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Column: Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI pick, would turn the agency into the Federal Bureau of Retribution

LA Times

Kash Patel, shown campaigning for Donald Trump this year, has vowed to purge the FBI of anyone who doesn’t fully support Trump and to prosecute those he accuses of conspiring to undermine the president-elect. “There’s a lot that can fit within that, but it’s not limitless.” “If Patel goes to his deputies and says, ‘Let’s open an investigation into Liz …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Reporter spills about Trump team's 'clever strategy' to get controversial pick confirmed

Raw Story

Donald Trump's team is using behind-the-scenes moves to win over senators in hopes that they will confirm his controversial nominee to lead the FBI, according to a reporter. Guardian reporter Hugo Lowell, who has long covered Trump's campaign, appeared on MSNBC on Saturday to discuss Patel's path to the position. "People like Pete Hegseth, who has continued to be in …

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1 week, 4 days ago

You Should Worry About Kash Patel Running the FBI

Politico

Many observers, including former federal law enforcement officials, oppose Patel’s nomination on the grounds that he would likely use the FBI to pursue Trump’s political opponents and that he might substantially corrupt the culture and professionalism of the bureau. He has frequently denigrated the employees he hopes to lead — perhaps most infamously, when he said he would “shut down …

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54 years, 11 months ago

What Christopher Wray’s Resignation Costs Us

Slate

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray announced that he would resign shortly before Donald Trump reenters the White House in January. Related From Slate It’s Looking Like Pete Hegseth Will Still Be Able to Drink Then, if the Kash …

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1 week, 5 days ago

FBI Director Christopher Wray announces plan to resign to pave way for Kash Patel, Trump says, ‘Great day for America’

Live Mint

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Thursday announced that he will resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January clearing the way for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee, Indian-American Kash Patel, to lead the agency. Donald Trumps welcomes decision: ‘Great day for America’ Welcoming the decision, Trump said Wray's resignation was "a great day for America". On November 30, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Wray is out. Patel may be in. What's it mean for the FBI? : Consider This from NPR

NPR

Patel may be in. Enlarge this image toggle caption Rebecca Noble/Getty Images Rebecca Noble/Getty Images FBI Director Christopher Wray announced yesterday that he will resign before President-elect Trump takes office. This comes after Trump announced he would appoint loyalist Kash Patel to lead the Bureau. President-elect Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, held several national security positions in …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Making FBI great again, with Kash Patel: Trump as Christopher Wray says he'll resign

India Today

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers on Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a town hall meeting that he would …

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1 week, 6 days ago

FBI director Chris Wray to step down before Trump administration takes power

ABC

The FBI has announced its director Chris Wray will step down from his position when the US Biden administration hands over power within the White House to US President-elect Donald Trump. FBI director Christopher Wray has announced he will step down from his position before the incoming Trump administration takes power. US President-elect Donald Trump has signalled he would look …

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FBI director Christopher Wray will resign ahead of Trump’s plan to replace him with Kash Patel

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed Wednesday that he will step …

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1 week, 6 days ago

FBI Director Christopher Wray finally resigning following pressure from Donald Trump: ‘A great day for America’

Hindustan Times

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation during an internal town hall on Wednesday, according to sources cited by ABC News familiar with the meeting. FBI Director Christopher Wray informed bureau employees on December 11, 2024, that he plans to resign in January, US media reported. He praised the men and women of the FBI, saying, “That’s the real strength …

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2 weeks ago

From Harmeet Dhillon to Vivek Ramaswamy, the Indian-Americans in Trump 2.0

Firstpost

US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Indian-American lawyer Harmeet K Dhillon as assistant attorney general for civil rights at the US Department of Justice. She has joined a growing list of Indian-Americans on the Trump 2.0 Cabinet, which includes Vivek Ramaswamy, Jay Bhattacharya, and Kash Patel, among others Harmeet Dhillon speaks during a right-wing gathering known as America Fest, an event …

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54 years, 11 months ago

We’ve Seen Kash Patel’s Enemies List. It’s Terrifying.

Slate

Sign up for The Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, is unusual in several key ways. Also, if appointed, Patel will arrive at the Department of Justice with a list of enemies that includes the names of people who work …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Hyperbole': GOP senator dismisses Kash Patel's FBI headquarters pledge

Raw Story

Sen. John Cornyn insisted that Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, would be confirmed — despite his pledge to turn the agency's headquarters into a museum. "But eventually, I assume that Mr. Patel will be confirmed as the next FBI director." "I'd shut down the FBI Hoover Building on day one and reopen it the next day …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kash Patel, Trump's FBI pick, is QAnon's 'name to remember'

Raw Story

Kash Patel, Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, has repeatedly engaged with QAnon -- the sprawling conspiracy theory that the top US law enforcement body currently says is linked to violent domestic extremism. "Kash Patel has openly praised Q," one influential QAnon account said on X after his nomination. Mike Rothschild, author of "The Storm is Upon Us," a book …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Kash Patel ally pushes him to end FBI intel branch key to domestic terror investigations

