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Patel is the last of four controversial nominees to be confirmed, following Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
February 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Patel is the last of four controversial nominees to be confirmed, following Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
Patel is expected to clear this final procedural hurdle before a final confirmation vote this afternoon despite fierce opposition from Democrats.
They point to his involvement in creating Project 2025 and their belief he’ll politicize the FBI to President Trump’s benefit.
They point to his involvement in creating Project 2025 and their belief he’ll politicize the FBI to President Trump’s benefit.
February 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Patel is expected to clear this final procedural hurdle before a final confirmation vote this afternoon despite fierce opposition from Democrats.
They point to his involvement in creating Project 2025 and their belief he’ll politicize the FBI to President Trump’s benefit.
They point to his involvement in creating Project 2025 and their belief he’ll politicize the FBI to President Trump’s benefit.