FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Intense Scrutiny Ahead of Pivotal Congressional Hearings
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Intense Scrutiny Ahead of Pivotal Congressional Hearings WASHINGTON – FBI Director Kash Patel is bracing for high-stakes congressional oversight hearings this week, facing a torrent of questions about his leadership, the mishandling of the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation, and widespread turmoil within the bureau. The pressure on Patel escalated dramatically after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 11, 2025. Hours after the killing, Patel prematurely declared on social media that a suspect was…