A staunch Trump loyalist, Patel will now oversee both the FBI and the ATF at a time of growing political turbulence.

During his remarks from the Senate floor this week on the confirmation of Trump's FBI Director nominee, Kash Patel, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse lost it over Patel's confirmation.

Patel, who has received support from the Gun Owners of America lobby group for championing gun rights, would be expected to ...