FBI, Patel and Senate

Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel advances in full Senate procedural vote before expected confirmation
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
Senate Advances Nomination of Trump FBI Pick Kash Patel
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to advance the nomination of Kash Patel to be the director of the FBI, putting a staunch ally of President Donald Trump and a critic of the bureau on track to run the most prominent U.
Kash Patel clears key Senate hurdle to advance toward FBI director confirmation
President Donald Trump’s FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, inched one step closer to confirmation on Tuesday after the Senate voted along party lines, 48-45, to advance his nomination. All Republicans voted in favor of Patel on the key procedural vote,
Senate holds procedural vote on Kash Patel nomination to serve as FBI director
The U.S. Senate is holding a procedural vote on Tuesday to advance Kash Patel's nomination for director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Kash Patel Moves Closer To FBI Top Job As Senate Advances Nomination
The Senate on Tuesday cleared a key procedural hurdle in the confirmation of Kash Patel as the next FBI director, setting the stage for a final vote later this week. In a 48-45 party-line vote, Republicans pushed Patel’s nomination forward,
House, Senate standoff over Trump agenda escalates
The showdown between House and Senate Republicans is escalating as the two groups barrel ahead with their contrasting ...
Here's who is considering running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota
Multiple people have either tossed their hat into the ring, or confirmed they are at least considering doing so, for the U.S.
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 ...
Walz Contemplates 2026 U.S. Senate Bid in Minnesota
Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice-presidential nominee, is trying to decide whether to run for the U.S. Senate or seek a ...
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Retired Navy SEAL, Former U.S. Marine Corps Infantryman Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate
Current Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced last week she will not be seeking reelection in 2026 to spend more time ...
Separation of powers is on trial in the US
Donald Trump has put the constitutional separation of powers in the United States on trial. Federal judges have for now ...
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Flanagan, White enter US Senate race in Minnesota; Ellison says he is 'not in or out'
ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and a failed 2024 candidate have both announced bids for a 2026 congressional seat ...
Senate approves changes giving Ivey more control of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
A heavily debated bill to change control of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs passed the state Senate today after what the sponsor said was an important compromise. Sen. Andrew Jones, ...
US Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Brooke Rollins, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump and former White House ...
Current, former USAID employees sue Musk, arguing Senate should’ve confirmed him
Current and former employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) sued Elon Musk and his cost-cutting ...
Senate 2026: Who’s in, who’s out, and who’s on the fence for reelection
Political handicappers like the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball are predicting that Democrats have few ...