Kash Patel to reinvestigate Biden White House cocaine case | Here's what FBI saidAfter almost two years, FBI Director Kash Patel will launch new investigations into the 2023 discovery of a bag of cocaine at the White House during former President Joe Biden's term.Dan Bongino, the bureau's deputy director made the announcement on X on May 26.A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings.However, when the Secret Service did not identify a suspect, they closed the case on July 13, 2023. Moreover, no fingerprints or usable DNA were found, as well as, surveillance footage failed to provide leads due to the area’s high traffic and a camera blind spot.But as announced by Bongino, the FBI will be reopening the case. The deputy director said that Kash and he evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that garnered a lot of public interest."The Director and I will have most of our incoming reform teams in place by next week. The hiring process can take a little bit of time, but we are approaching that finish line. This will help us both in doubling down on our reform agenda," he said.He said that him and Kash evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that, understandably, have garnered public interest.Not just the cocaine case, but the FBI will also probe into the leak of the Supreme Court Dobbs case and the DC pipe bombing investigation."We made the decision to either re-open or push additional resources and investigative attention, to these cases," he said."The Director and I have done only one media interview together. We decided early on to limit our media footprint overall in order to keep the attention on the work being done. There are both positives and negatives to this approach," Bongino wrote.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-emotional-overload-kremlin-responds-to-trump-s-crazy-remark-for-putin-1748258560188">Also read: ‘Emotional overload’: Kremlin responds to Trump’s ‘crazy’ remark for Putin</a>

A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings.

Kash Patel to reinvestigate Biden White House cocaine case | Here's what FBI said After almost two years, FBI Director Kash Patel will launch new investigations into the 2023 discovery of a bag of cocaine at the White House during former President Joe Biden's term. Dan Bongino, the bureau's deputy director made the announcement on X on May 26. A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings. However, when the Secret Service did not identify a suspect, they closed the case on July 13, 2023. Moreover, no fingerprints or usable DNA were found, as well as, surveillance footage failed to provide leads due to the area’s high traffic and a camera blind spot. But as announced by Bongino, the FBI will be reopening the case. The deputy director said that Kash and he evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that garnered a lot of public interest. "The Director and I will have most of our incoming reform teams in place by next week. The hiring process can take a little bit of time, but we are approaching that finish line. This will help us both in doubling down on our reform agenda," he said. He said that him and Kash evaluated a number of cases of potential public corruption that, understandably, have garnered public interest. Not just the cocaine case, but the FBI will also probe into the leak of the Supreme Court Dobbs case and the DC pipe bombing investigation. "We made the decision to either re-open or push additional resources and investigative attention, to these cases," he said. "The Director and I have done only one media interview together. We decided early on to limit our media footprint overall in order to keep the attention on the work being done. There are both positives and negatives to this approach," Bongino wrote. Also read: ‘Emotional overload’: Kremlin responds to Trump’s ‘crazy’ remark for Putin

A bag of a small amount of cocaine (0.2 grams) was found in a cubby near an entrance to the West Wing of the White House, an area which was generally used to give tours and where visitors kept their belongings.

Biden White House cocaine case to be reinvestigated by Kash Patel? Here's what FBI said

More than 200 suspected child sex offenders were arrested as part of a nationwide crackdown, the US <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/department-of-justice">Department of Justice</a> confirmed on May 7.
"If you harm our children you will be given no sanctuary," FBI Director <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kash-patel">Kash Patel</a> said at a May 7 press conference. "There is no place we will not come to hunt you down. There is no place we will not look for you. And there is no cage we will not put you in should you do harm to our children."
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The US Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track and arrest child sex predators. The operation was executed by all 55 FBI field offices, the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section in the Department&rsquo;s Criminal Division and United States Attorney&rsquo;s Offices around the country.&nbsp;
Over the course of five days, from April 28 through May 2, more than 200 child sexual abuse offenders were arrested nationwide as part of the effort. These include school leaders, registered sex offenders and members of law enforcement who are accused of various crimes including the production, distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM); online enticement and transportation of minors; and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/child-sex-trafficking">child sex trafficking</a>.&nbsp;
<h2>'The Department of Justice will never stop fighting to protect child victims'</h2>
&ldquo;The Department of Justice will never stop fighting to protect victims &ndash; especially child victims &ndash; and we will not rest until we hunt down, arrest, and prosecute every child predator who preys on the most vulnerable among us,&rdquo; said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. &ldquo;I am grateful to the FBI and their state and local partners for their incredible work in Operation Restore Justice and have directed my prosecutors not to negotiate.&rdquo;
&ldquo;There are few situations more urgent than when a child is physically at risk, and as &lsquo;Operation Restore Justice&rsquo; has shown, child predators come in many different forms,&rdquo; said James Crowley, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI&rsquo;s Boston Division. &ldquo;As horrific as these alleged crimes are, they are not rare. Make no mistake, FBI Boston's Child Exploitation - Human Trafficking Task Force is committed to finding these child sex abusers, locking them up, and ensuring those they have victimized are safe and well-supported," he added.

World: These cases were brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006

More than 200 suspected child sex offenders were arrested as part of a nationwide crackdown, the US Department of Justice confirmed on May 7. "If you harm our children you will be given no sanctuary," FBI Director Kash Patel said at a May 7 press conference. "There is no place we will not come to hunt you down. There is no place we will not look for you. And there is no cage we will not put you in should you do harm to our children." Also Read: US President Trump teases 'major trade deal' announcement with 'big, highly respected country': Reports The US Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track and arrest child sex predators. The operation was executed by all 55 FBI field offices, the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section in the Department’s Criminal Division and United States Attorney’s Offices around the country. Over the course of five days, from April 28 through May 2, more than 200 child sexual abuse offenders were arrested nationwide as part of the effort. These include school leaders, registered sex offenders and members of law enforcement who are accused of various crimes including the production, distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM); online enticement and transportation of minors; and child sex trafficking. 'The Department of Justice will never stop fighting to protect child victims' “The Department of Justice will never stop fighting to protect victims – especially child victims – and we will not rest until we hunt down, arrest, and prosecute every child predator who preys on the most vulnerable among us,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “I am grateful to the FBI and their state and local partners for their incredible work in Operation Restore Justice and have directed my prosecutors not to negotiate.” “There are few situations more urgent than when a child is physically at risk, and as ‘Operation Restore Justice’ has shown, child predators come in many different forms,” said James Crowley, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division. “As horrific as these alleged crimes are, they are not rare. Make no mistake, FBI Boston's Child Exploitation - Human Trafficking Task Force is committed to finding these child sex abusers, locking them up, and ensuring those they have victimized are safe and well-supported," he added.

Over 200 alleged child sex offenders arrested in FBI-led nationwide crackdown

A senior FBI spokesperson has strongly denied a sensational claim made on live television that FBI Director Kash Patel is spending more time in nightclubs than at the bureau&rsquo;s headquarters.
Ben Williamson, the FBI's associate director for public affairs, directly responded to former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi, who made the controversial statement on MSNBC&rsquo;s Morning Joe programme. Williamson called the comments &ldquo;bogus&rdquo; and completely fabricated.
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<h2>What was said on Morning Joe?</h2>
During a broadcast, Figliuzzi claimed that Kash Patel had become more of a regular in nightclubs than on the seventh floor of the FBI&rsquo;s Hoover Building.
He also alleged that Patel had reduced the number of official briefings from daily to just twice a week and that he now splits his time between Washington, DC and Las Vegas, where he supposedly works from home most of the time.
Host Jonathan Lemire later clarified the comments, telling viewers, &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s circle back to a segment from Friday&rsquo;s show. Frank Figliuzzi was on that morning during this hour, discussing the work of administration officials.&rdquo;
&ldquo;At the end of that segment, Figliuzzi said that FBI director Kash Patel has reportedly been more visible at nightclubs than at his office at FBI headquarters. This was a misstatement. We have not verified that claim,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>FBI official calls the story false and defamatory</h2>
Responding on social media, Ben Williamson rejected the nightclub and Las Vegas claims, saying they were made up.
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&ldquo;Mr. Figliuzzi already got exposed (and earned an on-air Morning Joe correction) over the nightclub thing he made up, but he made up the Vegas bit as well. Bogus,&rdquo; he wrote on X.
He added, &ldquo;Kash has been Director for 70+ days and has been home for a total of three days. I see him here at HQ every day.&rdquo;
The nightclub claim drew further attention as Patel is already facing an inquiry into his use of FBI aircraft for personal travel. CBS has reported that Senate Democrats have asked the US Government Accountability Office to investigate.

World: Ben Williamson, the FBI's associate director for public affairs, directly responded to a former FBI official's statement that FBI Director Kash Patel is spending more time in nightclubs than at the bureau’s headquarters.

