Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new Director of the FBI, securing a narrow 51-49 vote in the US Senate. As the first Indian-American to lead the agency, Patel has vowed to restore public trust, emphasising transparency and accountability. His nomination sparked fierce debate, with Democrats warning of his close ties to President Trump and lack of law enforcement experience. Patel, however, insists he will rebuild the FBI and refocus its mission on justice and national security.