=oQ뽻0OJ ƾucW4nHl%i'YaۂJ:meDhi҆)dH>Jt3Y}'G:^ŧI?P٢7 (={?jݹU 5>;.f@ YSqhp\ >('~M>D`O.Ry&E+ 8 |Y-E ! u~ uo^O*ϾAT-$kFb Z-8 txPHcuFZ [ES!H-<A6ʼ72Y+n&I?=އUff g*t$@ \<͂S+/a*RF4%Y07}:9cAם +=!&\mwA Kn7mK=M>iʨ0ޜ!.!r w@γpeS+[悱Vt d5-ݿV`4`Ȍ±ƍI6nMflT[`(11A\3 7p8[F9ё 6eqҋx7s)v05b;{ a5 >L%) | r $&hAwN̝>*= bS$$0.A 1L L 7U?蝪:~(?xfH1 n5dD5V QՒJqB%W-)2?/uEFo=Q2= Ca'F\Nxd+VDj\qR
=oQ뽻0OJ ƾucW4nHl%i'YaۂJ:meDhi҆)dH>Jt3Y}'G:^ŧI?P٢7 (={?jݹU 5>;.f@ YSqhp\ >('~M>D`O.Ry&E+ 8 |Y-E !
u~ uo^O*ϾAT-$kFb Z-8 txPHcuFZ
[ES!H-<A6ʼ72Y+n&I?=އUff g*t$@ \<͂S+/a*RF4%Y07}:9cAם +=!&\mwA Kn7mK=M>iʨ0ޜ!.!r w@γpeS+[悱Vt d5-ݿV`4`Ȍ±ƍI6nMflT[`(11A\3 7p8[F9ё 6eqҋx7s)v05b;{ a5 >L%) | r $&hAwN̝>*=
bS$$0.A 1L L 7U?蝪:~(?xfH1 n5dD5V QՒJqB%W-)2?/uEFo=Q2= Ca'F\Nxd+VDj\qRNone
AP Business SummaryBrief at 4:21 p.m. ESTSyria's Druze hope for better future without Assad
Meta Seeks New Nuclear Reactors to Run US Data CentersSomewhere over the rainbow there exists a magnificent movie version of Gregory McGuire’s 1995 wonderfully revisionist, not to mention delightfully feminist, fantasy novel “Wicked.” Alas, Jon M. Chu’s big, bland, and bloated journey through the glittering land of Oz is not it, my pretties. The two-part, $320 million film adaptation thoroughly lacks the pluck and spirit of the blockbuster Broadway musical, which made its debut in San Francisco in 2003. As a longtime theater critic, I hate to pour a bucket of water on this almost-three-hour movie adaptation. But despite its undeniable star power. this empty-headed screen adaptation melts in the imagination. Pop singer Ariana Grande does indeed sparkle as Galinda, the soon-to-be Good Witch, and she’s certainly a superb hair flipper, but she lacks sassiness and there’s zilch chemistry between her and the green goddess Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) as two college frenemies who grow into the mythical witches of lore. Erivo is suitably likable as the hated Elphaba but there’s no sign of a formidable power lurking within. A lot of the plucky numbers sputter. Grande’s cutie-pie wardrobe is a real stunner, a cheeky cross between Elle Woods style and Barbie couture that fills you with an inexplicable and deep yearning to wear more pink. For all the film’s weaknesses, Paul Tazewell’s gorgeous costumes are so sharply on point they draw blood. Let’s not even talk about Glinda’s obsession-worthy assortment of shoes. The feminism may fall flat here but the fashion truly soars to new heights. Many a stocking will surely be stuffed with “Wicked” bling this Christmas. For the record, the campy cameo spotlighting Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, the original marquee stars, only serves to remind us how much their deeply-felt camaraderie buoyed the musical back in the day. Those two Broadway divas had a visceral girl-power vibe that almost made you jealous of their BFF bond, onstage and off. Their buoyant chemistry is much missed here. It should be noted that this Fiyero, the delish Jonathan Bailey, of “Bridgerton” fame,” looks as dashing as ever astride a horse and that’s no small delight. Bailey also seems more adept with a song and dance number than some of the other stars here. He imbues “Dancing through Life” with an elan and effortlessness that makes some of the other musical interludes, such as pithy hit “Popular,” come off as a tad forced. The labyrinthian revolving library set (production designer Nathan Crowley outdoes himself), which takes a page from the Hogwarts aesthetic, is also a dazzler. Sadly, however, the stalwart Michelle Yeoh, who seems like such inspired casting as Madame Morrible, the haughty headmistress of Shiz University, gets thoroughly overshadowed here and the estimable Jeff Goldblum, who should be stealing the show, as the suitably smarmy snake oil peddler turned politician, his wonderful Ozness himself, doesn’t have that much to do in the lumbering part one. Chu seems to be going for a sense of existential ennui when a good old-fashioned shake-the-rafters mood would be more fitting. It’s also unfortunate that the sluggish pacing undercuts the cautionary tale here. Look past the flying monkeys and malapropisms and there is a chilling warning about the danger of charlatans who seize political power by stoking bigotry and eroding civil rights until all but the bravest are scared into silence. L. Frank Baum’s classic 1900 fable has sharper special and political resonance now than ever before. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, indeed. Perhaps the movie would cast a more bewitching spell if it weren’t dragged out into two parts. The first installment ends just as Elphaba is coming into her power, in a duly high-flying “Defying Gravity” interlude, and before any real romance can blossom. Stretching out the Broadway narrative to twice its length, while adding no discernible depth, casts the film’s flaws into high relief. The irresistible pacing and tempo that powered the stage musical have all but vanished. Die-hard “Wicked” fans may not mind but casual YA fantasy fans, like my 14-year-old, may well miss what all the fuss is about. To be sure, the real magic here comes from the marvelous special effects. Chu, deservedly beloved for “Crazy Rich Asians,” creates a glittering visual fantasia that delights the eye, from the splashy underwater wonders of the ballroom to the glittering turrets of Emerald City, but often leaves the heart and mind rather bored. Lest you think I’m far too jaded to judge this “Wicked” because I’m old enough to remember the 2003 world premiere, suffice to say my kiddo was also less than impressed by the cinematic spectacle and has informed me that she will not be accompanying me for Part 2. I’ll have to ease on down the road without her. Contact Karen D’Souza at karenpdsouza@yahoo.com.