A senior FBI spokesperson has strongly denied a sensational claim made on live television that FBI Director Kash Patel is spending more time in nightclubs than at the bureau’s headquarters. Ben Williamson, the FBI's associate director for public affairs, directly responded to former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi, who made the controversial statement on MSNBC’s Morning Joe programme. Williamson called the comments “bogus” and completely fabricated. Also read: ‘He didn’t fully trust FBI agents’: FBI Director Kash Patel wants private security and direct hotline to Trump What was said on Morning Joe? During a broadcast, Figliuzzi claimed that Kash Patel had become more of a regular in nightclubs than on the seventh floor of the FBI’s Hoover Building. He also alleged that Patel had reduced the number of official briefings from daily to just twice a week and that he now splits his time between Washington, DC and Las Vegas, where he supposedly works from home most of the time. Host Jonathan Lemire later clarified the comments, telling viewers, “Let’s circle back to a segment from Friday’s show. Frank Figliuzzi was on that morning during this hour, discussing the work of administration officials.” “At the end of that segment, Figliuzzi said that FBI director Kash Patel has reportedly been more visible at nightclubs than at his office at FBI headquarters. This was a misstatement. We have not verified that claim,” he added. FBI official calls the story false and defamatory Responding on social media, Ben Williamson rejected the nightclub and Las Vegas claims, saying they were made up. Also read: ‘No one is above the law’: US judge arrested by Kash Patel-led FBI for helping illegal alien escape under Trump’s immigration crackdown “Mr. Figliuzzi already got exposed (and earned an on-air Morning Joe correction) over the nightclub thing he made up, but he made up the Vegas bit as well. Bogus,” he wrote on X. He added, “Kash has been Director for 70+ days and has been home for a total of three days. I see him here at HQ every day.” The nightclub claim drew further attention as Patel is already facing an inquiry into his use of FBI aircraft for personal travel. CBS has reported that Senate Democrats have asked the US Government Accountability Office to investigate.

FBI Director Kash Patel not partying in nightclubs? Bureau rubbishes ‘bogus’ report, says ‘He’s at HQ every day’

A former FBI assistant director has alleged that the current director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, spends most of his time partying rather than working.

Kash Patel spotted at nightclubs, spends more time in Las Vegas than at work: Ex-FBI officer

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India continued its offensive against Pakistan and announced a slew of tough decisions that will severely impact the economy of the neighbouring country over its continued support to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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FBI director <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-violating-laws-secret-memo-reveals-ice-officials-can-break-into-homes-without-a-warrant-9008582">Kash Patel</a> is said to be seen more in nightclubs than in his office. Former FBI counter-intelligence official Frank Figliuzzi on MSNBC's Morning Joe program said Kash Patel is spotted more at nightclubs and less at the office, but people are not complaining because they probably think that things could be bad if he would run the office.
Yeah well, reportedly, he's been visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor of the Hoover building," Figliuzzi replied. "And there are reports that daily briefings to him have been changed from every day to maybe twice weekly," he said.&nbsp;
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"So this is both a blessing and a curse, because if you, if he's, really trying to run things without his experience, without any experience level, things could be bad. If he's not plugged in, things could be bad. But he's allowing agents to run things so we don't know where this is going," he added.
Figliuzzi also revealed that the FBI headquarters is chaos as nobody knows what's happening from day to day. "People don't know what's happening from day to day."
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He said that Kash Patel has been allegedly working from his home in Las Vegas. &nbsp;"There's also been reporting, I believe, from the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, that Patel spent a lot of his time at his home in Las Vegas &ndash;&ndash; he's been sort of working remotely for at least part of the week," Figliuzzi said.
This revelation on Patel comes after Senate Democrats demanded a formal probe into Patel&rsquo;s use of FBI resources, particularly the agency&rsquo;s private jets. CBS News reported that the U.S. Government Accountability Office may soon investigate the nature and costs of Patel&rsquo;s travel, and whether any personal trips were improperly charged to taxpayers.
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World | Former FBI counter-intelligence official Frank Figliuzzi on MSNBC's Morning Joe program said Kash Patel is spotted more at nightclubs and less at the office

FBI director Kash Patel is said to be seen more in nightclubs than in his office. Former FBI counter-intelligence official Frank Figliuzzi on MSNBC's Morning Joe program said Kash Patel is spotted more at nightclubs and less at the office, but people are not complaining because they probably think that things could be bad if he would run the office. Yeah well, reportedly, he's been visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor of the Hoover building," Figliuzzi replied. "And there are reports that daily briefings to him have been changed from every day to maybe twice weekly," he said. Read More | 'Yes...but cut that part': Elon Musk quips when asked if he regrets supporting Donald Trump "So this is both a blessing and a curse, because if you, if he's, really trying to run things without his experience, without any experience level, things could be bad. If he's not plugged in, things could be bad. But he's allowing agents to run things so we don't know where this is going," he added. Figliuzzi also revealed that the FBI headquarters is chaos as nobody knows what's happening from day to day. "People don't know what's happening from day to day." Read More | From Trump rival to Trump’s problem solver: How Marco Rubio landed four top roles; critics say he did it by ‘becoming a doormat’ He said that Kash Patel has been allegedly working from his home in Las Vegas. "There's also been reporting, I believe, from the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, that Patel spent a lot of his time at his home in Las Vegas –– he's been sort of working remotely for at least part of the week," Figliuzzi said. This revelation on Patel comes after Senate Democrats demanded a formal probe into Patel’s use of FBI resources, particularly the agency’s private jets. CBS News reported that the U.S. Government Accountability Office may soon investigate the nature and costs of Patel’s travel, and whether any personal trips were improperly charged to taxpayers. Read More | 'Retire, resign or be fired': FBI agents who investigated Trump under the sword amid reports of mass firings

'Both blessing & curse': FBI boss Kash Patel spends more time in nightclubs than office and people are relieved, here's why

The FBI on Friday (April 25) arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, accusing her of helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest by federal agents. The arrest has triggered fresh debate around the US administration&rsquo;s aggressive immigration enforcement efforts and growing tensions with the judiciary.
The news first surfaced through a post by Trump ally Kash Patel on social media platform X, stating, &ldquo;Just NOW, the FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on charges of obstruction &mdash; after evidence of Judge Dugan obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week.&rdquo; Though the post was briefly taken down, Patel later reposted it with identical wording.
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A spokesperson for the US Marshals Service confirmed the arrest, while the White House made its stance clear through a strongly worded statement.
<h2>White House: 'No more aiding illegal aliens'</h2>
 Kush DeSai, spokesperson for the Trump administration, said, &ldquo;The days of actively aiding and abetting illegal aliens invading our country are over.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;The Trump administration will never waver on putting Americans and America First with a no-nonsense approach to immigration enforcement. In this administration, anyone who commits crimes exposes themselves to criminal liability.&rdquo;
Attorney General Pam Bondi also weighed in, writing on X, &ldquo;No one is above the law.&rdquo;
<h2>What happened inside the courthouse</h2>
According to an affidavit, the incident in question occurred on 18 April when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrived at the Milwaukee County Courthouse with a warrant to arrest Eduardo Flores-Ruiz. He had been deported in 2013 but had returned illegally and was due in court for a hearing related to battery and domestic abuse.
Judge Dugan, who was handling an unrelated case at the time, was informed by a public defender about ICE&rsquo;s presence. She then left the courtroom and reportedly told the agents they required a different kind of warrant and should speak to Chief Judge Carl Ashley. She allegedly helped Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer exit through a private hallway door, allowing them to slip past law enforcement.
Flores-Ruiz was eventually caught after leading officers on a foot chase outside the courthouse.
<h2>Allegations and response</h2>
Patel stated that Dugan&rsquo;s actions put the public at risk, writing, &ldquo;We believe Judge Dugan intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, allowing the subject, an illegal alien, to evade arrest.&rdquo;
Earlier this week, when questioned by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dugan had denied the allegations, saying by email, &ldquo;Nearly every fact regarding the &lsquo;tips&rsquo; in your email is inaccurate.&rdquo;
During her court appearance on Friday, Dugan&rsquo;s lawyer, Craig Mastantuono, said: &ldquo;Judge Dugan wholeheartedly regrets and protests her arrest. It was not made in the interest of public safety.&rdquo;

World: Kush Desai, spokesperson for the Trump administration, said, “The days of actively aiding and abetting illegal aliens invading our country are over.”

The FBI on Friday (April 25) arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, accusing her of helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest by federal agents. The arrest has triggered fresh debate around the US administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement efforts and growing tensions with the judiciary. The news first surfaced through a post by Trump ally Kash Patel on social media platform X, stating, “Just NOW, the FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on charges of obstruction — after evidence of Judge Dugan obstructing an immigration arrest operation last week.” Though the post was briefly taken down, Patel later reposted it with identical wording. Also read: ‘He didn’t fully trust FBI agents’: FBI Director Kash Patel wants private security and direct hotline to Trump A spokesperson for the US Marshals Service confirmed the arrest, while the White House made its stance clear through a strongly worded statement. White House: 'No more aiding illegal aliens' Kush DeSai, spokesperson for the Trump administration, said, “The days of actively aiding and abetting illegal aliens invading our country are over.” He added, “The Trump administration will never waver on putting Americans and America First with a no-nonsense approach to immigration enforcement. In this administration, anyone who commits crimes exposes themselves to criminal liability.” Attorney General Pam Bondi also weighed in, writing on X, “No one is above the law.” What happened inside the courthouse According to an affidavit, the incident in question occurred on 18 April when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrived at the Milwaukee County Courthouse with a warrant to arrest Eduardo Flores-Ruiz. He had been deported in 2013 but had returned illegally and was due in court for a hearing related to battery and domestic abuse. Judge Dugan, who was handling an unrelated case at the time, was informed by a public defender about ICE’s presence. She then left the courtroom and reportedly told the agents they required a different kind of warrant and should speak to Chief Judge Carl Ashley. She allegedly helped Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer exit through a private hallway door, allowing them to slip past law enforcement. Flores-Ruiz was eventually caught after leading officers on a foot chase outside the courthouse. Allegations and response Patel stated that Dugan’s actions put the public at risk, writing, “We believe Judge Dugan intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, allowing the subject, an illegal alien, to evade arrest.” Earlier this week, when questioned by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dugan had denied the allegations, saying by email, “Nearly every fact regarding the ‘tips’ in your email is inaccurate.” During her court appearance on Friday, Dugan’s lawyer, Craig Mastantuono, said: “Judge Dugan wholeheartedly regrets and protests her arrest. It was not made in the interest of public safety.”

