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Kash Patel’s Hearing Was Mostly a Dud

January 31, 2025 · 7:52 am ET · Leave a Comment

“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.”

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