Indian-origin Kash Patel confirmed as FBI Director by US Senate

The US Senate has confirmed Indian-origin Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director with a 51/47 vote despite Democratic opposition. Patel, a staunch Republican, reiterated his zero-tolerance stance against violence during Capitol Riots hearings and emphasized investigating and imprisoning those who commit such acts. He previously led counterterrorism efforts under President Trump, focusing on combating Al-Qa'ida and ISIS.