In dueling confirmation hearings, Trump’s DNI pick appeared on shaky ground after refusing to condemn Edward Snowden as a “traitor,” while FBI director nominee Kash Patel won plaudits from Republicans.
Follow The Post’s live updates from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing in his bid to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, amid fierce opposition from some family members
Trump's picks to lead the US intelligence community and top law enforcement agency were assailed over their lack of experience and past judgment calls Thursday.
Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are among Trump's more controversial nominees, and faced tough questions from senators Thursday.
Former Democrat and military veteran Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, was grilled about her past remarks supporting government whistleblower Edward Snowden as well as her relationships with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syria's former dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Fox News @ Night' panelists discuss the highlights from the Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel.
Trump vows Mexico, Canada tariffs to start Feb 1; Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard face Senate grilling: Live - Key Trump appointees RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel faced off with senators over past
The Senate has a busy day coming on Thursday, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sitting for a second hearing, this time in front of the Health Education, Labor and Pensions Committee at 10 a.m. ET; director of national intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard facing the Intelligence Committee at 10 a.
In a tense Senate hearing, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel faced tough bipartisan scrutiny over their past statements, foreign policy stances, and ties to controversial figures
Despite Patel’s leading role in perpetrating Trump’s failed coup, Gabbard appears to face a much tougher road to Senate confirmation after she refused to unequivocally renounce her previous defense of whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Three of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet nominees faced intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill today. RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel were all grilled by senators in a day filled with heated exchanges.