FBI Director Kash Patel testified during what was at times a tense hearing on Capitol Hill on Sept. 16.
During the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Patel fielded questions about assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk, the FBI’s budget, its personnel, and the investigation into deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Fireworks erupted during exchanges between the FBI director and Democratic senators, who challenged Patel on his job performance.
Here are five takeaways from Patel’s Senate testimony.
Domestic Terror, AI Cases Under Investigation
Patel confirmed that the FBI is investigating more than 1,700 domestic terrorism cases. He said a large chunk of those are “nihilistic violent extremism … those who engage in violent acts motivated by a deep hatred of society.”…
5 Takeaways From FBI Director Kash Patel’s Senate Testimony
