kash patel confirmation vote
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Kash Patel’s FBI Nomination Vote: The Senate is set to hold a final confirmation vote today on Kash Patel, former President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director. If confirmed, Patel will assume a 10-year term, succeeding Christopher Wray, who was appointed by Trump in 2017 and recently resigned. While Republicans backed Patel in a 48-45 party-line vote to advance his nomination on Tuesday, Democrats have voiced strong opposition, citing concerns over his comments regarding Jan. 6 defendants and fears that he may initiate politically motivated firings within the bureau.
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Education Secretary Nomination Moves Forward: The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee has approved Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, moving her nomination to the full Senate. The vote followed largely along party lines.
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Conservative Politics Action Conference (CPAC) Begins: Vice President JD Vance opened the first day of the Conservative Politics Action Conference in Maryland. Organizers also announced that tech mogul Elon Musk will make an appearance during the event, adding to the high-profile lineup.
