Confirmation of Trump's Nominee for US Attorney for the District of Columbia

National Review staff writer Caroline Downey and Oakland corps advisor Lucy Caldwell discuss media sympathizing with bureau officials after President Trump fires FBI agents who investigated the January 6 attack. 23 state attorneys general sent a letter to Senate leaders urging confirmation of Trump's nominee for US Attorney for the District of Columbia. Confirmation has stalled due to concerns raised by top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Confirmation hearing for Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director after a fiery confirmation hearing. Democrats had tried to delay the vote, alleging Patel's involvement in mass firings at the FBI. Patel, a Trump nominee, vows not to engage in political retribution and promises to refocus the FBI on law enforcement if confirmed.