A Senate Judiciary Committee vote on advancing Kash Patel's nomination to be FBI director was delayed Thursday after Democrats raised objections.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee made a surprise announcement Thursday that its vote to advance Kash Patel's FBI nomination has been held over.{ai:summary}<p>The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director due to objections from Democrats. Patel, nominated by former President Donald Trump, had his confirmation hearing on January 30, 2025. </p><p>Updates on the situation are forthcoming. #politics</p>

Committee vote on Kash Patel's nomination to be FBI director delayed after Democrats object

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