3 takeaways from Kash Patel’s tense oversight hearing Politics Sep 16, 2025 5:34 PM EDT

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FBI director Kash Patel spent hours Tuesday reassuring senators he is fit to lead the bureau.

Patel touted his achievements before the Senate Judiciary Committee seven months into his job as head of the nation’s lead law enforcement agency.

This was his first oversight hearing since his confirmation in January. And Patel’s appearance provided a bookend for senators to take stock of his performance and examine his actions against his promises.

The hearing also comes on the heels of the apprehension of the suspect in the killing of conservative influencer , Charlie Kirk — an investigation

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