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Newest development Sep 17, 2025 · 2 reportsFBI Director Kash Patel testifying at House hearing in aftermath of Charlie Kirk assassination

FBI Director Kash Patel to begin two days of questioning on Tuesday from congressional committees about his tenure leading the FBI.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    FBI Director Kash Patel will face Congress amid questions about how he's leading the agency, as well as Charlie Kirk's assassination investigation.

  2. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH LIVE: FBI Director Patel appears at Senate hearing amid criticism over Kirk probe (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The hearings are expected to give a glimpse into the sustained tumult at the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency.

  3. ABC 13 Houston

    Kash Patel faces questions on Charlie Kirk investigation in congressional hearings | Live video (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel to begin two days of questioning on Tuesday from congressional committees about his tenure leading the FBI.

  4. Winchester Star

    Patel to face Senate amid questions over probe into Charlie Kirk's killing and internal FBI upheaval (opens Winchester Star)

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    Kash Patel will confront skeptical Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing as well as the recent firings

  5. Fox News

    Kash Patel's FBI leadership under scrutiny ahead of Senate Judiciary oversight hearing (opens Fox News)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel faces Senate oversight hearing Tuesday as Republicans signal continued support, despite criticism over the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation.

  6. WSVN Miami

    Patel to face Senate amid questions over probe into Charlie Kirk’s killing and internal FBI upheaval - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Kash Patel will confront skeptical Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing Tuesday likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into

  7. Breitbart News

    Watch Live: Kash Patel Testifies Before Senate After Charlie Kirk Assassination (opens Breitbart News)

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    Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel testifies before the Senate Judiciary committee on Tuesday, September 16.

  8. CNN

    Kash Patel to face questions from Congress amid turmoil at his FBI (opens CNN)

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    After months of slow burning controversies around his agency, from the handling of the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s murder to the bungled release of Epstein files, FBI Director Kash Patel will face Senate and House lawmakers at two highly anticipated hearings.

  9. ABC 7 Chicago

    Kash Patel to face questions on Charlie Kirk investigation in congressional hearings (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel to begin two days of questioning on Tuesday from congressional committees about his tenure leading the FBI.

  10. The Guardian

    Kash Patel faces Senate questions amid scrutiny over Charlie Kirk shooting investigation – live (opens The Guardian)

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    FBI director expected to be grilled by Senate judiciary committee as he faces criticism for his actions and social media posts throughout the Kirk shooting investigation

  11. NBC News

    Kash Patel faces scrutiny ahead of congressional hearings: From the Politics Desk (opens NBC News)

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    In today’s edition, we report on the questions FBI Director Kash Patel is confronting around the Charlie Kirk investigation as he prepares to testify before Congress this week.

  12. Fox10 Phoenix

    Patel facing questioning in Senate hearing over Charlie Kirk murder (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    The FBI director is expected to be questioned Tuesday over his handling of the Charlie Kirk murder investigation and staffing changes made at the FBI agency.

  13. WMUR

    WATCH: Senate questions Kash Patel on Charlie Kirk investigation and FBI turmoil (opens WMUR)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

  14. Herald Bulletin

    Patel touts his record at hearing amid questions over probe into Kirk killing and FBI upheaval (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel is touting his leadership of the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency at a congressional hearing likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into

  15. Townhall

    FBI Director Kash Patel Clashes With Sen. Cory Booker in Heated Hearing on Kirk Probe, FBI Leadership (opens Townhall)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel faces intense scrutiny in Senate hearing over Charlie Kirk investigation.

  16. Roll Call

    Kash Patel clashes with Senate Democrats at FBI oversight hearing (opens Roll Call)

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    Kash Patel doubled down on his approach to leading the FBI during a Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, at times clashing with Democrats.

  17. Newsweek

    Kash Patel faces Senate hearing over handling of Charlie Kirk: How to watch (opens Newsweek)

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    The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold an Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation hearing at 9:00 a.m. ET.

  18. CBS News

    Watch Live: FBI Director Kash Patel testifies at Senate hearing in aftermath of Charlie Kirk assassination (opens CBS News)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday for an annual hearing on oversight of the FBI.

  19. WFMZ Allentown

    WATCH LIVE: FBI Director Kash Patel gives testimony at US Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel gives testimony at a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing on the FBI.

  20. Washington Examiner

    Live updates: Patel testifies before Congress after Charlie Kirk assassination (opens Washington Examiner)

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    FBI director Kash Patel will testify before Congress amid scrutiny of his handling of the Charlie Kirk assassination probe. Follow for live coverage.

  21. MyNorthwest

    The Latest: Kash Patel to face Senate questions over probe into Charlie Kirk’s killing (opens MyNorthwest)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel will confront skeptical Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET, likely to be dominated by questions about

  22. Anchorage Daily News

    Patel defends his record in Senate hearing amid questions over FBI upheaval and response to Kirk killing (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel’s appearance provides a high-stakes platform for him to try to reassure skeptical Democrats he’s the right person for the job at a time of internal upheaval and mounting concerns about political violence.

  23. NPR

    FBI Director Patel set to testify on Capitol Hill amid questions over his leadership (opens NPR)

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    Kash Patel's appearance in the Senate comes at a delicate time for the director, who is a loyalist of President Trump but has no experience leading an organization like the FBI.

  24. NBC News

    Kash Patel to face grilling over Charlie Kirk investigation and his tenure as FBI director (opens NBC News)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel is likely to face scrutiny in Congress about his handling of the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation.

  25. WHDH Boston

    Patel touts his record at hearing amid questions over probe into Kirk killing and FBI upheaval - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel touted his leadership of the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency at a congressional hearing likely to be

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