Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Quick Facts In full: Kashyap Pramod Vinod Patel (Show more) Top Questions Kash Patel is an American lawyer and government official who serves as director of the FBI (2025– ) in Pres. Donald Trump’s second administration. Patel held several posts during Trump’s first term and is known […]
FBI is committed to bringing American hostages home, Kash Patel says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI will work to “zero out” the population of Americans detained or held hostage in foreign countries, Director Kash Patel said Thursday at a State Department ceremony honoring the hostage community and their families. “My singular promise to you in this community is that I will do everything as the director […]
Who is Kash Patel? The FBI director who transitioned from public defender to Trump loyalist | World News
Indian-American former White House aide Kash Patel was confirmed by the US Senate to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Famous for his robust backing of President Donald Trump and his public criticism of the FBI, Patel’s confirmation was secured through a party-line, narrow vote of 51-49. The controversial nomination has sparked hot debate […]
We will hunt ends of earth and find you: FBI Director Kash Patel
Washington DC: Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel on Tuesday made a bold statement, reaffirming the US government’s commitment to tracking down terrorists worldwide. Patel’s declaration came after a successful operation at Dulles airfield, where FBI personnel, along with DOJ and CIA partners, apprehended a terrorist wanted for the Afghanistan Abbey Gate murders. “On […]
Is Kash Patel a modern-day J. Edgar Hoover?
FBI Director Kash Patel wants to go after President Trump’s enemies. That reminds some historians of J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI’s notorious first director. But some say Patel wants to weaponize the FBI so completely, even Hoover would disapprove. Guests Beverly Gage, professor of 20th-century U.S. history at Yale University. Author of the book G-Man: […]
Abbey Gate plotter extradited to the US
The terrorist accused of plotting the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. military members and 160 civilians amid the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan landed on American soil Wednesday. ISIS-K member Mohammad Sharifullah was extradited Tuesday night to “face American justice,” FBI Director Kash Patel said. “3 and 1/2 years later, justice for our 13,” […]
Here’s How Trump’s FBI Director Made His Money
Key Takeaways Recently confirmed FBI director Kash Patel has a net worth of nearly $6 million, according to an estimate by Business Insider. Patel earned $2.1 million from his consulting business, Trishul LLC, in 2024, according to his latest financial disclosure. Patel has built his wealth from his consulting business, book royalties, speaking engagements, and […]
Head of FBI New York office says he’s retired from the bureau after being ordered to do so
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the FBI’s New York field office, who was reported to have resisted Justice Department efforts to scrutinize agents who participated in politically sensitive investigations, has told coworkers that he has retired from the bureau after being directed to do so. James Dennehy said in a message to colleagues obtained […]
US FBI Director calls on Congress to investigate Ukraine aid transparency
Kash Patel, the newly appointed director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), called on US Congress to investigate how aid money sent to Ukraine has been used, The Epoch Times reported on March 2. “I’ve asked Congress to investigate where this money has gone. The American people are owed that answer because itâs our […]