Kash Patel breaks with Trump on Jan. 6 clemency, defends record in Senate hearing
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, faces what could be a contentious confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, with questions expected over his experience level,
'You Knew What They Did': Richard Blumenthal Scolds Kash Patel Over January 6th Pardons In Hearing
During the confirmation hearing for Trump's Director of the FBI nominee, Kash Patel in the Senate this week, Senator Richard Blumenthal scolded Patel over his work with the "January 6th Choir."
4 of the biggest clashes between Patel, Senate Dems at his confirmation hearing
Patel squared off with Democrats for hours over his grand jury testimony in the special counsel probe, involvement with a J6 'inmate choir' and his previous remarks on QAnon.
Trump FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel to Face Fiery Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, will face probing questions from U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats on Thursday about his credentials and history of making false claims about the agency he's been tapped to lead.
'What Are You Hiding?': Richard Blumenthal Berates Kash Patel During Confirmation Hearing
During the confirmation hearing for Trump's Director of the FBI nominee, Kash Patel in the Senate this week, senator Richard Blumenthal berated Patel for not answering his question.
'Can’t Accept...': Kash Patel Retaliates After Blumenthal's Fiery Grilling | Senate Hearing
On January 30, 2025, during the Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation hearing for FBI director nominee Kash Patel, Senator Richard Blumenthal engaged in a heated exchange with Patel. Blumenthal pressed Patel on his commitment to protecting FBI agents from political retribution,
Full: Kash Patel testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for FBI director
Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee to serve as the director of the FBI, testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Blumenthal to propose Constitutional amendment limiting presidential pardoning power
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said he will introduce a Constitutional amendment curbing the president’s ability to ...
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Citing Bridgeport killer Peeler and Jan. 6 rioters, Blumenthal proposes pardon and clemency reform
The U.S. senator from Connecticut said presidents' "pardon and clemency power has operated in the shadows," and the time for ...
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Army secretary nominee talks drones, recruiting, and lawful orders at confirmation hearing
One was Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., whose son attended Yale Law School with Driscoll, and who read an endorsement of ...
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Democrats urge Trump to halt freezes on VA hires and federal funds for veterans community services
Democrats harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to invoke a federal freeze on filling vacancies and adding jobs ...
Blumenthal: 'Someone dropped the ball' on Biden granting CT accused killer Adrian Peeler clemency
Adrian Peeler, whose drug sentence was commuted by President Biden before he left office, killed a Bridgeport woman and her 8-year-old son in 1999.
Trump rescinds federal grant pause; CT Democrats are ‘galvanized’
Wednesday’s reversal created both temporary relief and additional confusion. CT Democrats characterized it as a small, ...
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Blumenthal urges bill to enact ‘accountability’ on presidential pardons
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) detailed the need for new legislation he has introduced regarding presidential pardons, stressing that “guardrails” need to be placed on these going forward.
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Sen. Blumenthal is the reason we need to term-limit politicians
Conn., a proven liar about his service to our country. He tried to go after Pete Hegseth, a real soldier who fought for our country and who was awarded medals for his recognized service. Mr. Hegseth w ...