FBI Director Kash Patel is scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. This appearance follows a contentious session he had with Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee the previous day.

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan praised Patel's leadership at the FBI. He stated on social media, "The Biden Administration weaponized the FBI. Kash Patel is focused on catching criminals. Such a contrast."

Ranking member Jamie Raskin indicated that Democrats will press Patel for information regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's files. Raskin emphasized the need for accountability, stating, "America wants answers about the ongoing coverup allowing Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and their billionaire pals to thwart justice for trafficking victims and accountability for predators."

During his Senate testimony, Patel engaged in heated exchanges with Democratic Senators Adam Schiff and Cory Booker. At one point, he referred to Schiff as a "political buffoon" and an "utter coward." In a confrontation with Booker, the New Jersey senator accused Patel of making the country "weaker and less safe." Patel countered that Booker's remarks do "not bring this country together."

Patel also addressed questions regarding the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He confirmed that the FBI is investigating potential accomplices in the case. This follows reports that the alleged shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, had posted concerning messages on the online platform Discord prior to the incident. Patel noted, "There are a number of individuals that are currently being investigated and interrogated, and a number yet to be investigated and interrogated, specific to that chat room. So we are very much in our ongoing posture of investigation," suggesting that others may be involved.