Senator Mike Rounds expressed his support for FBI Director Christopher Wray, stating he has no complaints about Wray’s performance. Rounds noted that President-elect Donald Trump has the right to select nominees, but emphasized the importance of the Senate confirmation process. Republican lawmakers, including Senators Ted Cruz and Bill Hagerty, praised Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to replace Wray, with some expressing support for Patel’s efforts to reform the FBI. Patel, a former federal public defender and prosecutor, has been chosen by Trump to lead the agency with a focus on combating corruption within the FBI.
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Emerging from 2024 loss, Tim Walz holds a town hall in an Iowa Republican’s district – Chicago Tribune
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is back on the road to engage with voters after last year's election loss, focusing on town halls in competitive Republican-held congressional districts. He called for elected officials to listen to the concerns of Americans and held a successful event in Iowa's 3rd congressional district. Walz is not currently a candidate, but is reemerging to address issues such as health care, financial aid, and veterans' funding, aiming to understand why some...
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