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Conspiracy Theorist With Extremist Ties Confirmed as Trump’s Counterterrorism Chief

The GOP-controlled Senate has voted to confirm a conspiracy theorist with ties to far-right extremism as the new head of the National Counterterrorism Center. The Donald Trump-endorsed Joe Kent was confirmed by a 52-44 vote on Wednesday,

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Trump pick for counterterrorism role confirmed by Senate despite Democrats’ concerns over past association with extremists

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joe Kent to a top counterterrorism role, overcoming opposition from Democrats who described the retired Army Green Beret as a conspiracy theorist who has associated with White nationalists and other far-right extremists.

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Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theorist Who Likened BLM to Terrorists to Lead Counterterrorism Center

Former CIA paramilitary officer Joe Kent — who has said members of the Movement for Black Lives should be treated as terrorists, peddled conspiracy theories about the January 6 insurrection, and once earned the endorsement of white supremacist Nick Fuentes — will be leading the National Counterterrorism Center.

Joe Kent confirmed as director of National Counterterrorism Center

Former Washington congressional candidate Joe Kent was confirmed as director of the National Counterterrorism Center on ...

Senate Approves Trump’s Pick for Top Counterterrorism Post

Joe Kent, a former Army Green Beret, had attracted scrutiny over his associations with extremist groups and his promotion of ...

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5 things to know for August 1: Extreme weather, Tariffs, Counterterrorism, Drug prices, Air marshals

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

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Trump ally and far-right agitator Joe Kent scores lead counterterrorism role

On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed the nomination of President Donald Trump's ally Joe Kent to head the National ...

Republicans Put Conspiracy Theorist With Far-Right Ties In Top Counterterrorism Job

Joe Kent has pushed white nationalist views and fanned conspiracies about the 2020 election being “stolen” and the FBI planning the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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'Worst of the worst': GOP reamed for rubber-stamping Trump pick with white supremacy ties

The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the National Counterterrorism Center on Wednesday ...

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Murray Slams Joe Kent Nomination: “Putting Trump in Charge of Epstein Files Would Make More Sense”

Senator Patty Murray spoke on the Senate floor to oppose Joe Kent’s nomination to lead the National Counterterrorism Center.

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'These Are White Supremacist Views': Patty Murray Snaps, Disgraces Trump Nominee During Fiery Remarks From The Senate Floor

During her remarks from the Senate floor today, Senator Patty Murray disgraced Trump's nominee to lead the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent. Murray exclaimed, "These are white supremacist ...

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