‘No one is above the law’: US judge arrested by Kash Patel-led FBI for helping illegal alien escape under Trump’s immigration crackdown

Kash Patel has been removed as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). According to reports, Patel hadn't been seen at an ATF facility for weeks. He has now been replaced by U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll. Watch in for more details!

FBI director Kash Patel removed as acting chief of firearms, alcohol body

FBI&rsquo;s new chief, Kash Patel, took to X on Sunday (Mar 9) to flaunt his new look as he joins agents in a field exercise. The bureau&rsquo;s new director is giving a competition to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who was dubbed &lsquo;ICE Barbie&rsquo; for her glamorous appearances in a bulletproof vest.
Patel, who is often seen in professional attire, wearing a suit and tie, was seen in a camouflage vest, a grey windbreaker, with matching sunglasses and a baseball hat.
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&ldquo;I am 1000% behind this FBI,&rdquo; he wrote in the caption as he shared his new look during what appears to be a drill. It is not clear where the pictures were clicked.
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I am 1000% behind this FBI&nbsp;<a href="https://t.co/SDxPvrotV7">pic.twitter.com/SDxPvrotV7</a>
&mdash; Kash Patel (@Kash_Patel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kash_Patel/status/1898814219744837805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
Patel is among US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s most controversial administration picks, having already sparked controversy within the bureau.&nbsp;
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As part of his premier initiatives, the new FBI chief has planned to partner with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), bringing in their trainers to improve the agents&rsquo; physical fitness and skills.
<h2>FBI chief vs ICE Barbie</h2>
Patel&rsquo;s latest outfit choice has evoked competition with another Trump cabinet pick, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Noem has earned the nickname &lsquo;ICE Barbie&rsquo; for her several appearances during field operations as she dons a bulletproof vest with make-up and perfectly styled hair.
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The 53-year-old former South Dakota governor was first seen in her glammed look during a photo-op in New York City, when the first major deportations raid took place under the Trump administration.
She has also been called &lsquo;Cosplay Kristi&rsquo; for wearing a giant cowboy hat during NBC&rsquo;s Meet the Press segment.
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Last week she accompanied the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for a series of raids undertaken to hunt down gang members and sex criminals in Virginia. She was seen in full tactical gear as she participated in the operation.
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We will not be deterred by leaks. If you come to this country and break our laws, we will hunt you down. Successful enforcement operation this morning&mdash;getting MS-13 members, 18th Street gang members and perpetrators of sexual crimes off our streets. <a href="https://t.co/67iqcFJw6x">pic.twitter.com/67iqcFJw6x</a>
&mdash; Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sec_Noem/status/1896899210282504249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2025</a></blockquote>

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The outfit choices of Trump&rsquo;s key cabinet members reflect the president&rsquo;s concerns on how his subordinates appear in public. Noem and Patel seem to be catching up to the president&rsquo;s appreciation for outfits with their choice of attire and presentation.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | Patel, who is often seen in professional attire, wearing a suit and tie, was seen in a camouflage vest, a grey windbreaker, with matching sunglasses and a baseball hat.

FBI’s new chief, Kash Patel, took to X on Sunday (Mar 9) to flaunt his new look as he joins agents in a field exercise. The bureau’s new director is giving a competition to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who was dubbed ‘ICE Barbie’ for her glamorous appearances in a bulletproof vest. Patel, who is often seen in professional attire, wearing a suit and tie, was seen in a camouflage vest, a grey windbreaker, with matching sunglasses and a baseball hat. Also read | ‘He didn’t fully trust FBI agents’: FBI Director Kash Patel wants private security and direct hotline to Trump “I am 1000% behind this FBI,” he wrote in the caption as he shared his new look during what appears to be a drill. It is not clear where the pictures were clicked. I am 1000% behind this FBI pic.twitter.com/SDxPvrotV7 — Kash Patel (@Kash_Patel) March 9, 2025 Patel is among US President Donald Trump’s most controversial administration picks, having already sparked controversy within the bureau. Also read | Trump applauds FBI chief Kash Patel in address to Congress as he slams 'lunatic' Left As part of his premier initiatives, the new FBI chief has planned to partner with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), bringing in their trainers to improve the agents’ physical fitness and skills. FBI chief vs ICE Barbie Patel’s latest outfit choice has evoked competition with another Trump cabinet pick, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Noem has earned the nickname ‘ICE Barbie’ for her several appearances during field operations as she dons a bulletproof vest with make-up and perfectly styled hair. Also read | Kristi Noem says kids of migrants 'have the option' to not cross US border 'illegally' The 53-year-old former South Dakota governor was first seen in her glammed look during a photo-op in New York City, when the first major deportations raid took place under the Trump administration. She has also been called ‘Cosplay Kristi’ for wearing a giant cowboy hat during NBC’s Meet the Press segment. Also read | ‘Sorry I’m not in a suit’: Ukraine’s Zelensky makes sarcastic joke about Trump’s attire criticism Last week she accompanied the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for a series of raids undertaken to hunt down gang members and sex criminals in Virginia. She was seen in full tactical gear as she participated in the operation. We will not be deterred by leaks. If you come to this country and break our laws, we will hunt you down. Successful enforcement operation this morning—getting MS-13 members, 18th Street gang members and perpetrators of sexual crimes off our streets. pic.twitter.com/67iqcFJw6x — Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) March 4, 2025 The outfit choices of Trump’s key cabinet members reflect the president’s concerns on how his subordinates appear in public. Noem and Patel seem to be catching up to the president’s appreciation for outfits with their choice of attire and presentation. (With inputs from agencies)

FBI chief Kash Patel gives competition to ‘ICE Barbie’ Kristi Noem as he flexes his new look | See photos

Donald Trump&rsquo;s newly appointed FBI Director, Kash Patel, has made a series of unusual requests that would have been unthinkable in previous administrations, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Patel, a close ally of Trump, was confirmed by the narrowest margin in the US Senate. Shortly after taking office, he reportedly asked for direct phone lines to Trump from both his office and home, bypassing the Department of Justice's usual chain of communication.
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"Senior FBI officials can&rsquo;t bring cellphones into their offices given the security risks. A secure landline already sits on the desks of many top FBI officials that can connect them to the White House switchboard, the CIA, and other national security agencies, but Patel asked how to connect directly with Trump&rsquo;s Oval Office," the report said.
His first move as director was to remove all existing executive staffers from the seventh floor, where his office is located. Patel also explored "an arrangement outside the traditional chain of command in which the FBI director reports to the deputy attorney general, and the president usually talks only to the attorney general," according to the Journal.
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<h2>Patel looked into hiring his own private security detail</h2>
Additionally, Patel has reportedly looked into hiring his own private security detail, despite already having FBI agents assigned for his protection. The report added, "Patel asked about having a separate detail, in an apparent suggestion that he didn&rsquo;t fully trust the FBI agents, according to people familiar with the request."
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Historically, J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI&rsquo;s first director, maintained a direct phone line to the president from his home, but directors since then have deliberately sought to keep a clear separation between the FBI and the White House, Yale history professor Beverly Gage told The Wall Street Journal.
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They aimed to present "the FBI as the nonpartisan, nonpolitical institution and the president as something else," Gage said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Patel, a close ally of Trump, was confirmed by the narrowest margin in the US Senate. Shortly after taking office, he reportedly asked for direct phone lines to Trump from both his office and home.

