FBI director nominee Kash Patel on Capitol Hill meeting with lawmakers

Patel met with Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, on Monday and he’s expected to meet with additional GOP lawmakers throughout the day to secure support for his nomination.

By Nicholas Ballasy

Published: December 9, 2024 1:51pm

FBI director nominee Kash Patel is on Capitol Hill Monday meeting with lawmakers secure support for his nomination.

President-elect Trump nominated Patel to lead the agency for a 10-year term.

Chris Wray, the current director, has not announced that he’s leaving the agency.

Patel met with Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, on Monday and he’s expected to meet with additional lawmakers throughout the day.