Senate Democrats are asking for documents related to allegations the nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, prematurely confirmed hostage rescue details.

Hostage Rescue Team (HRT). FBI HRT, founded in 1982, is an elite tactical unit formed to provide a full-time federal law enforcement tactical capability to respond to major terrorist incidents throughout the U.

Senate Democrats demanded answers after a whistleblower came forward with allegations that Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, leaked details about a hostage rescue mission.

Unnamed whistleblower claims Patel inserted himself in a hostage exchange mission and provided public comment without authorization

FBI nominee Kash Patel is facing pushback from Democrats after they obtained a whistleblower report claiming he violated FBI protocols.