Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI Director in narrow 51-49 vote
Kash Patel was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday afternoon to serve as Director of the FBI. The Senate narrowly confirmed Patel along party-lines with a vote of 51-49; only two Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine
Mitch McConnell announces retirement from Senate, will not seek reelection in 2026
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday he will be retiring from the Senate, and will not seek reelection in 2026. McConnell, who turned 83 on Thursday, announced in a floor speech where he reflected