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Sen. Cassidy will vote to confirm Patel as FBI head

Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., announced his support to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, strengthening his nomination prospects before a crucial vote.
The Senate overcame a procedural hurdle with a 48-45 party-line vote, advancing Patel's nomination closer to confirmation.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley defended Patel's experience, stating he fought against political bias and represented the accused.
Patel's confirmation is still uncertain as Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins have not yet announced their positions.

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Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director

Kash Patel will take the helm of the Federal Bureau of Investigation amid heated internal tensions with Trump officials and broader turmoil at the Justice Department during the first weeks of the new administration. The Senate voted 51-49 to confirm Patel on Thursday, with Republicans praising his background as a federal prosecutor and Democrats warning on the Senate floor and at a press conference outside the FBI building in Washington that the…

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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Fox News

Trump FBI director nominee Kash Patel picks up support from key GOP senator

Sen. Bill Cassidy said he would vote to support President Donald Trump's nominee Kash Patel as FBI director after multiple people vouched for him.

3 days ago·New York, United States

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Newsmax

Sen. Cassidy to Vote for Patel as FBI Director

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., announced Tuesday that he will vote to confirm Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the FBI.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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The Hill

Sen. Cassidy will vote to confirm Patel as FBI head

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice to lead the FBI.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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Sen. Cassidy will vote to confirm Patel as FBI head – The Hill

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R–La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Kash Patel, President Trump's choice to lead the FBI. Cassidy, the chair of the … Full story here. More Sen. Cassidy News Published by thehill.com The post Sen. Cassidy will vote to confirm Patel as FBI head – The Hill appeared first on Quorum Call.

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