Why Indian-origin FBI director Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF chief

[ad_1] Indian-origin FBI director Kash Patel has been removed as the acting head of the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives (ATF), weeks after being given the post alongside his role as FBI director. The White House confirmed army secretary Daniel Driscoll as his replacement. His removal, though confirmed by the Justice Department, was […]

Why House Democrat want Kash Patel and FBI to investigate Elon Musk | World News

[ad_1] FBI Director Kash Patel, joined at right by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, answers questions as the Senate Intelligence Committee holds its worldwide threats hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington. AP/PTI Rep. Jamie Raskin is calling on FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate what he describes as Elon Musk’s “extensive” and “startling” ties […]

Kash Patel’s FBI delivers big early victories in crime crackdown

[ad_1] In his first month as FBI director, Kash Patel has aggressively targeted key law enforcement concerns of the Trump administration, including violent crime, gang violence, and drug trafficking. His swift actions have won praise from Republican lawmakers, who commend his transparency in sharing long-requested documents with the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. Patel’s tenure […]

The Fallout From The Leaked Signal Chat, Explained

[ad_1] Will the F.B.I. and the Justice Department investigate if the move by senior members of President Trump’s administration to share defense secrets over the Signal messaging app violated federal laws? Devlin Barrett, a New York Times reporter covering the agencies, explains how the decision will bring into sharp relief the intended approach of their […]

Indian-origin FBI chief Kash Patel shares article on how Hindu upbringing shaped his worldview | World News

[ad_1] Kashyap “Kash” Patel, the Indian-origin lawyer and recently appointed FBI Director under Donald Trump, has publicly embraced his cultural roots, sharing an article on social media that highlights how his Hindu upbringing has shaped his worldview, values, and leadership style. The post, which has since gone viral among Indian-American and pro-MAGA circles, provides a […]

ATF workforce faces major cut as FBI chief Kash Patel plans to move 1,000 agents

[ad_1] US FBI Director Kash Patel, who also serves as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, plans to move as many as 1,000 ATF agents to the FBI, reducing the ATF’s agent workforce by over one-third. This reduction will affect the ATF, an organisation that has faced opposition from gun […]

Kash Patel: Donald Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel targeted by Iranian hackers | World News

[ad_1] Indian-American lawyer Kash Patel, selected by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead the federal bureau of investigation (FBI), was recently informed by the bureau that he was the target of an Iranian hacking operation, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Hackers likely gained access to some of Patel’s communications.Alex Pfeiffer, Trump’s transition spokesman, […]