Donald Trump’s newly appointed FBI Director, Kash Patel, has made a series of unusual requests that would have been unthinkable in previous administrations, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Patel, a close ally of Trump, was confirmed by the narrowest margin in the US Senate. Shortly after taking office, he reportedly asked for direct phone lines to Trump from both his office and home, bypassing the Department of Justice's usual chain of communication. Also read: 'They aim at domination': Khamenei condemns ‘bullying’ after Trump’s military action threat against Iran "Senior FBI officials can’t bring cellphones into their offices given the security risks. A secure landline already sits on the desks of many top FBI officials that can connect them to the White House switchboard, the CIA, and other national security agencies, but Patel asked how to connect directly with Trump’s Oval Office," the report said. His first move as director was to remove all existing executive staffers from the seventh floor, where his office is located. Patel also explored "an arrangement outside the traditional chain of command in which the FBI director reports to the deputy attorney general, and the president usually talks only to the attorney general," according to the Journal. Also read: 'You will regret this to your grave': Indian-American Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director Patel looked into hiring his own private security detail Additionally, Patel has reportedly looked into hiring his own private security detail, despite already having FBI agents assigned for his protection. The report added, "Patel asked about having a separate detail, in an apparent suggestion that he didn’t fully trust the FBI agents, according to people familiar with the request." Also read: ‘Free speech’ but with limits: ‘Equality’, ‘pregnant people’ among words banned under Trump’s ‘woke’ crackdown Historically, J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI’s first director, maintained a direct phone line to the president from his home, but directors since then have deliberately sought to keep a clear separation between the FBI and the White House, Yale history professor Beverly Gage told The Wall Street Journal. Also read: ‘Highly unpredictable’: How Trump’s obsession made Greenland’s election the most important in its history They aimed to present "the FBI as the nonpartisan, nonpolitical institution and the president as something else," Gage said. (With inputs from agencies)

‘He didn’t fully trust FBI agents’: FBI Director Kash Patel wants private security and direct hotline to Trump

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night (Mar 4) delivered his first speech at the Congress after reassuming office. His speech was filled with 'thank yous' something the Trump administration is particular about. The president showed gratitude towards Indian-origin FBI Director Kash Patel and applauded him for his work. Bestowing faith on Patel, Trump wants to clean the justice system that was 'turned upside down by radical left lunatics.'
The 78-year-old touted his administration has been working to 'restore fair, equal, and impartial justice'.
"Good luck and thank you, Kash," said Trump as the FBI director received a standing ovation from Republican lawmakers in the house.
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The 47th President of America is very particular about expressing gratitude. In a recent meeting with Ukrainian President, both Trump and Vice President JD Vance were seen questioning Zelensky if he had thanked the president enough.
They didn't want no for an answer, but even Zelensky's 'yes' was not convincing them. So while making America great again, this administration will be thanking many.
"In recent years, our justice system has been turned upside down by radical left lunatics. Many jurisdictions virtually seized enforcing the law against dangers, repeat offenders while weaponising law enforcement against political opponents like me. My administration has acted swiftly and decisively to restore fair, equal, and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law," he said in his speech.
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He further added, "They've already started very strong; they are going to do a fantastic job, and you're going to be very proud of them."
Donald Trump's second term in the White House was seemingly different from the previous one. The very first day began with signing executive orders and making changes that he claims will 'Make America Great Again'.

World Trending news: The president showed gratitude towards FBI Director Kash Patel and applauded him for his work.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night (Mar 4) delivered his first speech at the Congress after reassuming office. His speech was filled with 'thank yous' something the Trump administration is particular about. The president showed gratitude towards Indian-origin FBI Director Kash Patel and applauded him for his work. Bestowing faith on Patel, Trump wants to clean the justice system that was 'turned upside down by radical left lunatics.' The 78-year-old touted his administration has been working to 'restore fair, equal, and impartial justice'. "Good luck and thank you, Kash," said Trump as the FBI director received a standing ovation from Republican lawmakers in the house. Also read: Donald Trump says we will get Greenland 'one way or the other' The 47th President of America is very particular about expressing gratitude. In a recent meeting with Ukrainian President, both Trump and Vice President JD Vance were seen questioning Zelensky if he had thanked the president enough. They didn't want no for an answer, but even Zelensky's 'yes' was not convincing them. So while making America great again, this administration will be thanking many. "In recent years, our justice system has been turned upside down by radical left lunatics. Many jurisdictions virtually seized enforcing the law against dangers, repeat offenders while weaponising law enforcement against political opponents like me. My administration has acted swiftly and decisively to restore fair, equal, and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law," he said in his speech. Also read: Donald Trump asks Congress to applaud DOGE chief Elon Musk as democrats hold signs 'Musk steals' He further added, "They've already started very strong; they are going to do a fantastic job, and you're going to be very proud of them." Donald Trump's second term in the White House was seemingly different from the previous one. The very first day began with signing executive orders and making changes that he claims will 'Make America Great Again'.

Trump applauds FBI chief Kash Patel in address to Congress as he slams 'lunatic' Left

Elon Musk's recent directive to federal employees has sparked significant controversy. He demanded that employees &ldquo;justify their work&rdquo; from the previous week within 48 hours or face automatic resignation. His move faced an unexpected backlash from within the Trump administration on Sunday in what is seen as an early sign of power struggles to come.&nbsp;
The pushback came from Kash Patel, who took over as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Saturday.
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<h2 dir="ltr">&lsquo;Pause any responses&rsquo;</h2>
Reportedly, Patel has asked all FBI employees to "pause any responses" to Musk's email ultimatum to federal workers that he sent as part of his supposedly unofficial role as the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
"FBI personnel may have received an email from OPM requesting information. The FBI, through the Office of the Director, is in charge of all of our review processes, and will conduct reviews in accordance with FBI procedures. When and if further information is required, we will coordinate the responses. For now, please pause any responses," Patel told his staff in an email, according to an NBC report.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Musk&rsquo;s ultimatum</h2>
Hours after US President Donald Trump pushed him to be "more aggressive" in slashing government spending, Elon Musk, the billionaire advisor to the president, said that all US federal employees must justify their work or lose their jobs.
"All federal employees will shortly receive an email requesting to understand what they got done last week. Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation," Musk wrote.
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According to an AFP report, federal workers were asked to submit "approx. 5 bullets of what you accomplished last week."
The email came from the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM), with the subject line "What did you do last week?". The deadline to reply was 11:59 pm Monday, though the message did not say failure to do so would lead to termination.
(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

World: Elon Musk's latest directive to federal employees demands weekly work justification within hours, or they risk automatic resignation, causing widespread debate.

Elon Musk's recent directive to federal employees has sparked significant controversy. He demanded that employees “justify their work” from the previous week within 48 hours or face automatic resignation. His move faced an unexpected backlash from within the Trump administration on Sunday in what is seen as an early sign of power struggles to come. The pushback came from Kash Patel, who took over as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Saturday. Also read | Donald Trump recruited by Moscow in the 1980s? Ex-KGB officer makes bold claim ‘Pause any responses’ Reportedly, Patel has asked all FBI employees to "pause any responses" to Musk's email ultimatum to federal workers that he sent as part of his supposedly unofficial role as the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). "FBI personnel may have received an email from OPM requesting information. The FBI, through the Office of the Director, is in charge of all of our review processes, and will conduct reviews in accordance with FBI procedures. When and if further information is required, we will coordinate the responses. For now, please pause any responses," Patel told his staff in an email, according to an NBC report. Also read | Pennsylvania hospital shooting: Cop killed, 5 others injured. What we know so far Musk’s ultimatum Hours after US President Donald Trump pushed him to be "more aggressive" in slashing government spending, Elon Musk, the billionaire advisor to the president, said that all US federal employees must justify their work or lose their jobs. "All federal employees will shortly receive an email requesting to understand what they got done last week. Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation," Musk wrote. Also read | 'Pray for me,' says Pope in message from hospital as he undergoes treatment for double pneumonia According to an AFP report, federal workers were asked to submit "approx. 5 bullets of what you accomplished last week." The email came from the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM), with the subject line "What did you do last week?". The deadline to reply was 11:59 pm Monday, though the message did not say failure to do so would lead to termination. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Pause any responses’: Kash Patel asks FBI employees to ignore Musk’s ‘Justify your job’ directive

Newly appointed director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel who officially took oath on Friday (Feb 21) on the Bhagavad Gita has sparked discussions.
His decision to take the oath on the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, has drawn parallels to his past criticism of Western media coverage of Ayodhya's Ram Temple.
Kash Patel has been confirmed as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after a narrow US Senate vote of 51-49.&nbsp;
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<h2 dir="ltr">Kash Patel takes stance on Ram Temple</h2>
Although Kash Patel has regularly affirmed his love for the United States and his commitment towards America, he also once took a strong stance against major Western media organisations regarding Ayodhya's Ram Temple.
Several media outlets framed the Ram Temple&rsquo;s consecration on January 22, 2024, as a symbol of rising Hindu nationalism. However, Kash Patel lashed out at this narrative, criticising the reports for fixating on the Babri Masjid demolition dispute while overlooking the site's deep-rooted Hindu heritage.
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He accused major Western media organisations of focusing only on the last 50 years of history while ignoring the preceding 500 years.
"To bring things really up to date, the opening of Ram's temple, when PM Modi went there, all Washington newspapers only covered the last 50 years of history. They forgot the 500 preceding years. Whether or not you are Hindu or Muslim, there was a Hindu temple there for one of the quintessential gods in the Hindu pantheon in 1500 that was toppled, and they have been trying to get it back for 500 years," The Times of India quoted Kash Patel as saying.
<h2 dir="ltr">&ldquo;Disinformation campaign&rdquo;</h2>
He described the US media's coverage as a &ldquo;disinformation campaign&rdquo;.
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"But the Washington establishment forgot that part of history to put on what I believe is a disinformation campaign that's harmful to India and the PM's (Narendra Modi) position. They're using that because I think they liken Trump and Modi as similar figures and the establishment class in Washington doesn't want that to be the case," Patel added.
<h2 dir="ltr">Patel&rsquo;s commitment to Hindu heritage</h2>
Patel played a key role in crafting Donald Trump's speech during his visit to Ahmedabad, India, ensuring it resonated with the local audience. Patel reportedly added references to iconic Indian figures Sachin Tendulkar and Swami Vivekananda, aiming to strike a chord with the audience.
Notably, Kash Patel has not shied away from showing his Hindu traditionalism. During his Senate confirmation hearing as well, he had touched his parents' feet, a gesture which is considered as a sign of respect in Indian culture. He even included the chant of 'Jai Shri Krishna' in his closing statement at the Senate, reaffirming his faith in his cultural and spiritual roots.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Kash Patel, the new FBI director, chose the Bhagavad Gita for his oath, sparking discussions about his past views on media portrayals of the Ayodhya Ram Temple.

