digs into Trump agenda in marathon session
WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans advanced their version of President Donald Trump's agenda in a marathon session that ran into ...