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February 25, 2026 2:00 PM

FBI chief Patel’s travel, decision-making hampered investigations, Senate Democrat says

A top Senate Democrat alleged on Tuesday that FBI Director Kash Patel's personal travel and decision-making have undermined high-profile investigations, citing a whistleblower report. Senator Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote in a letter to two government watchdogs that Patel has "seemingly engaged in what amounts to irresponsible joyriding on DOJ and FBI-operated aircraft at the expense of the American taxpayer and to the detriment of ongoi...

November 26, 2025 12:42 PM

Trump backs Kash Patel after report that he considered ousting the FBI director

President Donald Trump offered support to FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday, after news outlet MS NOW reported that Trump was considering ousting Patel from his current role. "He is doing a great job I think," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked about the report. The White House earlier denied that Trump was considering removing Patel. MS NOW, citing three unidentified people with knowledge of the situation, said in an online report that Trump and his top aides had grown inc...

July 3, 2025 10:36 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets heads of US FBI and National Intelligence

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar met with two top US intelligence officials - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard - on Wednesday. In a post on X, Jaishankar noted that he had a “good exchange on the global situation and bilateral cooperation” with Gabbard. He also shared details of his meeting with Patel, stating, “Great to meet FBI Director Kash Patel. Appreciate our strong cooperation in counteri...

June 2, 2025 9:11 AM

Man attacks Colorado crowd with firebombs, 6 people injured

Six people were injured on Sunday when a 45-year-old man yelled "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd in Boulder, Colorado where a demonstration to remember the Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza was taking place, authorities said. Six victims aged between 67 and 88 years old were transported to hospitals, the FBI special agent in charge of the Denver Field Office, Mark Michalek, said. At least one of them was in a critical condition, authorities said. "As a result of t...

February 22, 2025 11:37 AM

Kash Patel sworn in as FBI Director, takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

Indian-American Kash Patel was officially sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, taking the oath on the Bhagavad Gita. Patel’s girlfriend and family stood beside him during the ceremony, while other family members were seated in the front row. The oath was administered at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Patel succeeds Christopher Wray, following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate, as reported by Fox ...

February 21, 2025 10:36 AM

Kash Patel becomes first Indian American FBI director, vows to restore trust and pursue justice

Kash Patel officially took office as the ninth Director of the FBI on Thursday, making history as the first Indian American to lead the agency. In a bold statement marking the start of his tenure, Patel issued a warning to America's enemies: "We will hunt you down in every corner of this planet." Patel, who succeeds Christopher Wray, was confirmed by a narrow 51-49 vote in the Republican-led Senate, with Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins voting against the confirmation, alongside all Se...

Kash Patel, nominee to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, testifies in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, DC on January 30, 2025. Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images

February 21, 2025 9:20 AM

Trump loyalist Kash Patel confirmed as new FBI director

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate confirmed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, on Thursday, putting a Trump loyalist atop the nation's most prominent law enforcement agency at a time of growing upheaval. Patel was confirmed by a 51-49 vote. Two moderate Republicans, Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, joined all Democrats in opposing Patel, but it was not enough to overcome broad Republican support. Collins and Murkowski, in opposing...

January 31, 2025 1:19 PM

Trump FBI nominee Patel questioned on Capitol riot, retribution claims

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, vowed on Thursday to protect FBI employees against "political retribution" even as the Trump administration has begun to fire and sideline Justice Department officials who were involved in investigations into the president. Pressed by Democratic U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal to commit to not fire FBI agents who worked on investigations into Trump's mishandling of classified documents and attempts to overturn the 2020 election, Pat...

January 16, 2025 1:12 PM

Trump’s attorney general nominee defends Kash Patel at Senate hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, strongly defended Kash Patel on Wednesday as he faced criticism over his controversial statements, setting the stage for the scrutiny he is expected to face during his Senate confirmation hearing to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). "I have known Kash, and I believe that he is the right person at this time for this job," Bondi told the Senate Judiciary Committee as Democratic senators questioned Patel’s qual...