Vance Optimistic That Russia–Ukraine Peace Is Coming

OXON HILL, Md.—Vice President JD Vance said he expects that President Donald Trump could soon help Russia and Ukraine cement a lasting peace. He made the comments during a conversation with political commentator Mercedes Schlapp at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland on Feb. 20. “I really believe we’re on the cusp of

Senate Advances Kash Patel’s Nomination for FBI Director to Final Vote

Patel’s nomination heads for a full Senate confirmation vote in the early afternoon. WASHINGTON—The Senate voted 51–47 to advance the nomination of Kash Patel for head of the FBI on Thursday. The final vote is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. ET. Patel gained fame for exposing alleged FBI and Justice Department malfeasance during the Crossfire Hurricane probe

Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director

The Senate voted to confirm Patel, a veteran of Trump’s first administration who drafted the ‘Nunes memo’ on the Crossfire Hurricane probe. WASHINGTON—The Senate on Feb. 20 confirmed Kash Patel as director of the FBI. Senators voted 51–49 to confirm Patel, who gained prominence for exposing alleged FBI and Justice Department malfeasance during the Crossfire