#internal-politics

#internal-politics

The complaint retells stories already reported in the press, such as how the Trump Administration intended to hire Robert Kissane as interim FBI Director but fucked up the announcement, so Driscoll served instead. There are descriptions designed to be embarrassing - if not debilitating to Kash's ability to lead the agency - such as the revelation that Kash has a collection of whiskey and cigars in his office

"They are going to be vicious," one senior House Democrat told Axios, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer candid thoughts on a sensitive internal battle. The lawmaker predicted it will be Democrats' most brutal member vs. member primary since California Reps. Brad Sherman and Howard Berman faced off in 2012, or when Michigan Reps. John Dingell and Lynn Rivers fought over a seat in 2002.

Tehran is now full of such plots. They are also talking to Europeans about the future of Iran. Everybody knows Khamenei's days are numbered.

Hegseth criticized media reports suggesting dysfunction within his leadership, labeling them as malicious attempts by disgruntled former staffers to distract from his administration's work.