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FBI chief Kash Patel is set to face off with Democrats critical of his leadership at Senate hearing
- FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee facing criticism from Democrats regarding his leadership, use of taxpayer funds, and claims related to the 2020 election investigation.
- Patel highlighted achievements including significant reductions in violent crime, the capture of the FBI's top fugitives, thwarting over 1,000 terrorist attacks, and eliminating a backlog of 1.8 million lab samples.
- He credited some improvements and modernization efforts, such as increased document sharing with Congress and expanded operations, to prior administration support.
- Patel faced accusations of partisanship and questions about his qualifications and handling of investigations from Democrats, while Republicans praised the FBI's crime reduction during his tenure.
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ABC ColumbiaFBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution
The FBI quietly issued guidance this past spring lifting a categorical hiring ban on applicants who had previously engaged in prostitution, and said that it would instead consider the context of the behavior in at least some cases. The bureau made a similar change with regard to bestiality.
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