Susan Collins to Vote Against Kash Patel, Warns Of Him Seeking Retribution At The FBI
"As I have stated previously, these initiatives raise the specter that adverse actions could be taken against FBI employees - including special agents in the field"
How each senator voted on the Kash Patel nomination
The US Senate on Thursday voted to approve Kash Patel as FBI director in a mostly party-line vote, clearing the way for one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial appointments.
Senate Confirms Kash Patel With 2 Republicans Opposing—What To Know About Trump’s New FBI Director
Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.
Senate confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director despite deep Democratic doubts
Democrats had complained about Patel's lack of management experience and highlighted incendiary past statements that they said called his judgment into question.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Senate on Thursday voted to Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency.
Susan Collins votes no as Kash Patel narrowly wins confirmation as FBI chief
Maine's Republican senator cited Patel's 'aggressive political activity' as one reason for her opposition and Democrats warned that Patel had vowed to seek revenge against anti-Trump conspirators.
Republicans Who Voted Against Confirming Kash Patel as FBI Director
Two Republican lawmakers broke ranks on Thursday when the Senate voted to confirm Kash Patel as the next director of the FBI after a contentious confirmation process. Patel, who testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in January,
FBI nominee Kash Patel confirmed in narrow Senate vote
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday in a mostly party-line vote of 51-49, with two Republican senators voting no.
Susan Collins to oppose Kash Patel as FBI chief
Sen. Susan Collins said Thursday she will vote against Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Collins, who has been seen a potential Republican swing vote on Trump nominees,
Sen. Collins calls out Trump administration for 'indiscriminate' firings
Sen. Collins is breaking ranks with many in her party by criticizing the cuts across several federal agencies.
Key congressional Republicans have powers they’re choosing not to use
Susan Collins believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her ...
Susan Collins' reelection bid already shaping up to be a pivotal -- and very expensive -- race
National political insiders and observers are already eyeing Sen. Susan Collins' bid for reelection in 2026 as a potentially ...
Sen. Collins calls on Trump to consult with Congress on federal budget cuts
President Donald Trump continues his rapid-fire efforts to cut billions of dollars of what he calls waste, fraud and abuse out of the federal budget. But so far, those efforts have had surprisingly ...
‘It’s pathetic’: Nicolle Wallace blasts Susan Collins for voting to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to DNI
Claire McCaskill, former Democratic Senator from Missouri and David Jolly, former Republican Congressman from Florida join ...
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Collins, Britt raise concerns about NIH move to slash billions in research costs
Two Republican senators, including a reliable ally of President Trump, have raised concerns about the National Institutes of ...