Before a vote on Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, there was an attempt to have the US Justice Department release part of the criminal investigation report on the president. However, the judge rejected the request, citing a prior ruling in Florida, and the second volume of the report on Trump’s handling of classified information remains sealed.
On Thursday, the Senate voted 51-47 to break a filibuster and move forward with the nomination of Patel to lead the FBI. Republicans supported him, praising his background as a prosecutor and national security aide under Trump. In his confirmation hearing, Patel promised to cut down crime rates in various categories and emphasized his commitment to the FBI’s core law enforcement duties.
Democrats, however, opposed him, accusing him of lying during the confirmation process, especially about his role in getting FBI officials fired after Trump took office and his involvement with the January 6th riot prisoners. Despite the opposition, Patel’s confirmation is expected to pass the Senate, and if approved, he would serve a 10-year term.
