Kash Patel faces second allegation of endangering hostage swap
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee has requested information from several government agencies and departments regarding allegations that Kash Patel violated protocols during an attempted hostage rescue mission in 2020.
Former Trump officials reject whistleblower claim that FBI director nominee Kash Patel broke hostage protocol
After hawking merch, Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel makes a new pitch
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing Thursday.
Donald Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel was key to Republican recasting of Jan. 6 attack
As Republicans' take on the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection evolved from disapproving to defensive, Kash Patel played a role in reframing their position.
Pete Hegseth Confirmed as New Defense Secretary amid Sexual Assault Allegation and Questions About His Past
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, was confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense after Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. Hegseth faced a sexual assault allegation and questions about his past.
Pete Hegseth Narrowly Confirmed as Trump’s Defense Secretary in Tie-Breaking Vote
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.
Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete Hegseth?
Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren’t surprising.
Here’s Everything To Know About Kash Patel—As Democrats Probe Trump’s FBI Pick For ‘Alleged Misconduct’
Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations
A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion.
Trump 2.0: From Kash Patel to Tulsi Gabbard, who gets what? Full list of US President-elect's cabinet picks and other top posts
US President-elect Donald Trump has filled key posts in his upcoming administration, leaning on allies and strong loyalists from his 2024 campaign as he shapes a team that reflects his commitment to an ‘America First agenda.
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Lawrence Pareles: Reject nominations of Patel, Kennedy, Hegseth for vital cabinet positions
Kash Patel for FBI director, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary, and Pete Hegseth for secretary of Defense are not just poor choices — they are dangerous. These appointments could jeopardize our nation’s safety,
Column: Trump’s focus on retribution distracts from the nation’s real domestic enemies
The new president's enemies aren't America's enemies. If the FBI turns to retribution, what will protect us from the real threats that endanger the nation?
Trump selections for top jobs advance, despite initial controversy
Three days ahead of Trump’s return to the White House, many of his most prominent Cabinet choices have sailed relatively unscathed through their hearings and are poised to win confirmation as Republican senators rallied around them and appeared largely unwilling to defy Trump’s wishes.
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Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary
Despite the controversy surrounding his past behavior, former veteran and FOX News host Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new defense secretary in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.