Senate Democrats Block Kash Patel’s FBI Nomination—For Now
Senate Democrats on Thursday threw a wrench in the confirmation process for Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s choice to head the FBI. A scheduled Senate Judiciary Committee meeting to advance Patel’s nomination was delayed after Democrats on the panel objected.
Senate Democrats delay key vote on confirmation for Trump FBI pick Kash Patel
Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said that “the minority has exercised their right and my right under the committee rules to hold over the nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI.”
Senate Democrats delay committee vote on recommending Patel for final vote or FBI director
Senate Democrats on Thursday delayed a vote that would have moved the nomination for Kash Patel as FBI director to a final vote. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which was hold the vote, used a parliamentary procedure called a "hold over" that can delay a final floor vote.
Dems' 'delay tactic' to 'malign' Patel and stall FBI confirmation dismissed as 'baseless' by top Senate leader
Iowa, criticized Democrats on the panel for what he called a "delay tactic" to stall the confirmation of Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Kash Patel's confirmation hits major snag as Senate Democrats push back
Senate Democrats successfully delayed a scheduled committee vote to confirm Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick to head the FBI.
Democrats delay Kash Patel's Senate confirmation vote to be FBI director
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday delayed the vote on Kash Patel's nomination to be FBI Director for a week. Opposed to his nomination, Democrats want a second hearing to further question Patel.
Democrats force delay on Kash Patel’s nomination to lead FBI
Democrats voice serious concerns about Patel’s nomination, saying the Trump ally frequently pushes conspiracy theories and misinformation.
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