JUST IN: Kash Patel Confirmed As FBI Director As Two Republican Senators Break Ranks

Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director was contentious, passing with a slim 51-49 Senate vote. Republicans Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins opposed him, citing concerns about his political past and failures to counter the administration's influence on the FBI. Collins highlighted resignations of federal prosecutors over ethical conflicts, while Murkowski criticized Patel's lack of pushback regarding the administration's demands for information on January 6 investigations. The backdrop of political division and integrity issues within the DOJ influenced the senators' dissenting votes against Patel's nomination.

I will oppose Kash Patel's confirmation to serve as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI's mission is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution.

Murkowski said Patel's prior political activities prevented him from being qualified to lead the FBI, especially in the context of the January 6 investigations.

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