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Confirmation for Trump's FBI nominee delayed

US Democrats delayed Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI amid a scandal over alleged Republican enemies lists related to President Donald Trump.
Patel has a history of promoting misinformation and published a list of 60 Trump critics, which Democrats claim endangered them.
Democrats demanded a second hearing, accusing Patel of withholding information about Trump's plans for the FBI.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Patel's nomination, stating it reflects political retribution and questioning Patel's judgment.

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Democrats Delay Kash Patel's FBI Nomination Over "Enemies List"

Democrats have pushed the brakes on Kashyap 'Kash' Patel's confirmation as FBI director in the Trump cabinet, citing fears that he would use the bureau to target political opponents. At the centre of the controversy is Mr Patel's alleged "enemies list" - a roster of officials, prosecutors, and journalists he has accused of being part of the "deep state" working against Donald Trump. What is the 'enemies list'? The 'enemies list' refers to a rost…

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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Business Insider

Trump's media company gave a roughly $800,000 stock award to his pick for FBI director

Kash Patel received 25,946 shares as one of six directors of Trump Media & Technology Group.Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty ImagesTrump's FBI pick, Kash Patel, received roughly $800,000 worth of stock in Trump's media group.Patel, who is a director of TMTG, didn't disclose the award before his Senate confirmation hearing.Democrats delayed Patel's FBI nomination, citing concerns over potential politicization of the bureau.President Donald Trump's…

1 month ago·United States

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India Today

Kash Patel's nomination as FBI chief delayed over 'enemies list' of Trump critics

Kash Patel, the right-wing former lawyer, has a long history of promoting misinformation about election fraud and public health, and published a list of 60 Trump critics in a recent book that Democrats say put a target on their backs.

1 month ago·India

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Chuck Grassley Sides With Democrats In Delaying Kash Patel’s Confirmation Vote * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Noah

In a surprising turn of events, Chuck Grassley has allied with Democrats to postpone Kash Patel's crucial confirmation vote. What does this mean for the future of the FBI director nomination? Dive into the details and implications in our latest post!

1 month ago

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