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has withdrawn as nominee for the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Chronister thanked President-elect Donald Trump for his nomination which he called "the honor of a lifetime." But he said that he must "respectfully withdraw" and would focus on serving the citizens of Hillsborough County. Chronister was a controversial nomination with both MAGA and GOP members, such as Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie and Texas Rep. Chip Roy , raising strong opposition. Many referenced his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic when he ordered the arrest of Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne for holding in-person church services in violation of lockdown orders He is the second Trump nominee to withdraw in the face of fierce backlash. Matt Gaetz, who was named as Trump's next Attorney General, bowed out last month after lawmakers on both sides of aisle raised concerns making his Senate confirmation more difficult. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates. Trump and his team stay silent on DEA pick withdrawal President-elect Donald Trump has not commented on Chad Chronister dropping out as head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Trump's transition team has also not made any comment on the withdrawal. In comparison, when Matt Gaetz pulled out as U.S. Attorney General, Trump had shared a post on Truth Social praising the attorney and former representative. Why did MAGA oppose Chad Chronister's nomination? Several prominent conservatives and those identifying themselves as MAGA supporters online have criticized Trump's pick. In March 2020, during the height of the pandemic, Chronister's department had been responsible for arresting a Tampa Bay pastor, who had allegedly defied Covid-19 lockdowns to hold church services. The lockdowns were ordered to prevent the spread of the highly contagious deadly virus, but Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne was accused of running events at the River at Tampa Bay Church packed with hundreds of people. Howard-Browne was arrested by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) on two second-degree misdemeanors, for unlawful assembly and violation of public health emergency rules. A press release issued by the HCSO contained a quote by Sheriff Chronister saying that the pastor's "reckless disregard for human life put hundreds of people in his congregation at risk and thousands of residents who may interact with them this week in danger." He pointed out that the church had "an advantage over most places of worship" because they had technology enabling them to stream services online to the 4,000 members of the congregation so they could safely watch at home. Chronister added: "I believe there is nothing more important than faith at a time like this, and as a Sheriff's Office, we would never impede on someone's ability to lean on their religious beliefs as a means of comfort, but practicing those beliefs has to be done safely." The pastor released a statement in April 2020 saying he had the "utmost respect" for Chronister but insisted that his church had followed various safety precautions, including the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing for the congregation. The charges against Howard-Brown were later dropped, though authorities stood behind the decision to arrest him in the first place. Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren said enforcing social distancing was about "problem to solve, much more than a person to punish. Pastor Howard-Browne's arrest accomplished the safer-at-home order's goal, which is compliance with the law." Chronister's decision to arrest the pastor has now been used against him by some critics, who do not want to see the sheriff promoted to high office as a result. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie , who represents a district in Kentucky, to o k to X to say : "I'm going to call 'em like I see 'em. Trump's nominee for head of DEA should be disqualified for ordering the arrest a pastor who defied COVID lockdowns." I’m going to call ‘em like I see ‘em. Trump’s nominee for head of DEA should be disqualified for ordering the arrest a pastor who defied COVID lockdowns. https://t.co/pHSmGr81Tz While the Libertarian Party of Mississippi shared their own take on the decision: "Trump's nominee for DEA arrested a pastor for having the audacity to...checks notes...hold church service." Newsweek has reached out by email to Trump's representatives seeking comment on the backlash against his DEA pick. Read in full from Chloe Mayer on Newsweek. Trump team sign memo paving way for nominee FBI background checks President-elect Donald Trump's transition team signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Justice Department on Tuesday, which will allow the FBI to conduct background checks on nominees. The agreement allows Trump's team to "submit names for background checks and security clearances." Trump has previously resisted using the FBI, preferring to use private companies to carry out background checks for his cabinet nominations. But he has come under pressure from Republican lawmakers, who urged him to sign the memo to avoid delaying the process, and to use the FBI for a more thorough background check of his incoming adminstration. "As I've repeatedly said to you, I believe that we need an FBI background check to evaluate the allegations," Maine Sen. Susan Collins told CNN. Who is Chad Chronister? Chad Chronister is sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County. He has worked