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In a closely contested decision, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with a 51-49 vote. Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine joined all Democrats in opposing the nomination. Patel, a known loyalist to President Donald Trump, has been a polarizing figure due to his previous roles and public statements.
Patel's nomination has been contentious, with critics expressing concerns over his perceived partisanship and lack of traditional law enforcement experience. Democratic. . .
