Senate Democrat says FBI nominee Kash Patel is working on purge of agency officials before being confirmed
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee is alleging that Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, is “personally directing the ongoing purge” of bureau employees.
Senator seeks watchdog inquiry into Kash Patel, alleges behind-the-scenes role in purge at FBI
A top Democratic senator has asked the Justice Department's inspector general to investigate after he says he received information that President Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, had been ''personally directing the ongoing purge'' of agents at the bureau.
Incoming FBI Director, Kash Patel accused of orchestrating FBI firings by top Senate Judiciary Dem
Glenn Thrush, New York Times Justice Department Reporter joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the allegations made by top Senate Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, Dick Durbin (D-IL) that Kash Patel,
Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings before his confirmation
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said he has "highly credible information" that Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, though he is not yet the FBI director.
Durbin calls for investigation into Patel’s role in FBI firings
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is asking the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) inspector general to investigate “highly credible information” that Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to head the FBI, is already directing a “purge” of the bureau before he’s been confirmed by the Senate.
Senate Democrat alleges FBI chief pick Patel is secretly overseeing firings
The top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday alleged that President Donald Trump's FBI director nominee Kash Patel has been secretly overseeing the ouster of the bureau's leadership before being confirmed for the role.
Senator accuses Kash Patel of directing FBI personnel ‘purge’
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday accused FBI director nominee Kash Patel of acting behind the scenes to direct a “purge” of career officials at the agency, adding to what he called “myriad red flags” about Patel ahead of a panel vote set for Thursday.
Maddow Blog | Sen. Durbin asks DOJ 's internal watchdog to investigate Kash Patel for possible perjury
Trump’s pick for FBI director gave clear answers to some senators’ written questions but appears to have hedged about his ...
Inspector general vacancies after Trump firings draw questions about agency oversight
The inspectors general for at least 17 agencies were terminated in late January, with one such official receiving a letter ...
Senator Accuses F.B.I. Nominee of Covertly Directing Dismissals
A top Democrat demanded an investigation and suggested that the nominee, Kash Patel, may have lied under oath, citing what he ...
FBI agents sue DOJ over effort to identify employees involved in Trump investigations
FBI agents file a class-action lawsuit against the Justice Department, challenging an employee list related to Trump ...