Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI is to encounter deeply skeptical questioning from Democratic senators about his loyalty to the president and stated desire to overhaul the bureau.

Trump’s freeze on federal funds, fake buyout offers, and effort to fire inspector generals are about daring Democrats to try to stop him.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel are each set to appear before lawmakers during a pivotal day of confirmation hearings Thursday.

Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared for skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday ...

Later, speaking from the Senate floor, Durbin expressed “grave concerns” about Patel’s fitness to lead the F.B.I., calling him a “staunch political loyalist who has repeatedly peddled false conspiracy ...

Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks will face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic Senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face his ...

Thursday marks another day of Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard.

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to run the FBI, answers questions Thursday in a public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Patel has a thin résumé, but he has indicated he’d use the power of the federal government to attack President Trump's ...

Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker has a list of possibilities that Trump's nominee to lead the bureau could implement on day 1 if confirmed as director.