Kash Patel, Donald Trump and FBI

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.
FBI Director Kash Patel wants the UFC to train agents
During a call, Patel said that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is a huge UFC fan and that he inspired Patel to try the training.
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.
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.
FBI director Kash Patel proposes UFC partnership to boost agents' fitness amid Trump ties
FBI Director Kash Patel has expressed interest in developing a partnership between his agency and the UFC, according to a new report from ABC News
MAGA Wants to Know: Hey Trump and Kash, Where the F*ck Are All the Epstein Docs?
MAGA-world melted down on Thursday, after the long-awaited disclosure of internal government documents related to dead ...
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 ...
Kash Patel’s rise seen as reflecting a shift for Indian-Americans in politics
It was a proud moment for the Indian American community, particularly those who support the Republican Party and President ...
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." ...
Kash Patel Tells FBI Staff To Ignore Elon Musk's Demand: Report
The new FBI director instructed personnel not to respond to Musk's demand to justify their job or face dismissal.