in law enforcement in the Sunshine State for 32 years and has served as Hillsborough's sheriff since 2017. He is married to philanthropist Nikki DeBartolo (whose businessman father Eddie DeBartolo owned the San Francisco 49ers) and has two sons. After Trump's announcement that the sheriff was being lined up to take over the DEA, Chronister took to X to say it was "the honor of a lifetime to be nominated." Trump extolled Chronister's career, noting various "commendations and awards" that he had received. He wrote on social media that Chronister's leadership of the DEA would help "secure the Border, stop the flow of Fentanyl, and other Illegal Drugs, across the Southern Border and SAVE LIVES." However, the decision has proved to be controversial in some quarters. Chad Chronister's statement in full Chad Chronister dropped out as DEA pick on Tuesday evening in a post on X. Here is his statement in full: "To have been nominated by President-Elect @realDonaldTrump to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is the honor of a lifetime. "Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I've concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration. "There is more work to be done for the citizens of Hillsborough County and a lot of initiatives I am committed to fulfilling. I sincerely appreciate the nomination, outpouring of support by the American people, and look forward to continuing my service as Sheriff of Hillsborough County." To have been nominated by President-Elect @realDonaldTrump to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is the honor of a lifetime. Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully... pic.twitter.com/bvNF8m9Bh4FORMER President Bill Clinton has been rushed to the hospital, it has been confirmed. Clinton, 78, is undergoing medical tests at Georgetown University Medical Centre, his former deputy chief of staff has said. It is understood he has developed a fever, but the situation is "not an emergency". A spokesperson for Clinton wrote on social media: "President Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever. "He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving." Clinton, a Democrat who served two terms as president from January 1993 until January 2001, addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer. He campaigned ahead of November's election for the unsuccessful White House bid of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. In the years since Clinton left the White House, he's faced some health scares. In 2004, he underwent quadruple bypass surgery after experiencing prolonged chest pains and shortness of breath. Clinton returned to the hospital for surgery for a partially collapsed lung in 2005, and in 2010 he had a pair of stents implanted in a coronary artery. Clinton responded by embracing a largely vegan diet that saw him lose weight and report improved health. In 2021, the former president was hospitalized for six days in California while being treated for an infection that was unrelated to COVID-19, when the pandemic was still near its height. An aide to the former president said then that Clinton had a urological infection that spread to his bloodstream, but was on the mend and never went into septic shock, a potentially life-threatening condition. The aide said Clinton was in an intensive care section of the hospital at that time, but was not receiving ICU care. Earlier this year, Clinton shocked his supporters during his speech with his older appearance and hoarse voice on day three of the Democratic National Convention. Clinton spoke into the microphone with a dominant tone, his voice reverberating throughout the stadium. But despite the power in his voice, there was a hoarse, scratchy quality that for some viewers, was hard to ignore. Some wondered if Clinton was sick — when President Joe Biden had displayed a raspy voice at June's presidential debate against Trump, it turned out he had Covid . "Does Bill Clinton have Covid?" an X user asked. "Why tf does he sound like that?" Another person called it "jarring" to see Clinton, 78, in old age "with his voice weakened." "Bill Clinton does not sound good," a third person wrote. "Hasn't for a while, sounding older than he is, and he's not exactly young these days." The 42nd president addressed the convention to cast his support for Vice President Kamala Harris but his supporters were focused on the sound of his voice rather than his words. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
RFK Jr. Working With Lawyer Who Pushed FDA To Revoke Polio VaccineThe opinions expressed below are Jon Keller's, not those of WBZ, CBS News or Paramount Global. BOSTON - Oxford University Press has officially dubbed "brain rot" its 2024 word of the year. It's described as that feeling you get after spending hours scrolling through social media. You could say this news has been 170 years in the making. That's how long it's been since Henry David Thoreau sat by Walden Pond and reflected on the spread of brain rot. And now an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned that illness into a global plague. Brain rot and social media Experts define brain rot as mental lethargy and cognitive decline caused by too much doomscrolling, zombie scrolling, video gaming and other forms of social media addiction. "In many ways we have abdicated our responsibility as parents because we feel we aren't competent in the digital space," said Dr. Michael Rich of the Digital Wellness Lab at Children's Hospital, author of "The Mediatrician's Guide: A Joyful Approach to Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated World." He says the issue isn't so much the lure of the web and its