Raw Story

A former special agent who claims he received financial backing from a foundation associated with Kash Patel, the man nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the FBI’s next director, has called for the agency to shut down its Intelligence Branch, which plays a strategic role in domestic violent extremism investigations. He also called on Patel to “get rid …

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Kash Patel’s litany of bizarre conspiracy theories haunt his quest to become Donald Trump’s FBI director

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. During a number of appearances on the War Room podcast of former Trump White …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump 'henchman' Kash Patel's lawsuit threat ominous sign of 'what's to come': ex-official

Raw Story

A former national security official in Donald Trump's first administration stood by her criticism of FBI director nominee Kash Patel and said his threatened lawsuit was an ominous sign of "what's to come." "I think it's a very clear sign of what's to come should he become the director of the FBI and how he's going to conduct himself," Troye …

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FBI says Kash Patel was targeted in Iran-backed cyberattack before Trump picked him to be next boss: Report

Firstpost

As per the report, the hackers were believed to have targeted some of Patel’s communications. However, it has not been revealed whether they have actually accessed the communications and, if so, how much data was viewed or stolen The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently told Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the bureau’s next director, that he was …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Kash Patel Threatens Legal Action Against Former Colleague

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING A former homeland security and counterterrorism adviser to Mike Pence said Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, has threatened legal action against her. Patel demanded on Wednesday that his former colleague in the White House, Olivia Troye, “publicly retract defamatory statements” by way of a public statement after she called him a “delusional …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump’s controversial FBI pick Kash Patel targeted in Iranian cyberattack

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s controversial FBI director pick Kash Patel has been …

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Who Is On Kash Patel's 'Random Enemies List'?

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, ultra loyalist Kash Patel, has signaled he wants to help Trump get revenge on his political opponents, and has even produced a list of targets for the president-elect to get his own back. In his 2023 book “Government Gangsters,” Patel sets out a vision for cracking down on the “deep …

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Republicans now sweating that they too might be on Kash Patel's retribution list: report

Raw Story

Donald Trump's selection of former GOP staffer and hardcore MAGA loyalist Kash Patel to take over as FBI director caused outrage and alarm among Trump's political opponents, given that Patel has vowed to use the power of the state to "come after" the media and Trump dissidents. Patel, he continued, used this book to define the "Deep State" as a …

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'Many lie': Renowned menswear writer busts Kash Patel's 'America First' clothing claim

Raw Story

Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director was busted by a menswear expert for selling "America First" clothing that appears to be manufactured overseas. MAGA loyalist Kash Patel, who served several roles in the first Trump administration and has been tapped to lead the FBI, has been cashing in on his proximity to the former president by publishing conspiratorial children's books, …

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Fact Check: Did Kash Patel's father react to Hunter Biden's pardon? ‘So worried about MY SON…’

Hindustan Times

Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI and Joe Biden's pardon to son Hunter Biden have become the two hot topics taking a centre stage in the US Politics following President-elect Donald Trump's massive victory. The parody tweet in question asserted that fear of Kash Patel taking over as FBI director was the driving force behind Biden's pardon of Hunter. …

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Column: Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI pick, would turn the agency into the Federal Bureau of Retribution

Reporter spills about Trump team's 'clever strategy' to get controversial pick confirmed

You Should Worry About Kash Patel Running the FBI

What Christopher Wray’s Resignation Costs Us

FBI Director Christopher Wray announces plan to resign to pave way for Kash Patel, Trump says, ‘Great day for America’

Wray is out. Patel may be in. What's it mean for the FBI? : Consider This from NPR

Making FBI great again, with Kash Patel: Trump as Christopher Wray says he'll resign

FBI director Chris Wray to step down before Trump administration takes power

FBI director Christopher Wray will resign ahead of Trump’s plan to replace him with Kash Patel

FBI Director Christopher Wray finally resigning following pressure from Donald Trump: ‘A great day for America’

From Harmeet Dhillon to Vivek Ramaswamy, the Indian-Americans in Trump 2.0

We’ve Seen Kash Patel’s Enemies List. It’s Terrifying.

'Hyperbole': GOP senator dismisses Kash Patel's FBI headquarters pledge

Kash Patel, Trump's FBI pick, is QAnon's 'name to remember'

Kash Patel ally pushes him to end FBI intel branch key to domestic terror investigations

Kash Patel’s litany of bizarre conspiracy theories haunt his quest to become Donald Trump’s FBI director

Trump 'henchman' Kash Patel's lawsuit threat ominous sign of 'what's to come': ex-official

FBI says Kash Patel was targeted in Iran-backed cyberattack before Trump picked him to be next boss: Report

Kash Patel Threatens Legal Action Against Former Colleague

Trump’s controversial FBI pick Kash Patel targeted in Iranian cyberattack

Who Is On Kash Patel's 'Random Enemies List'?

Republicans now sweating that they too might be on Kash Patel's retribution list: report

'Many lie': Renowned menswear writer busts Kash Patel's 'America First' clothing claim

Fact Check: Did Kash Patel's father react to Hunter Biden's pardon? ‘So worried about MY SON…’