Kash Patel, facing questions about his independence, says FBI … – NPR

February 16, 2025

Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to serve as the next director of the FBI, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. We’re following…

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/30/nx-s1-5278626/trump-cabinet-picks-kash-patel-confirmation-hearing

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