Newly appointed director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel who officially took oath on Friday (Feb 21) on the Bhagavad Gita has sparked discussions. His decision to take the oath on the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, has drawn parallels to his past criticism of Western media coverage of Ayodhya's Ram Temple. Kash Patel has been confirmed as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after a narrow US Senate vote of 51-49. Also read | '$21 mn going to my friend PM Modi for voter turnout’ Trump’s third swipe on USAID Kash Patel takes stance on Ram Temple Although Kash Patel has regularly affirmed his love for the United States and his commitment towards America, he also once took a strong stance against major Western media organisations regarding Ayodhya's Ram Temple. Several media outlets framed the Ram Temple’s consecration on January 22, 2024, as a symbol of rising Hindu nationalism. However, Kash Patel lashed out at this narrative, criticising the reports for fixating on the Babri Masjid demolition dispute while overlooking the site's deep-rooted Hindu heritage. Also read | Zelensky backing down on minerals deal? Ukrainian Prez's video suggests Trump may have won this round of negotiations He accused major Western media organisations of focusing only on the last 50 years of history while ignoring the preceding 500 years. "To bring things really up to date, the opening of Ram's temple, when PM Modi went there, all Washington newspapers only covered the last 50 years of history. They forgot the 500 preceding years. Whether or not you are Hindu or Muslim, there was a Hindu temple there for one of the quintessential gods in the Hindu pantheon in 1500 that was toppled, and they have been trying to get it back for 500 years," The Times of India quoted Kash Patel as saying. “Disinformation campaign” He described the US media's coverage as a “disinformation campaign”. Also read | 'False and fabricated': Why was Indian-American Ruby Dhalla disqualified from Canada PM race? "But the Washington establishment forgot that part of history to put on what I believe is a disinformation campaign that's harmful to India and the PM's (Narendra Modi) position. They're using that because I think they liken Trump and Modi as similar figures and the establishment class in Washington doesn't want that to be the case," Patel added. Patel’s commitment to Hindu heritage Patel played a key role in crafting Donald Trump's speech during his visit to Ahmedabad, India, ensuring it resonated with the local audience. Patel reportedly added references to iconic Indian figures Sachin Tendulkar and Swami Vivekananda, aiming to strike a chord with the audience. Notably, Kash Patel has not shied away from showing his Hindu traditionalism. During his Senate confirmation hearing as well, he had touched his parents' feet, a gesture which is considered as a sign of respect in Indian culture. He even included the chant of 'Jai Shri Krishna' in his closing statement at the Senate, reaffirming his faith in his cultural and spiritual roots. (With inputs from agencies)

Embracing roots: FBI chief Kash Patel's notable displays of Hindu heritage

India-origin Kashyap 'Kash' Patel took oath as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita on Friday (Feb 21).&nbsp;
After being sworn in as the 9th FBI director, Patel addressed the people present in the ceremony and highlighted how his "American dream" was alive and thriving as a first-generation Indian set to lead department.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-kash-patels-bollywood-style-malhari-welcome-as-fbi-director-trumps-assistant-posts-viral-video-8743499">WATCH | Bollywood-style 'Malhari' welcome for FBI director Kash Patel; Trump's assistant posts viral video</a>
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Kash Patel takes oath on the Bhagavad Gita, as the 9th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). (Source: Reuters)#KashPatel #FBI #DonaldTrump #TreyGowdy #USPolitics pic.twitter.com/SkjbywY9Ny
&mdash; WION (@WIONews)
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"I am the living the American dream, and anyone who thinks the American dream is dead, look right here," Patel said in his speech taking pride in his Indian roots.&nbsp;
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"You're talking to a first-generation Indian who is about to lead the law enforcement agency of the greatest nation on earth. That can't happen anywhere else... I promise that there will be accountability within the FBI and outside of it," he added.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Washington | Director of the FBI, Kash Patel says, "I am the living the American dream, and anyone who thinks the American dream is dead, look right here. You're talking to a first-generation Indian who is about to lead the law enforcement agency of the greatest nation&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/5nLeclVeXn">pic.twitter.com/5nLeclVeXn</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1893067981565108306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>'Best ever at that position'</h2>
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump praised Patel and called him the "best ever at that position".&nbsp;
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"One of the reasons I love Kash (Patel) and wanted to put him in is because of the respect the agents had for him. He will go down as the best ever at that position. Turned out he was very easy to get approved. He is a tough and strong guy. He has his opinions... Trey Gowdy came out with an incredible statement and said that Kash is an incredible person and people don't realise it. When he said that, there was no doubt left. It was a big statement made by someone who is respected and is on the moderate side..," Trump said.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | On Kash Patel to be sworn in as the Director of FBI, US President Donald Trump says, "... One of the reasons I love Kash (Patel) and wanted to put him in is because of the respect the agents had for him. He will go down as the best ever at that position. Turned out he&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/DKMLoQbkEG">pic.twitter.com/DKMLoQbkEG</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1893064243664298124?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>'Time we restore integrity'</h2>
The White House took to the social media platform X to swelcome Patel.&nbsp;
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"@FBIDirectorKash has officially been sworn in as the Director of the FBI by @AGPamBondi. It&rsquo;s time we restore integrity and justice at the FBI. MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!" the post on White House's page read.&nbsp;
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🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBIDirectorKash</a> has officially been sworn in as the Director of the FBI by <a href="https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AGPamBondi</a>. It&rsquo;s time we restore integrity and justice at the FBI. MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN! <a href="https://t.co/XCyo6HzThf">pic.twitter.com/XCyo6HzThf</a>
&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1893087917360222275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | World | India News | India-origin Kashyap 'Kash' Patel took oath as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita on Friday (Feb 21).

India-origin Kashyap 'Kash' Patel took oath as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita on Friday (Feb 21). After being sworn in as the 9th FBI director, Patel addressed the people present in the ceremony and highlighted how his "American dream" was alive and thriving as a first-generation Indian set to lead department. Also read: WATCH | Bollywood-style 'Malhari' welcome for FBI director Kash Patel; Trump's assistant posts viral video Kash Patel takes oath on the Bhagavad Gita, as the 9th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). (Source: Reuters)#KashPatel #FBI #DonaldTrump #TreyGowdy #USPolitics pic.twitter.com/SkjbywY9Ny — WION (@WIONews) February 22, 2025 "I am the living the American dream, and anyone who thinks the American dream is dead, look right here," Patel said in his speech taking pride in his Indian roots. Also read: India connect of Team Trump: Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, several Indian-Americans hold key posts in Donald Trump's administration "You're talking to a first-generation Indian who is about to lead the law enforcement agency of the greatest nation on earth. That can't happen anywhere else... I promise that there will be accountability within the FBI and outside of it," he added. #WATCH | Washington | Director of the FBI, Kash Patel says, "I am the living the American dream, and anyone who thinks the American dream is dead, look right here. You're talking to a first-generation Indian who is about to lead the law enforcement agency of the greatest nation… pic.twitter.com/5nLeclVeXn — ANI (@ANI) February 21, 2025 'Best ever at that position' Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump praised Patel and called him the "best ever at that position". Also read: 'You will regret this to your grave': Indian-American Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director "One of the reasons I love Kash (Patel) and wanted to put him in is because of the respect the agents had for him. He will go down as the best ever at that position. Turned out he was very easy to get approved. He is a tough and strong guy. He has his opinions... Trey Gowdy came out with an incredible statement and said that Kash is an incredible person and people don't realise it. When he said that, there was no doubt left. It was a big statement made by someone who is respected and is on the moderate side..," Trump said. #WATCH | On Kash Patel to be sworn in as the Director of FBI, US President Donald Trump says, "... One of the reasons I love Kash (Patel) and wanted to put him in is because of the respect the agents had for him. He will go down as the best ever at that position. Turned out he… pic.twitter.com/DKMLoQbkEG — ANI (@ANI) February 21, 2025 'Time we restore integrity' The White House took to the social media platform X to swelcome Patel. Also read: 'Lied under oath': Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel accused of 'secretly' arranging firings before confirmation "@FBIDirectorKash has officially been sworn in as the Director of the FBI by @AGPamBondi. It’s time we restore integrity and justice at the FBI. MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!" the post on White House's page read. 🇺🇸 @FBIDirectorKash has officially been sworn in as the Director of the FBI by @AGPamBondi. It’s time we restore integrity and justice at the FBI. MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN! pic.twitter.com/XCyo6HzThf — The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 21, 2025 (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | New FBI Director Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita, says living his 'American dream'

Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, a loyalist of US President Donald Trump, was confirmed as the first Indian-origin person to become the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director. To give him a grand Bollywood style welcome, the assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino shared a video clip of a Ranveer Singh song from the movie 'Bajirao Mastani'. The clip shared on the social media platform X showed Ranveer's face replaced with Patel's in the song 'Malhari'.&nbsp;
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The song majorly translates to - "Let's play the song of happiness...We have crushed our enemies". The 47-second clip has received more than three million views on the internet.&nbsp;
Scavino shared the post with the caption, "Congratulations to the new Director of the FBI, @Kash_Patel."&nbsp;
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Congratulations to the new Director of the FBI, <a href="https://twitter.com/Kash_Patel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kash_Patel</a>! <a href="https://t.co/JsANV0s9cP">pic.twitter.com/JsANV0s9cP</a>
&mdash; Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scavino47/status/1892658921409515569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>'Mission First. America Always'</h2>
Shortly after being confirmed as the FBI director, Patel took to the social media platform X and expressed his gratitude to the US President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi.&nbsp;
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"I am honored to be confirmed as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Thank you to President Trump and Attorney General Bondi for your unwavering confidence and support," he wrote.&nbsp;
He vowed to rebuild the FBI into an agency that is "transparent, accountable, and committed to justice".
"The FBI has a storied legacy&mdash;from the &ldquo;G-Men&rdquo; to safeguarding our nation in the wake of 9/11. The American people deserve an FBI that is transparent, accountable, and committed to justice. The politicization of our justice system has eroded public trust&mdash;but that ends today. My mission as Director is clear: let good cops be cops&mdash;and rebuild trust in the FBI," he added in the post.&nbsp;
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"And to those who seek to harm Americans&mdash;consider this your warning. We will hunt you down in every corner of this planet," he further said.&nbsp;
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I am honored to be confirmed as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Thank you to President Trump and Attorney General Bondi for your unwavering confidence and support. The FBI has a storied legacy&mdash;from the &ldquo;G-Men&rdquo; to safeguarding our nation in the wake of&hellip;
&mdash; FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/1892670378436128994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
He ended his post with a catchy slogan that read - "Mission First. America Always. Let&rsquo;s get to work."&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | TRENDING | INDIA NEWS | Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, a loyalist of US President Donald Trump, was confirmed as the first Indian-origin person to become the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director.

Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, a loyalist of US President Donald Trump, was confirmed as the first Indian-origin person to become the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director. To give him a grand Bollywood style welcome, the assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino shared a video clip of a Ranveer Singh song from the movie 'Bajirao Mastani'. The clip shared on the social media platform X showed Ranveer's face replaced with Patel's in the song 'Malhari'. Also read: India connect of Team Trump: Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, several Indian-Americans hold key posts in Donald Trump's administration The song majorly translates to - "Let's play the song of happiness...We have crushed our enemies". The 47-second clip has received more than three million views on the internet. Scavino shared the post with the caption, "Congratulations to the new Director of the FBI, @Kash_Patel." Congratulations to the new Director of the FBI, @Kash_Patel! pic.twitter.com/JsANV0s9cP — Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) February 20, 2025 'Mission First. America Always' Shortly after being confirmed as the FBI director, Patel took to the social media platform X and expressed his gratitude to the US President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Also read: Kash Patel, the new FBI Director with roots in India. Everything to know "I am honored to be confirmed as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Thank you to President Trump and Attorney General Bondi for your unwavering confidence and support," he wrote. He vowed to rebuild the FBI into an agency that is "transparent, accountable, and committed to justice". "The FBI has a storied legacy—from the “G-Men” to safeguarding our nation in the wake of 9/11. The American people deserve an FBI that is transparent, accountable, and committed to justice. The politicization of our justice system has eroded public trust—but that ends today. My mission as Director is clear: let good cops be cops—and rebuild trust in the FBI," he added in the post. Also read: 'You will regret this to your grave': Indian-American Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director "And to those who seek to harm Americans—consider this your warning. We will hunt you down in every corner of this planet," he further said. I am honored to be confirmed as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Thank you to President Trump and Attorney General Bondi for your unwavering confidence and support. The FBI has a storied legacy—from the “G-Men” to safeguarding our nation in the wake of… — FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) February 20, 2025 He ended his post with a catchy slogan that read - "Mission First. America Always. Let’s get to work." Also read: Who is Trump's FBI chief nominee Kash Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins? (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Bollywood-style 'Malhari' welcome for FBI director Kash Patel; Trump's assistant posts viral video

US President Donald Trump officially commissioned Indian-origin Kash Patel as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday (Feb 20). Patel's appointment follows a narrow confirmation vote in the US Senate, where he secured 51 votes in favour and 49 against.&nbsp;
As the youngest and first Asian-American to hold the position, Patel's confirmation marks a significant milestone. Prior to his appointment, Patel served as a senior aide to congressman Devin Nunes and worked in various roles within the Trump administration, including as chief of staff to the acting US Secretary of Defense.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Who is Kash Patel?</h2>
Kash Patel was born to Gujarati parents in New York on February 25, 1980, in Garden City. He went on to graduate from the University of Richmond and later earned a Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law.
Kash Patel started his career as a public defender, handling a wide range of cases, including murder, narcotics trafficking, and complex financial crimes, in both state and federal courts through jury trials.
Born and raised in the US, Patel has often spoken about his Indian heritage and how it shaped his values and career.
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Kash Patel's professional career has centred around US national security, intelligence, and law enforcement, despite his strong ancestral ties to India.
The 45-year-old lawyer of Indian origin has held several high-profile positions, including deputy assistant to the President and senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council (NSC).
According to the US Defence Department, during this time, Patel was responsible for missions working towards &ldquo;eliminating ISIS and Al-Qa&rsquo;ida leadership such as al-Baghdadi and Qasem al-Rimi, and the safe repatriation of numerous American hostages".
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<h2 dir="ltr">President Trump signs commission</h2>
Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff said that US President Donald Trump has officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Sharing a post on X, Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff, wrote, "Moments ago in the Oval Office. Congratulations to the Ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel. President Trump has officially signed the commission. Follow Kash on his new X account: @FBIDirectorKash."
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: US President Donald Trump appointed Kash Patel of Indian origin as the ninth FBI director after a tight Senate confirmation.

US President Donald Trump officially commissioned Indian-origin Kash Patel as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday (Feb 20). Patel's appointment follows a narrow confirmation vote in the US Senate, where he secured 51 votes in favour and 49 against. As the youngest and first Asian-American to hold the position, Patel's confirmation marks a significant milestone. Prior to his appointment, Patel served as a senior aide to congressman Devin Nunes and worked in various roles within the Trump administration, including as chief of staff to the acting US Secretary of Defense. Also read | Elon Musk's child is in medical crisis? Ex-partner Grimes accused DOGE chief 'not responding' to calls Who is Kash Patel? Kash Patel was born to Gujarati parents in New York on February 25, 1980, in Garden City. He went on to graduate from the University of Richmond and later earned a Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law. Kash Patel started his career as a public defender, handling a wide range of cases, including murder, narcotics trafficking, and complex financial crimes, in both state and federal courts through jury trials. Born and raised in the US, Patel has often spoken about his Indian heritage and how it shaped his values and career. Also read | Morning news brief: Israel's Bat Yam hit by multiple bus explosions; KIIT suicide case updates and more Kash Patel's professional career has centred around US national security, intelligence, and law enforcement, despite his strong ancestral ties to India. The 45-year-old lawyer of Indian origin has held several high-profile positions, including deputy assistant to the President and senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council (NSC). According to the US Defence Department, during this time, Patel was responsible for missions working towards “eliminating ISIS and Al-Qa’ida leadership such as al-Baghdadi and Qasem al-Rimi, and the safe repatriation of numerous American hostages". Also read | Over 50,000 employees of US defense department could be laid off in Trump-Musk efforts to cut federal cost: Report President Trump signs commission Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff said that US President Donald Trump has officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Sharing a post on X, Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff, wrote, "Moments ago in the Oval Office. Congratulations to the Ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel. President Trump has officially signed the commission. Follow Kash on his new X account: @FBIDirectorKash." (With inputs from agencies)

Kash Patel, the new FBI Director with roots in India. Everything to know

US President Donald Trump has officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the Ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Watch this report for more details!

