‘Downright Incompetent’: FBI Chief Blasted for ‘No Timeline and No Clue’

Senators Ask Clueless Patel: Where's FBI Budget Plan?

If you thought FBI Director Kash Patel had any competence whatsoever, think again.Appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday, Patel was unable to provide a timeline for when his department’s budget—which was required by law to be submitted more than a week ago—would finally be delivered to Congress.Democratic Sens. Patty Murray of Washington and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland noted that the hearing was essentially pointless, …

‘Disturbing’: Dems Question Kash Patel’s FBI Leadership at Testy Hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel sparred with Democrats over the agency's budget and the Trump administration deporting immigrants without due process.

‘Downright Incompetent’: FBI Chief Blasted for ‘No Timeline and No Clue’

Senate Appropriations Vice Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) delivered a one-two punch to FBI Director Kash Patel, who appeared at a budget hearing without bringing a budget. “It was due last week, by law,” Senator Murray explained during Thursday’s hearing. “I understand,” Director Patel replied. “And your answer is I should just understand you’re not gonna follow the law?” Murray asked. READ MORE: ‘Concept of a Plan’: Trump Hypes ‘Major Trade Deal’ Wi…

Oops! Kash Patel's Dog Ate His FBI Budget Homework

Senator Patty Murray was understandably flummoxed when FBI Director Kash Patel couldn't even produce an outline for a budget proposal that was required by law last week. How does the Senate hold a hearing on the FBI budget for 2026 without the freaking budget? Patel is another Trump sycophant who is unqualified to lead any federal agency. MURRAY: Now let me just start with the budget. As Ranking Member Van Hollen noted earlier, this hearing is …