Durbin Implores Senate GOP To ‘Pause’ On Patel Amid Claims He Covertly Managed FBI Purge
Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member Dick Durbin (D-IL) doubled down on his claim that Kash Patel personally orchestrated a “purge” of senior law enforcement officials within the bureau and implored his colleagues to “pause” consideration of Patel’s nomination during a speech on the Senate floor Tuesday.
Senate Democrat says FBI nominee Kash Patel is working on purge of agency officials before being confirmed
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.
Senate Democrat: Kash Patel 'may have committed perjury' denying link to FBI purge
A key Senate Democrat said FBI nominee Kash Patel 'may have committed perjury' about a staff purge, but a spokesperson called it 'second-hand gossip.'
Senator seeks watchdog inquiry into Kash Patel, alleges behind-the-scenes role in purge at FBI
A top Democratic senator has asked the Justice Department’s inspector general to investigate after he says he received information that Kash Patel had been “personally directing the ongoing purge” of agents at the bureau.
Senate panel approves nomination of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick for FBI chief
The Senate Judiciary Committee advances Kash Patel’s nomination for FBI director despite partisan opposition. A final confirmation vote is expected soon.
Sen. Durbin accuses FBI nominee Kash Patel of directing bureau firings
Kash Patel, who is President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, was accused of directing firings of senior FBI officials from outside the agency.
Patel camp decries Durbin accusations as ‘politically motivated’ attempt to derail FBI confirmation
A team member for President Donald Trump's FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, pushed back fiercely against allegations that he directed the firings of bureau personnel.
Durbin calls for investigation into Patel’s role in FBI firings
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is asking the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) inspector general to investigate “highly credible information” that Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to head the FBI, is already directing a “purge” of the bureau before he’s been confirmed by the Senate.
Incoming FBI Director, Kash Patel accused of orchestrating FBI firings by top Senate Judiciary Dem
Glenn Thrush, New York Times Justice Department Reporter joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the allegations made by top Senate Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, Dick Durbin (D-IL) that Kash Patel,
Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings before his confirmation
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said he has "highly credible information" that Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, though he is not yet the FBI director.
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'Simply Not Credible': Dick Durbin Loses It Over Kash Patel Nomination During Senate Hearing
During the vote on the confirmation of Kash Patel as Director of the FBI in the Senate today, Senator Dick Durbin torched Patel over his qualifications for the position.
US Sen. Dick Durbin’s latest role: Leading Democrats on judging President Trump’s top nominees
Hampsten said Durbin also showed his effectiveness during Trump’s first term when he “served as a crucial voice pushing back ...
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Illinois farmers worry about tariffs and USAID freeze
Illinois farmers could take a big economic hit from China’s retaliatory tariffs and the freeze on USAID’s programs. Illinois ...
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'Inviting A Political Disaster': Dick Durbin Scolds Republican Colleagues Over Kash Patel Nomination
During his remarks in the confirmation vote for Kash Patel in the Senate today, Senator Dick Durbin scolded his Republican colleagues over Patel's nomination.