Kash Patel, FBI and Donald Trump

Inside Kash Patel’s Whirlwind Start at the FBI
The new FBI director ordered officials to undertake a $100 million restructuring with no clear way to pay for it—and took on a second job.
Who are Dan Bongino and Kash Patel – Donald Trump's new FBI directors
Donald Trump's new FBI director, Kash Patel, has already made his mark as he congratulates podcaster and commentator Dan Bongino as deputy director. On 24 February 2025, Patel turned to his official X account to formally congratulate Bongino,
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Republicans' long game to confirm Trump FBI Director Kash Patel
Trump FBI Director Kash Patel's confirmation was the result of a significant and long-term effort to get senators' support.
Trump expected to name Kash Patel as acting ATF director: Sources
Donald Trump is expected to name FBI Director Kash Patel as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, sources told ABC News.
Will FBI Director Kash Patel Be a Principled Reformer or a Trump Hatchet Man?
The newly confirmed head of the country's leading law enforcement agency has a history of advocating politically motivated investigations even while condemning them.
Senate advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI director
The Senate voted Tuesday along party lines to advance the nomination of Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, setting up a final vote on the Trump ally.
Kash Patel confirmed by Senate to be Trump's FBI director
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be FBI director. The final vote was 51-49. Two Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against Patel. Democrats were unanimous in their opposition.
Kash Patel, Trump’s Pick for FBI Director, Is Confirmed by Senate
T he Senate confirmed Kashyap “Kash” Patel as the new FBI director on Thursday in a Senate vote that largely fell along party lines. 51 Senators voted in favor of Patel's confirmation, against 49 no votes, cementing him as the director of the nation’s leading federal law enforcement agency.
FBI Director Kash Patel seeks relationship with UFC: report
New FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly wants the agency to build a relationship with the UFC in an effort to enhance the stamina of agents.
Kash Patel Wants FBI to Partner With the UFC
Newly installed FBI Director Kash Patel declared this week that he wants the bureau to partner with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), part of a massive overhaul of the agency championed by President Donald Trump.
Kash Patel wants FBI agents to be trained by UFC
Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s new FBI chief wants agents to be trained in mixed martial arts by the UFC. During a conference with heads of the agency’s 55 field offices, Mr Patel reportedly expressed his desire for the FBI to develop a formal relationship with the UFC which was founded and is headed by Mr Trump’s personal friend Dana White.
Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
The Senate has narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as as President Donald Trump's FBI director. The 51-49 vote Thursday puts ...
Kash Patel confirmed to lead the FBI, an agency he has vowed to purge of Trump's "deep state" foes
Patel, a Trump loyalist, was confirmed despite fears he intends to purge the bureau he has been chosen to lead ...
Senate confirms Kash Patel as Trump’s FBI director
The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, installing a staunch loyalist of President Donald Trump ...
Elon Musk Vs. Federal Agencies: Trump Calls Email Plan ‘Genius’ Even As Leaders—Including Patel, Hegseth—Push Back
Trump claimed Monday that any agencies saying not to respond to the email were doing it "in a friendly manner." ...
Mary Trump Issues Warning as Donald Trump Admin Enters 'New Territory'
Mary Trump, the estranged niece of President Donald Trump, issued a warning on Friday as Trump's administration enters "new ...
When new FBI chief Kash Patel chanted Jai Shree Krishna, supported Ram temple in Ayodhya
Kash Patel has been appointed as the first Indian-origin FBI Director. A Trump loyalist, he has openly expressed pride in his ...