Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new director of the FBI, cementing one of Donald Trump’s most contested appointments in his second term. The Senate confirmed Patel by a narrow margin of 51-49, following weeks of heated debate over his nomination.
Republican Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski ( R-Alaska) broke ranks and voted against Patel, joining all 47 Democrats in opposition.
The confirmation marks a dramatic shift in leadership at the FBI, with Patel expected to push significant changes within the bureau.
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