Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, faces what could be a contentious confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, with questions expected over his experience level, brash rhetoric and concerns he would deploy the bureau to target the president’s foes.

Senator Thom Tillis creates bingo card for Kash Patel hearing: 'I’ve already X’d four boxes' The new Trump administration’s effort to both get a grip on and dismantle the federal workforce has also been a dystopian farce.