seductive algorithms, but kids being left alone, unchallenged, and easily seducible. "First of all, a parent should model the kind of behavior they want to see in their kids," said Rich. "We have to be the change we want to see in our kids. The smartphone, the laptop is a power tool that can do incredible things, we can be all around the world with all kinds of people, and yet we often choose the path of least resistance which is well-paved for us by very sophisticated psychological design in these online programs." Fighting brain rot in kids But for parents willing to fight brain rot, here's the good news. "Kids actually do want our attention, that's one of the most frequent answers I get from kids when I ask them what could your parents do better - pay more attention to me," said Rich. The deck might seem stacked when it comes to the rotting of our kids' brains by social media - unsavvy mom and dad vs. billion-dollar corporations peddling garbage dressed up with slick graphics and addictive technology. But you parents have a secret weapon - you're right there, while Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are not. And as Dr. Rich puts it: "the kids are going to be alright, if we are there with them." Jon Keller is the political analyst for WBZ-TV News. His "Keller @ Large" reports on a wide range of topics are regularly featured during WBZ News at 5 and 6 p.m.
Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 23, 2024
Iran's weakened position could lead it to pursue nuclear weapon, Biden national security adviser warns
Former President Bill Clinton speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 04, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for The New York Times) Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center for observation after developing a fever but remains in good spirits. Clinton, 78, has faced multiple health issues in the past, including a quadruple bypass, lung surgery, and stent implants. Fevers are typically the body's response to fighting infections and often resolve once the illness subsides, according to medical experts. WASHINGTON - Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Washington, D.C. hospital for a fever Monday, according to his Deputy Chief of Staff. "President Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever," Angel Ureña posted on social media . "He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving." According to Cleveland Clinic, a fever "is when your body temperature is higher than your normal average temp. Most providers say a fever is either 100.0 F (37.8 C) or 100.4 F (38 C)." Bill Clinton delivers remarks on night 3 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. "When you have a fever, it’s your body’s normal response to fighting an infection or illness. Fevers usually aren’t a serious concern. They typically go away when the infection passes," the hospital added. In October 2021, the 78-year-old was hospitalized for urological infection . In the years since Clinton left the White House in 2001, the former president has faced health scares. In 2004, he underwent quadruple bypass surgery after experiencing prolonged chest pains and shortness of breath. He returned to the hospital for surgery for a partially collapsed lung in 2005, and in 2010 he had a pair of stents implanted in a coronary artery. He responded by embracing a largely vegan diet that saw him lose weight and report improved health. He repeatedly returned to the stump, campaigning for Democratic candidates, mostly notably his wife, Hillary, during her failed 2008 bid for the presidential nomination. And in 2016, as Hillary Clinton sought the White House as the Democratic nominee, Bill Clinton — by then a grandfather and nearing 70 — returned to the campaign trail. Clinton, a Democrat who served two terms as president from January 1993 until January 2001, addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer and campaigned ahead of November's election for the unsuccessful White House bid of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris . The Associated Press contributed to this report. The information in this story also came from a social media post by Bill Clinton's Deputy Chief of Staff, Angel Ureña. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
Eco Bright Future, Inc.'s Subsidiary, United Heritage, Secures Bitcoin Exchange License in El Salvador
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year so far. The S&P 500 edged up by 2 points, or less than 0.1%, to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year. It’s climbed in 10 of the last 11 days and is on track for one of its best years since the turn of the millennium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 76 points, or 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.4% to its own record set a day earlier. AT&T rose 4.6% after it boosted its profit forecast for the year. It also announced a $10 billion plan to send cash to its investors by buying back its own stock, while saying it expects to authorize another $10 billion of repurchases in 2027. On the losing end of Wall Street was U.S. Steel, which fell 8%. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on social media that he would not let Japan’s Nippon Steel take over the iconic Pennsylvania steelmaker. Nippon Steel announced plans last December to buy the Pittsburgh-based steel producer for $14.1 billion in cash, raising concerns about what the transaction could mean for unionized workers, supply chains and U.S. national security. Earlier this year, President Joe Biden also came out against the acquisition. Tesla sank 1.6% after a judge in Delaware reaffirmed a previous ruling that the electric car maker must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package. The judge denied a request by attorneys for Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors to vacate her ruling earlier this year requiring the company to rescind the unprecedented pay package. All told, the S&P 500 rose 2.73 points to 6,049.88. The Dow fell 76.47 to 44,705.53, and the Nasdaq composite gained 76.96 to 19,480.91. