The Senate is voting on Kash Patel’s nomination as FBI director, a controversial pick due to his past conspiracy theories and enemies list. Senate Republicans are supporting Patel despite Democrat concerns, and Patel has stated he would not pardon anyone who committed violent crimes, including those involved in the Jan. 6 events.
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French Parliament ousts second PM in less than a year, fueling instability
The French government faces turmoil as lawmakers ousted Prime Minister François Bayrou over his unpopular 44 billion euro budget cuts aimed at addressing economic issues, marking the second prime ministerial dismissal in nine months. President Macron, constrained by term limits and grappling with a divided electorate, may struggle to stabilize his minority government as far-right sentiments rise amid ongoing economic challenges and anticipated protests. Want More Context? 🔎
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