Republicans welcomed Kash Patel's confirmation, seeing him as someone who can fix the FBI's alleged targeting of ...

There’s no immediate word on whether tensions have been smoothed; Donald Trump loyalist Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director. Follow live updates.

The Senate confirmed Kash Patel to serve as director of the FBI, approving a key ally of President Trump to lead the bureau.

The move places him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications.

FBI directors are given 10-year terms as a way to insulate them from political influence and keep them from becoming beholden to a particular president or administration.

Patel is a controversial nominee, having long raged against the so-called Deep State and prioritized his loyalty to Trump.

Two high-profile Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, notably voted against his ...

This political hack does not deserve to be in this building,” Schiff said Thursday as he stood outside FBI headquarters.