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Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel declared online that “the subject” in the killing was in custody.

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  1. WTOL Toledo

    Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI (opens WTOL Toledo)

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    Patel raised eyebrows hours after Kirk's killing when he posted on X that “the subject” in the killing was in custody when he in fact remained on the loose

  2. WMUR

    Patel faces congressional hearings after Kirk assassination probe (opens WMUR)

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    Patel is set to face questions about whether he can stabilize a federal law enforcement agency fragmented by political fights and internal upheaval.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk death (opens The Boston Globe)

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    FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify in Congressional hearings amid questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination and his handling of the agency.

  4. Al Jazeera

    FBI’s Patel faces US congressional hearings after Kirk death probe missteps (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Fellow conservatives question FBI chief’s qualification to head agency as he braces for Senate and House inquiry.

  5. WHDH Boston

    Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel declared online that “the subject” in the killing was in custody.

  6. The Columbian

    FBI’s Patel faces hearings after missteps following shooting (opens The Columbian)

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    WASHINGTON — Hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel declared online that “the subject” in the killing was in custody. The shooter was not.

  7. Boston

    Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe (opens Boston)

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    Patel is also facing broader doubts about whether he can stabilize a federal law enforcement agency fragmented by political fights and internal upheaval.

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