The Senate voted, 51-49, to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, a decision that places him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite concerns from Democrats over his qualifications and the prospect that he would do President Donald Trump’s bidding.
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Live updates: Senate narrowly confirms Kash Patel for FBI director
The Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director. Patel was President Donald Trump's personal pick. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced that he won’t seek reelection next year.
