Joe Kent is confirmed to run National Counterterrorism Center in 52-44 vote
(Newser) -
The Senate on Wednesday evening confirmed Joe Kent, President Trump's pick to lead the National Counterterrorism Center, with Republicans looking past his connections to right-wing extremists and support for conspiracy theories about the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol. Kent won confirmation on a 52-44 vote tally,...