US EditionKash Patel, FBI director, is not happy with this Trump's decision for his agency
- FBI Director Kash Patel and Rep. Madeleine Dean clashed during a May 7 hearing in Washington over the FBI's 2026 budget request and related issues.
- The conflict arose from Dean accusing Patel of perjury and politicizing the FBI, while Patel defended his record and disputed her claims.
- Patel proposed increasing the FBI budget by $500 million to about $11.2 billion, contrasting with Trump's proposed $545 million cut to roughly $10.2 billion.
- Patel warned that adopting Trump's budget would force cutting 1,300 staffers and leaving 1,100 vacancies unfilled while reallocating 1,000 agents to field offices like Texas and Missouri.
- Dean called Patel "unfit" and cited whistleblower claims of perjury, indicating ongoing political tensions that could affect FBI leadership and operations.
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Puzzled senators question Trump’s FBI chief on nonexistent spending plan • Maine Morning Star
FBI director Kash Patel testifies before a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Photo from U.S. Senate webcast)WASHINGTON — The case of the missing Federal Bureau of Investigation budget request was on full display Thursday, when senators repeatedly asked the law enforcement agency’s director what resources he needed Congress to provide in the upcoming fiscal year. FBI Director Kash Patel did not disclose a dollar a…
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Puzzled senators question Trump’s FBI chief on nonexistent spending plan
FBI director Kash Patel testifies before a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Photo from U.S. Senate webcast)WASHINGTON — The case of the missing Federal Bureau of Investigation budget request was on full display Thursday, when senators repeatedly asked the law enforcement agency’s director what resources he needed Congress to provide in the upcoming fiscal year. FBI Director Kash Patel did not disclose a dollar a…
'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’ With…
'Deeply disturbing': Dem rakes 'insufficient' Kash Patel over the coals at budget hearing
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) grilled FBI Director Kash Patel after his agency purportedly violated the law by failing to provide a timely budget."As ranking member Van Hollen noted earlier, this hearing is being held without the FBI's fiscal year 2025 spend plan and a full budget request for fiscal year...
FBI Director Kash Patel Testifies to Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on FBI Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2026
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies holds a hearing on the president’s fiscal year 2026 budget request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 9 a.m. ET on May 8. Witnesses include Kash Patel, director of the FBI. ...
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