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Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate 

Senate Republicans say President-elect Trump's pick for Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, faces an extremely tough road to Senate confirmation, with his bleak outlook communicated directly to Trump's transition team. He said he is currently considering other options. Senate officials say there is likely a “firm no” bloc in the Senate Republican conference, including Sens. Susan […]

12:30 Report — Trump’s nomination headaches

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Kash Patel’s Nomination for FBI Director Meets with Open Minds, Support in Senate GOP

Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, has been privately announced as some Republican senators have already endorsed him, and others have shown openness. Once we have solid footing, we can begin the approval process. Allbritton Journalism Institute (NOTUS) reported On Monday night, all Republican senators appeared to be at least approaching Patel's […]

Sullivan on Patel nomination: ‘I can’t worry about after January 20th’

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday when asked about nominating Kash Patel to head the FBI that he can't worry about what will happen after President-elect Trump takes office in January. spoke. The ABC's Jonathan Karl pointed out that Patel had spoken of retaliation and questioned whether her comments meant she was […]

Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel met with intense reactions from right, left

President-elect Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI prompted strong reactions from supporters and critics Saturday night. Patel's nomination signals the sweeping changes the agency is likely to undergo during the second Trump administration. Patel, an ardent supporter of Trump, is a vocal critic of government corruption and the so-called “deep state,” and […]