US EditionPatel touts his record at hearing amid questions over probe into Kirk killing and FBI upheaval
Kash Patel faces questioning on FBI leadership and investigation errors after conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, amidst internal lawsuits and bipartisan criticism.
- FBI Director Kash Patel faced questions during a Senate hearing about his response to the investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing and the firings of agency officials accused of illegal retribution.
- Patel highlighted his accomplishments in combating violent crime and protecting children, while Democrats criticized him for politicizing the FBI and mishandling the investigation.
- Patel's posts during the investigation were called premature, as he mistakenly reported that the shooting suspect was in custody before the actual arrest.
- Despite criticism, Republican lawmakers largely defended Patel, stating that mistakes happen, while Democratic Senator Dick Durbin described him as 'arguably the most partisan FBI director ever.
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Kash Patel defended his handling of the Epstein case and his risky communication in the investigation into the assassination of ultraconservative Charlie Kirk.
Trump’s FBI chief grilled over Charlie Kirk shooting, Epstein files
Kash Patel defended his tenure as FBI director before a US Senate panel on Tuesday, angrily pushing back on questions about his handling of the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the firings of veteran officials. Patel’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee came as critics, including some allies of US President Donald Trump, have questioned his leadership of the most prominent US law enforc…
Washington, Sept. 16, (EFE).- FBI director Kash Patel defended his management of the investigation into the murder of conservative activists Charlie Kirk, among criticisms by democrat and Republican legsilators. “I’m not going anywhere. If you want to criticize my 16 years of service, go ahead,” he said during a session before the Senate Judicial Committee. Patel was reproached, above all, for the confusion it generated in the first hours after …
Patel defends Kirk killing investigation in opening statement for Senate Judiciary hearing
Facing some criticism from conservative corners about how he has led the FBI in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting, Director Kash Patel said Tuesday that his agency — “at my direction” — successfully brought the suspect into custody.
'Ouch!' Social media pounces as Kash Patel gets bruising at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel lost his cool as he grilled by leaders Tuesday at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing — and onlookers were delighted. The FBI head was questioned over his handling of the Charlie Kirk shooting case, he was forced to defend his agency's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, and...
'I am not afraid of you!' Senator takes on Trump’s FBI director in explosive exchange
Sen. Corey Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday slammed FBI Director Kash Patel’s attempt to silence him while Booker was blasting Patel’s hypocrisy.Patel was testifying in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, but Booker took that opportunity rake Patel’s mistakes and predict that the director would not survive to another hearing because of his mistakes.“But here's the thing, Mr. Patel: I think you're not going to be around long. I think this might be…
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