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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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First Thing: Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel locks down Senate support as Wray prepares to quit

Kash Patel leaves a meeting with Republican senator from Texas John Cornyn in Washington DC
Kash Patel leaves a meeting on Monday with Republican senator from Texas John Cornyn in Washington DC Photograph: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA

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Donald Trump’s controversial pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, has broadly secured support from Republicans on the Senate judiciary committee, laying the foundation for his confirmation after its current director said he would quit once the president-elect takes office.

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