Controversy Surrounding Joe Kent, Director of Counterintelligence Nominee

Joe Kent, nominee for head of US counterintelligence, has ties to white nationalists and a shadowy military contractor. He has been criticized for his far-right connections, advocated for FBI surveillance of 'antifa', and expressed extreme views on federal agencies. Questions linger over his campaign finances, employment history, and associations with controversial figures.

Appointment of Darren Beattie at the State Department

Darren Beattie, a former Donald Trump speechwriter who was fired in 2018 for speaking at a conference attended by White nationalists, has been appointed as the acting Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at the State Department. Beattie has a history of controversial statements and promoting conspiracy theories.