FBI director to face questions about leadership, Kirk probe in congressional hearing

By Ryan Lucas,

Published September 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM MDT

FBI Director Kash Patel will testify in a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about his ability to lead the nation's premier law enforcement agency.

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