President Trump's pick for FBI Director, Kash Patel, faced tough questions during his confirmation hearing, particularly over his views on the 2020 election.
At his confirmation hearing on January 30, 2025, Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI Director, was scrutinized over his stance on the 2020 election. Democratic Senator Peter Welch pressed Patel to directly acknowledge that Joe Biden won the election. Patel, however, refrained from explicitly stating Biden's victory, only affirming that Biden was the President.
The tense exchange also touched on Patel's previous social media posts and his views on the January 6th Capitol riot. Patel rejected accusations of political bias, emphasizing his commitment to following the Constitution and protecting law enforcement. He further stated that investigations at the FBI would only be initiated with a factual and constitutional basis.
Patel's confirmation comes amid increasing scrutiny of his ties to Trump’s administration, with concerns raised over his impartiality and the potential impact on the FBI's independence.
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The Russian Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday that Major General Mikhail Gudkov, praised and appointed to the Navy’s top post by President Vladimir Putin in March, has been killed during combat operations.
The US House of Representatives approved a significant tax-cut and spending bill on Thursday, passing it by a narrow margin of 218 to 214. The legislation has now been sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
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The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday warned that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has reached a critical level and called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire. He emphasised that vital infrastructure is on the verge of collapse due to a severe fuel shortage.
The US House of Representatives approved a significant tax-cut and spending bill on Thursday, passing it by a narrow margin of 218 to 214. The legislation has now been sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
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