Kash Patel confirmed as FBI chief by US Senate

The US Senate has approved Indian-origin Kash Patel’s nomination as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as per C-Span. Patel secured the confirmation with a 51/47 vote, as per C-Span. This came despite opposition from the Democrats,...

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Washington, Updated At : 10:47 AM Feb 21, 2025 IST

Kash Patel

The US Senate has approved Indian-origin Kash Patel’s nomination as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as per C-Span.

Patel secured the confirmation with a 51/47 vote, as per C-Span. This came despite opposition from the Democrats, who warned that Patel, a staunch Republican, could use the agency to target the president’s perceived political enemies, as reported by CBS News.

FBI directors serve 10-year terms but can be removed by the president.

Kash Patel confirmed as FBI chief by US Senate

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