FBI Director Kash Patel directed bureau staff Saturday to “pause” responding to Elon Musk-backed demands that federal workers justify their jobs or resign – as news broke that Patel would be tapped to be the acting head of a second federal law enforcement agency,
President Donald Trump will name newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Saturday.
New FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be named the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a Justice Department official said Saturday. Patel could be sworn in next week,
President Trump is expected to appoint new FBI Director Kash Patel to serve as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a domestic law enforcement agency within the Department of Justice,
New FBI director Kash Patel is expected to be named the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Patel will be responsible for two sprawling agencies at the Justice Department. ATF alone has 5,500 personnel.
Kash Patel, now acting chief of the ATF and director of the FBI, was sworn into his new ATF role amidst scrutiny. His appointment raises questions about the administration's plans for the agency and concerns over his lack of experience and controversial past statements.
Kash Patel has been appointed acting chief of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives days after becoming FBI Director. Patel's leadership raises alarms due to his controversial statements and lack of experience.