Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats succeeded Thursday in delaying a committee vote to advance the nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI, although it's unlikely to prevent his confirmation.
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February 06, 2025
Dems delay Patel vote, plus a busy HELP week ahead
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