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Democrats announce who will be probing Kash Patel for the Senate confirmation: report


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 at 12:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • A key committee that cabinet picks in law enforcement are interviewing with will be the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will handle the questioning of Donald Trump's appointees like Kash Patel and Pam Bondi.

The article from MSN discusses the Senate Democrats' decision to investigate Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official, as part of the confirmation process for his potential role in the Department of Defense. The investigation is led by Senators Jack Reed and Gary Peters, who are focusing on Patel's previous actions and statements, particularly his involvement in controversial intelligence matters and his role in the events leading up to and during the January 6 Capitol riot. Concerns have been raised about Patel's credibility and his handling of sensitive information, with critics citing his promotion of conspiracy theories and his efforts to undermine the integrity of intelligence assessments. The probe aims to assess his suitability for any future government position, reflecting broader tensions between political parties over national security and intelligence oversight.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/democrats-announce-who-will-be-probing-kash-patel-for-the-senate-confirmation-report/ar-AA1wRwPw ]

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