Kash Patel becomes ninth director of Federal Bureau of Investigation

On Thursday (Feb 20), the US Senate voted 51-49 to confirm Kash Patel as the next FBI director, despite strong objections from Democrats who have raised concerns about his qualifications, past statements, and loyalty to President Donald Trump.
Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska, voted &ldquo;no&rdquo; on the nomination of Kash Patel to serve as FBI Director. Meanwhile, in a surprise vote, Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, voted to confirm Patel.
Patel will take charge of an FBI that has been under intense scrutiny. The Justice Department recently fired several senior FBI officials and requested the names of thousands of agents involved in investigations related to the January 6 Capitol riot.
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Trump has suggested some of these agents could be dismissed, though Patel told senators he was not involved in any such discussions.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley defended Patel, saying, &ldquo;He wants to hold the FBI accountable to Congress, to the president and, most importantly, to the people they serve &mdash; the American taxpayer.&rdquo;
<h2>Democratic protests and concerns</h2>
Democrats have opposed Patel&rsquo;s nomination, arguing that he lacks the leadership experience necessary for the role. They have also pointed to his history of controversial comments, which they believe undermine his credibility.
Ahead of the vote, Senator Chris Murphy warned, &ldquo;My prediction is if you vote for Kash Patel, more than any other confirmation vote you make, you will come to regret this one to your grave.&rdquo;
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Before the vote, a group of Senate Democrats gathered outside FBI headquarters to voice their opposition. Senator Adam Schiff said, &ldquo;This is someone we cannot trust. This is someone who lacks the character to do this job, someone who lacks the integrity to do this job.&rdquo;
He added, &ldquo;The only qualification Kash Patel has to be FBI director is that when everyone else in the first Trump administration said, &lsquo;No, I won&rsquo;t do that, that crosses moral, ethical and legal lines,&rsquo; Kash Patel said, &lsquo;Sign me up.&rsquo;&rdquo;
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<h2>Controversial comments and past statements</h2>
Patel has made a series of controversial comments in recent years, particularly on conservative media platforms. He referred to law enforcement officials who investigated Trump as &ldquo;criminal gangsters,&rdquo; described some January 6 rioters as &ldquo;political prisoners,&rdquo; and vowed to go after anti-Trump &ldquo;conspirators&rdquo; in the government and media.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Ahead of the vote, Senator Chris Murphy warned, “My prediction is if you vote for Kash Patel, more than any other confirmation vote you make, you will come to regret this one to your grave.”

On Thursday (Feb 20), the US Senate voted 51-49 to confirm Kash Patel as the next FBI director, despite strong objections from Democrats who have raised concerns about his qualifications, past statements, and loyalty to President Donald Trump. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska, voted “no” on the nomination of Kash Patel to serve as FBI Director. Meanwhile, in a surprise vote, Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, voted to confirm Patel. Patel will take charge of an FBI that has been under intense scrutiny. The Justice Department recently fired several senior FBI officials and requested the names of thousands of agents involved in investigations related to the January 6 Capitol riot. Also read: 'Lied under oath': Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel accused of 'secretly' arranging firings before confirmation Trump has suggested some of these agents could be dismissed, though Patel told senators he was not involved in any such discussions. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley defended Patel, saying, “He wants to hold the FBI accountable to Congress, to the president and, most importantly, to the people they serve — the American taxpayer.” Democratic protests and concerns Democrats have opposed Patel’s nomination, arguing that he lacks the leadership experience necessary for the role. They have also pointed to his history of controversial comments, which they believe undermine his credibility. Ahead of the vote, Senator Chris Murphy warned, “My prediction is if you vote for Kash Patel, more than any other confirmation vote you make, you will come to regret this one to your grave.” Also read: Who is Trump's FBI chief nominee Kash Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins? Before the vote, a group of Senate Democrats gathered outside FBI headquarters to voice their opposition. Senator Adam Schiff said, “This is someone we cannot trust. This is someone who lacks the character to do this job, someone who lacks the integrity to do this job.” He added, “The only qualification Kash Patel has to be FBI director is that when everyone else in the first Trump administration said, ‘No, I won’t do that, that crosses moral, ethical and legal lines,’ Kash Patel said, ‘Sign me up.’” Also read: Watch - Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel greets parents with 'Jai Shree Krishna', touches their feet Controversial comments and past statements Patel has made a series of controversial comments in recent years, particularly on conservative media platforms. He referred to law enforcement officials who investigated Trump as “criminal gangsters,” described some January 6 rioters as “political prisoners,” and vowed to go after anti-Trump “conspirators” in the government and media. Also read: 'Trump loyalist or FBI reformer?' US President's FBI pick Kash Patel grilled in heated Senate hearing (With inputs from agencies)

'You will regret this to your grave': Indian-American Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director

The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee has accused Kash Patel, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">President Trump&rsquo;s</a> choice for FBI director, of arranging firings at the bureau before being confirmed.
In a letter to the Justice Department&rsquo;s inspector general cited by The New York Times, Senator Richard J. Durbin from Illinois said he had &ldquo;highly credible information from multiple sources&rdquo; that Patel secretly helped remove career officials from the FBI.
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<h2>'Misconduct is beyond the pale'</h2>
&ldquo;This alleged misconduct is beyond the pale and must be investigated immediately,&rdquo; Durbin wrote to Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz.
This claim comes as the committee is set to vote on Patel&rsquo;s nomination on Thursday. Durbin warned that if true, then Emil Bove, the acting second-in-command at the Justice Department, had fired civil servants &ldquo;only because a private citizen asked.&rdquo; He also suggested that Patel &ldquo;may have lied under oath&rdquo; during his confirmation hearing last month.
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Durbin&rsquo;s letter, which The New York Times cited, described a meeting between Bove, who has led efforts to fire Justice Department prosecutors and FBI officials. In this meeting, Bove reportedly told officials that he &ldquo;received multiple calls from Stephen Miller the night before. Miller was pressuring him because Patel wanted the FBI to remove targeted employees faster as DOJ had already done with prosecutors,&rdquo; according to the letter.
<h2>'KP wants movement at FBI'</h2>
Durbin cited information from &ldquo;multiple sources&rdquo; and included notes from the meeting. The notes read, &ldquo;KP wants movement at FBI, reciprocal actions for DOJ.&rdquo;
During his Senate testimony last month, Patel said he was &ldquo;not aware&rdquo; of any Trump administration plans to fire FBI officials linked to investigations into Trump. He also claimed, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know what&rsquo;s going on right now over there.&rdquo;
However, Durbin claimed that a new group of Trump appointees at the FBI had kept Patel informed. According to Durbin, every member of this group called the FBI director&rsquo;s advisory team and told at least one FBI official before Patel&rsquo;s confirmation hearing on January 30 that they had spoken directly with him.
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Just hours after Patel&rsquo;s testimony, reports emerged that about six senior FBI officials had been told they would be fired within days if they didn&rsquo;t resign or retire. The next day, an FBI-wide memo said Bove had ordered their removal and asked for the names of all agents involved in investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Bove had previously worked as one of Trump&rsquo;s criminal defence lawyers before being made acting deputy attorney general. This put him in charge of prosecutors he had recently fought against in court.
On 29 January, the FBI&rsquo;s acting leaders, Brian Driscoll and Robert C. Kissane, held a meeting where they warned that &ldquo;a lot of names were on the list&rdquo; and that top supervisors would have to retire or be fired.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: During his Senate testimony last month, Patel said he was “not aware” of any Trump administration plans to fire FBI officials linked to investigations into Trump. 

The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee has accused Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice for FBI director, of arranging firings at the bureau before being confirmed. In a letter to the Justice Department’s inspector general cited by The New York Times, Senator Richard J. Durbin from Illinois said he had “highly credible information from multiple sources” that Patel secretly helped remove career officials from the FBI. Also read: 'US will control Gaza, Palestinians will be living beautifully elsewhere,' says Trump as he meets Jordan king 'Misconduct is beyond the pale' “This alleged misconduct is beyond the pale and must be investigated immediately,” Durbin wrote to Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz. This claim comes as the committee is set to vote on Patel’s nomination on Thursday. Durbin warned that if true, then Emil Bove, the acting second-in-command at the Justice Department, had fired civil servants “only because a private citizen asked.” He also suggested that Patel “may have lied under oath” during his confirmation hearing last month. Also read: 'Return to intense fighting': Netanyahu warns of ending ceasefire if Hamas doesn't free hostages by Saturday Durbin’s letter, which The New York Times cited, described a meeting between Bove, who has led efforts to fire Justice Department prosecutors and FBI officials. In this meeting, Bove reportedly told officials that he “received multiple calls from Stephen Miller the night before. Miller was pressuring him because Patel wanted the FBI to remove targeted employees faster as DOJ had already done with prosecutors,” according to the letter. 'KP wants movement at FBI' Durbin cited information from “multiple sources” and included notes from the meeting. The notes read, “KP wants movement at FBI, reciprocal actions for DOJ.” During his Senate testimony last month, Patel said he was “not aware” of any Trump administration plans to fire FBI officials linked to investigations into Trump. He also claimed, “I don’t know what’s going on right now over there.” However, Durbin claimed that a new group of Trump appointees at the FBI had kept Patel informed. According to Durbin, every member of this group called the FBI director’s advisory team and told at least one FBI official before Patel’s confirmation hearing on January 30 that they had spoken directly with him. Also read: 'Trump loyalist or FBI reformer?' US President's FBI pick Kash Patel grilled in heated Senate hearing Just hours after Patel’s testimony, reports emerged that about six senior FBI officials had been told they would be fired within days if they didn’t resign or retire. The next day, an FBI-wide memo said Bove had ordered their removal and asked for the names of all agents involved in investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Bove had previously worked as one of Trump’s criminal defence lawyers before being made acting deputy attorney general. This put him in charge of prosecutors he had recently fought against in court. On 29 January, the FBI’s acting leaders, Brian Driscoll and Robert C. Kissane, held a meeting where they warned that “a lot of names were on the list” and that top supervisors would have to retire or be fired. (With inputs from agencies)

'Lied under oath': Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel accused of 'secretly' arranging firings before confirmation

Rumors are swirling about Kash Patel’s relationship with Nashville-based singer Alexis Wilkins. The speculation about their potential romance has caught the attention of fans and media alike, as both remain tight-lipped about the nature of their connection.

