FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
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Kash Patel faces tough questions from Democrats
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he faced tough questions about his leadership of the bureau, including the ouster of top officials and his handling of the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Breaking down Kash Patel Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday testified on Capitol Hill about the killing of Charlie Kirk. Democratic senators sparred with him about that and several other issues. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Patel stands by post on Kirk shooting "subject"
FBI Director Kash Patel, at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, stood by a social media post he made in the hours after Charlie Kirk's killing that a "subject" was in custody. That subject was later released. Patel told Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont that he doesn't "see it as a mistake."
Kennedy, Patel discuss Kirk shooting, Epstein
During a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana asked FBI Director Kash Patel if others were involved in Charlie Kirk's assassination, whether convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein trafficked minors to others and more.
Whitehouse asks Patel about "enemies list"
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island kicked off his questioning at the Senate Judiciary Committee by asking FBI Director Kash Patel about a so-called "enemies list" that he prepared before taking office. Patel said the claim was "entirely inaccurate, adding, "I do not have an enemies list."
Graham questions Patel on Venezuela and more
At a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina asked FBI Director Kash Patel about the recent U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat from Venezuela, China's role in the fentanyl problem and other topics.
Patel, Schiff spar over FBI firings, Epstein
FBI Director Kash Patel and Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California had a heated exchange at a Senate hearing on Tuesday. Schiff questioned Patel about the firings of FBI agents who handled cases related to President Trump, and later about his handling of the files on convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein.
Patel, Booker clash at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey got into a shouting match at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Booker criticized Patel for his handling of the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the FBI firings.
Patel on Discord chat, Kirk shooting suspect
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed his agency is investigating a group chat on the messaging platform Discord that included the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk. When asked how many people were involved in the chat, Patel said there were a "lot more" than 20 users.
Kash Patel defends FBI firings
FBI Director Kash Patel defended recent FBI firings and his handling of the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill.
Kash Patel on Charlie Kirk investigation
FBI Director Kash Patel is testifying on Capitol Hill and spoke about the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk, including a Discord chat that the suspect was part of. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Watch: Patel, Durbin get into testy exchange
FBI Director Kash Patel fired back at Sen. Dick Durbin, a ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, after the Democratic senator questioned his and Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino's past comments. "You're questioning the integrity of the deputy director and mine," Patel said.
Patel's opening statement at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel kicked off his opening statement at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday by addressing the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Patel also spoke about his FBI leadership and the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Patel says he doesn't regret his post about Kirk case that turned out to be wrong
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
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Latest on investigation into Kirk shooting
FBI Director Kash Patel says a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk has been released from custody. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Fired FBI officials sue Justice Department
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Feds make 45 arrests in D.C. overnight
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No reason given for firings of FBI agents
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FBI deputy director not at work amid tensions
There is new tension between the U.S. attorney general and the number two at the FBI over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The FBI's deputy director, Dan Bongino, did not show up to work Friday, fueling uncertainty at the department. Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has more.
DOJ: Epstein died by suicide, no "client list"
The Justice Department on Monday poured cold water on a conspiracy theory some of its highest ranking officials helped promote. The DOJ now says disgraced financeer Jeffrey Epstein did in fact die by suicide and never had a "client list." Shelby Talcott, White House correspondent for Semafor, Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, and Jake Rosen, CBS News Department of Justice Reporter, join to discuss.
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