Confirmation News - Latest Updates & Headlines
US Senate confirms Indian-origin Jay Bhattacharya as Director of National Institutes of Health
Washington DC, March 26: The US Senate on Tuesday (local time) confirmed the appointment of Indian-origin Jay Bhattacharya, a professor at Stanford School of Medicine, as Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Time to restore integrity and justice at FBI: White House on Kash Patel's swearing-in
Washington DC, February 22: The White House announced on Friday that Kash Patel has officially been sworn in as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with Attorney General Pam Bondi administering the oath.
Kash Patel sworn in as FBI Director, takes oath on Bhagavad Gita
Washington DC, February 22: Indian-American Kash Patel was officially sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, taking the oath on the Bhagavad Gita.
White House says Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director crucial in President Trump's agenda to 'uphold rule of law'
Washington, Feb 21: Welcoming the confirmation of Kash Patel as the new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director, the White House described it as "an important step in executing US President Donald Trump's agenda to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law".
Kash Patel becomes the first Indian-descent FBI Director
Washington, Feb 21: The Republican-led US Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), making him the first Indian-descent American to head the premier investigating agency.
President Trump signs commission to confirm Kash Patel as ninth FBI Director
Washington DC, February 21: Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff on Thursday said that US President Donald Trump has officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Kash Patel's FBI confirmation crucial step in Trump's agenda to uphold rule of law: White House
Washington DC, February 21: The White House on Thursday welcomed the confirmation of Kash Patel as the new FBI Director, describing it as an important step in executing President Donald Trump's agenda to restore integrity and uphold the rule of law.
Kash Patel promises to make FBI transparent, accountable following confirmation as director
Washington DC, February 21: After Indian-origin Kash Patel was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Patel expressed his gratitude and vowed to rebuild the agency into one that is "transparent, accountable, and committed to justice."
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI Director after 51-49 votes
Washington DC, February 21: Kash Patel, an ally of President Donald Trump, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to NBC News.
FBI nominee Kash Patel advances to final Senate confirmation vote
Washington DC, February 20: The US Senate has voted to advance Indian-origin Kash Patel's nomination as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Kash Patel set to make history on Thursday after confirmation to head FBI
Washington, Feb 20: Kash Patel is set to make history Thursday when the Republican-led US Senate votes to confirm him to head the FBI, the country’s premier investigating agency.
US: Senate vote advances Kash Patel's nomination for FBI
Washington DC, February 19: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director-nominee Kash Patel on Tuesday made progress with a procedural vote in the Senate, receiving strong support from Republicans who are confident that President Donald Trump's pick will be confirmed later this week, The New York Post reported.
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed America's top spy as DNI
Washington, Feb 12: The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Tulsi Gabbard, a former Congresswoman, as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), who oversees the country's 18-member intelligence community, including the CIA and the NSA.
Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination to lead Health Dept approved by Senate Finance Committee
Washington DC, February 4: Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services was approved by the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday by 14-13, the US Senate Finance Committee stated.
Gabbard, Kennedy clear first confirmation hurdle; Bondi's attorney general nomination gets approval
New York, Feb 5: Two of US President Donald Trump's most controversial nominees for high-level positions, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F Kennedy Jr, cleared the first hurdle for confirmation to their posts after Senate committees cleared them.
RFK Jr, Democrats clash over past comments on vaccines during confirmation hearing
Washington DC, January 30: Senate Democrats grilled Robert F Kennedy Jr on Wednesday (local time) over his views on vaccines during his confirmation hearing to be President Donald Trump's health and human services secretary, CNN reported.
US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Defence Secretary after narrow vote
Washington, DC, January 25: The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defence, following a 51-50 vote, CNN reported.
Will collaborate with US State & Commerce Depts to reassess India-US ties: Pete Hegseth
Washington DC, January 15: Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defence, said that upon confirmation, he would collaborate with the US State and Commerce Departments to reassess the India-US partnership and advise President Donald Trump accordingly.