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Welcome to log out. Today, I focus on Senate confirmation of new FBI Director Kash Patel, a move that has enabled a stubborn Trump loyalist to lead federal law enforcement.
What’s the latest? Senate Voting Confirmed Patel from 51 to 49 today As the head of the FBI. All Democrats and two independents voted to veto, as did Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski and Maine’s Susan Collins.
He is also a long-time magazine loyalist Appears on the Right Wing Podcast And criticized the investigation into Donald Trump’s behavior as a political persecution. Patel’s 2023 book includes a “list of enemies” that names dozens of officials who he believes pose a threat to democracy through “deep states.”
What happened between Trump and the FBI? Trump administration has fired senior FBI officials and asked bureau leadership to compile Employees who participated in the January 6 surveyraising concerns about the upcoming political purge.
Patel promised in his confirmation hearing testimony: “If I were identified as FBI Director, no FBI will take any retribution action.” But Senator Richard Durbin (D-il) Defendant Patel participates In the early shooting – Patel’s team denied a claim.
What is the overall situation? Trump’s critics accused him of using the Justice Department to attack his critics and avenge past investigations. The FBI is crucial to the process and is now a loyalist to Trump, not an official with a background in law enforcement – will lead the process.
So, it’s time to log out…
I don’t know what “social biogroup” it used to be Read this article from my colleague Allie Volpebut since I studied, I have become obsessed with it. This post is about how to make sure your social life actually makes you a happier, fulfilling person’s job. It turns out that some of the prescribed steps (such as slowing down to ensure you have a high-quality conversation at least once a day) aren’t as difficult as I expected. I hope you like it. See you tomorrow.
