“President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI appeared to consolidate Republican support Thursday, swatting aside repeated attacks by Democrats who struggled to articulate a cohesive case against a nominee who has sent shockwaves through law enforcement circles,” Politico reports.
“There was building anticipation for Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee after Democrats used their time a few weeks ago to question attorney general nominee Pam Bondi not about her own record but Patel’s.”