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady after a report showed U.S. employers were advertising slightly more job openings at the end of October than a month earlier. Continued strength there would raise optimism that the economy could remain out of a recession that many investors had earlier worried was inevitable. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.23% from 4.20% from late Monday. Yields have seesawed since Election Day amid worries that Trump’s preferences for lower tax rates and bigger tariffs could spur higher inflation along with economic growth. But traders are still confident the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate again at its next meeting in two weeks. They’re betting on a nearly three-in-four chance of that, according to data from CME Group. Lower rates can give the economy more juice, but they can also give inflation more fuel. The key report this week that could guide the Fed’s next move will arrive on Friday. It’s the monthly jobs report , which will show how many workers U.S. employers hired and fired during November. It could be difficult to parse given how much storms and strikes distorted figures in October. Based on trading in the options market, Friday’s jobs report appears to be the biggest potential market mover until the Fed announces its next decision on interest rates Dec. 18, according to strategists at Barclays Capital. In financial markets abroad, the value of South Korea’s currency fell 1.1% against the U.S. dollar following a frenetic night where President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and then later said he’d lift it after lawmakers voted to reject military rule. Stocks of Korean companies that trade in the United States also fell, including a 1.6% drop for SK Telecom. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.9% to help lead global markets. Some analysts think Japanese stocks could end up benefiting from Trump’s threats to raise tariffs , including for goods coming from China . Trade relations between the U.S. and China took another step backward after China said it is banning exports to the U.S. of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications. The counterpunch came swiftly after the U.S. Commerce Department expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips, chipmaking tools and software. The 140 companies newly included in the so-called “entity list” are nearly all based in China. In China, stock indexes rose 1% in Hong Kong and 0.4% in Shanghai amid unconfirmed reports that Chinese leaders would meet next week to discuss planning for the coming year. Investors are hoping it may bring fresh stimulus to help spur growth in the world’s second-largest economy. In France, the CAC 40 rose 0.3% amid continued worries about politics in Paris , where the government is battling over the budget. AP Business Writers Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contributed.A retired FBI supervisor is praising President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Kash Patel to head the FBI once he gets into office, calling Patel “the right fix.” Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jeff Danik endorsed Patel fully on Just the News’s John Solomon Reports podcast on Monday. “This guy is completely and 100% qualified to run that organization. He’s what’s needed today. He’s the right fix,” Danik told Solomon. Indeed, Patel has a powerful resume. He led counterterrorism activities for the White House in Trump’s first term and has served as senior adviser to the Director of National Intelligence, chief of staff at the Pentagon, and leading attorney for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). Patel has also served as both a prosecutor and public defender. Danik, who noted that Patel has a high level of support among many agents, emphasized that the vast depth and breadth of Patel’s experience puts him in a well-rounded position to lead the bureau: “He has the correct balance, in my view, having been there for almost 30 years,” Danik said of Patel. “He has the correct balance of prosecutor, which is what we do. We feed the prosecution tube. Defense attorney, so the other side of that coin. Intelligence, the intelligence agencies, which is a key element to the FBI’s either success or failure. “And then also, I think this is personal, that he’s been a victim himself of the system,” Danik said. “And the combination of those things uniquely qualifies him beyond his, you know, substantial accomplishments.” Patel outlined sweeping changes he would like to see in the agency during an appearance on the Shawn Ryan Show in September. “The FBI’s footprint has gotten so freaking big, and the biggest problem the FBI has had has come out of its Intel shops. I’d break that component out of it,” he said. “I’d shut down the FBI Hoover Building on day one and reopen it the next day as a museum of the deep state,” he added. “And I’d take the 7,000 employees that work in that building and send them across America to chase down criminals.” Patel will have to undergo a confirmation process to replace current FBI Director Christopher Wray. As the Allbritton Journalism Institute reported , Republican senators seemed warm to the idea of Patel on Monday .
