Mitch McConnell is speaking on the Senate floor about his decision not to seek reelection in 2026: βMy current term in the Senate will be my last.β
Today is McConnellβs 83rd birthday.
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Mitch McConnell is speaking on the Senate floor about his decision not to seek reelection in 2026: βMy current term in the Senate will be my last.β
Today is McConnellβs 83rd birthday.
Senate Republicans teed up Patelβs confirmation this afternoon in a 51β47 vote.
Susan Collins voted no with all Democrats.
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Patel is the last of four controversial nominees to be confirmed, following Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
20.02.2025 16:07 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Patel is expected to clear this final procedural hurdle before a final confirmation vote this afternoon despite fierce opposition from Democrats.
They point to his involvement in creating Project 2025 and their belief heβll politicize the FBI to President Trumpβs benefit.
The Senate is now voting to limit debate on Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director.
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