Is Kash Patel dating Nashville-based singer Alexis Wilkins? Rumors spark online

Kash Patel remains in the news due to his ideas about dramatically limiting the authority of the institutions he plans to lead. However, the internet is more interested in who has the authority over Patel's heart. Google searches have surged regarding whether Patel is single, especially during his confirmation hearing last week. Watch in for more details!

Google searches regarding Kash Patel's girlfriend surge

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's FBI director nominee, appeared before the Senate for his confirmation hearing last week, joined by close friends and family seated in the front row.&nbsp;
Among them was country music artist Alexis Wilkins, who, as reported by Daily Mail, is Patel&rsquo;s girlfriend, whose presence sparked widespread curiosity about their relationship. &nbsp;
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And so the marathon weekend begins ❤️🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/UZsAHUG9fp">pic.twitter.com/UZsAHUG9fp</a>
&mdash; Alexis Wilkins (@AlexisWilkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexisWilkins/status/1880727332375421396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2025</a></blockquote>

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<h2>Who is Alexis Wilkins?</h2>
Born on November 3, 1999, in Boston, Massachusetts, Wilkins spent her early years in England and Switzerland before settling in Arkansas. She later moved to Nashville to pursue a career in country music.
Her songwriting journey began young&mdash;she released her first song at just eight years old. In 2020, she debuted as a solo artist with Holdin&rsquo; On, and in 2023, her EP Grit reached #4 on the iTunes chart, with the track Country Back climbing to #2 on the iTunes country rankings.
Wilkins has opened for renowned artists like Sara Evans and Lee Greenwood, best known for 'God Bless the USA'. Her music, often infused with patriotic themes, has amassed over a million streams across platforms.
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Beyond music, Wilkins has carved a niche in conservative circles. She has spoken at the Reagan Ranch and Young America&rsquo;s Foundation events and is affiliated with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. She also serves as a spokesperson for PragerU and hosts the podcast 'Between the Headlines' on Rumble.
As per the sources who told DailyMail.com, Wilkins and Patel first met at a conservative ReAwaken America event in October 2022 and began dating in January 2023. Their relationship has since garnered public interest, particularly during Patel&rsquo;s recent confirmation hearing, when online searches about his personal life surged.&nbsp;
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Trending | World: Wilkins released her first song at eight. In 2020, she debuted as a solo artist with Holdin’ On, and in 2023, her EP Grit reached #4 on the iTunes chart, with the track Country Back climbing to #2 on the iTunes country rankings. 

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's FBI director nominee, appeared before the Senate for his confirmation hearing last week, joined by close friends and family seated in the front row. Among them was country music artist Alexis Wilkins, who, as reported by Daily Mail, is Patel’s girlfriend, whose presence sparked widespread curiosity about their relationship. And so the marathon weekend begins ❤️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UZsAHUG9fp — Alexis Wilkins (@AlexisWilkins) January 18, 2025 Also Read | Elon Musk ‘deletes’ IRS Direct File programme team: Is free tax filing at risk in US? Who is Alexis Wilkins? Born on November 3, 1999, in Boston, Massachusetts, Wilkins spent her early years in England and Switzerland before settling in Arkansas. She later moved to Nashville to pursue a career in country music. Her songwriting journey began young—she released her first song at just eight years old. In 2020, she debuted as a solo artist with Holdin’ On, and in 2023, her EP Grit reached #4 on the iTunes chart, with the track Country Back climbing to #2 on the iTunes country rankings. Wilkins has opened for renowned artists like Sara Evans and Lee Greenwood, best known for 'God Bless the USA'. Her music, often infused with patriotic themes, has amassed over a million streams across platforms. Also Read | Trump wants Ukraine to repay US aid with 'rare earths': What are they and why does he want them? Beyond music, Wilkins has carved a niche in conservative circles. She has spoken at the Reagan Ranch and Young America’s Foundation events and is affiliated with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. She also serves as a spokesperson for PragerU and hosts the podcast 'Between the Headlines' on Rumble. As per the sources who told DailyMail.com, Wilkins and Patel first met at a conservative ReAwaken America event in October 2022 and began dating in January 2023. Their relationship has since garnered public interest, particularly during Patel’s recent confirmation hearing, when online searches about his personal life surged.

Who is Trump's FBI chief nominee Kash Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins?

Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, the Indian-origin FBI Director nominee of US President Donald Trump, won hearts online for embracing his roots after he greeted his parents with "Jai Shri Krishna" at his confirmation hearing to head the department on Thursday (Jan 31). In another clip from the event, Patel was seen touching the feet of his parents, Pramod Patel and Anjana Patel.
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Kash Patel, at his confirmation hearing; starts by thanking his parents, who traveled from India to be there, and greets them with &ldquo;Jai Sri Krishna.&rdquo; <a href="https://t.co/cM9hgIE0Tc">pic.twitter.com/cM9hgIE0Tc</a>
&mdash; Sandeep Neel (@SanUvacha) <a href="https://twitter.com/SanUvacha/status/1885019973677920691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
In the viral video shared on the social media platform X, Patel said, "I'd like to welcome my father, Pramod, and my mother, Anjana, who is sitting here today. They travelled here from India. My sister, Nisha, is also here. She also travelled across the ocean just to be with me. It means the world that you guys are here. Jai Shri Krishna.&rdquo;
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Kash Patel touching his parents&rsquo; feet, that too at such an important gathering, is amazing. <a href="https://t.co/FzuhIG2CK9">pic.twitter.com/FzuhIG2CK9</a>
&mdash; Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) <a href="https://twitter.com/abhijitmajumder/status/1885187389867384960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h3>Connected to roots&nbsp;</h3>
Patel has been an advocate of India-US ties and has raised his voice against the mainstream US media when India's Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was presented in the context of Hindu nationalism. He criticised the media for ignoring the cultural and historical significance of the site.
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<h3>Subject to racism</h3>
Responding to Senator Lindsey Graham after being asked if he had ever faced racism, the 44-year-old said he had indeed been subject to it growing up.&nbsp;
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"Unfortunately, Senator, yes. I don't want to get into those details with my family here," he said.&nbsp;
"I was called a detestable -- and I'll apologise if I don't get it all right, but it's in the record -- a detestable sand nigger who had no right being in this country. You should go back to where you came from. You belong with your terrorist home friends. That's what was sent to me. That's just the piece of it, but that's nothing compared to what the men and women in law enforcement face every day," he added.&nbsp;
Patel was chosen for the role in November after the former head of the FBI, Christopher Wray, was ousted by Trump for disloyalty.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | World | At a notable event, Patel was seen honoring his parents, Pramod and Anjana Patel, by touching their feet, symbolizing respect and gratitude, capturing heartfelt moments.

Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, the Indian-origin FBI Director nominee of US President Donald Trump, won hearts online for embracing his roots after he greeted his parents with "Jai Shri Krishna" at his confirmation hearing to head the department on Thursday (Jan 31). In another clip from the event, Patel was seen touching the feet of his parents, Pramod Patel and Anjana Patel. Kash Patel, at his confirmation hearing; starts by thanking his parents, who traveled from India to be there, and greets them with “Jai Sri Krishna.” pic.twitter.com/cM9hgIE0Tc — Sandeep Neel (@SanUvacha) January 30, 2025 In the viral video shared on the social media platform X, Patel said, "I'd like to welcome my father, Pramod, and my mother, Anjana, who is sitting here today. They travelled here from India. My sister, Nisha, is also here. She also travelled across the ocean just to be with me. It means the world that you guys are here. Jai Shri Krishna.” Also read: 'Trump loyalist or FBI reformer?' US President's FBI pick Kash Patel grilled in heated Senate hearing Kash Patel touching his parents’ feet, that too at such an important gathering, is amazing. pic.twitter.com/FzuhIG2CK9 — Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) January 31, 2025 Connected to roots Patel has been an advocate of India-US ties and has raised his voice against the mainstream US media when India's Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was presented in the context of Hindu nationalism. He criticised the media for ignoring the cultural and historical significance of the site. Also read: Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel targetted by Iranian hacking attack Subject to racism Responding to Senator Lindsey Graham after being asked if he had ever faced racism, the 44-year-old said he had indeed been subject to it growing up. Also read: Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel hints at releasing releasing Epstein, Diddy lists "Unfortunately, Senator, yes. I don't want to get into those details with my family here," he said. "I was called a detestable -- and I'll apologise if I don't get it all right, but it's in the record -- a detestable sand nigger who had no right being in this country. You should go back to where you came from. You belong with your terrorist home friends. That's what was sent to me. That's just the piece of it, but that's nothing compared to what the men and women in law enforcement face every day," he added. Patel was chosen for the role in November after the former head of the FBI, Christopher Wray, was ousted by Trump for disloyalty. Also read: Critics raise concern over Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel, say 'job is difficult' (With inputs from agencies)

Watch - Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel greets parents with 'Jai Shree Krishna', touches their feet

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