Sep 17 WATCH: FBI Director Patel grilled on Epstein files in House hearing By Associated Press The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee sharply criticized FBI Director Kash Patel in a hearing Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 5:57 Kash Patel defends record as FBI director and handling of Kirk case in tense hearing By Liz Landers, Winston Wilde On Capitol Hill, FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Democratic senators on his handling of the Charlie Kirk investigation and on his leadership of the agency. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 5:38 Ex-FBI agent analyzes Patel's performance, staff shakeups and bureau's direction By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz In a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel defended his record from the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s murder to the firings of career officials. To discuss Patel’s hearing and his tenure so far at the FBI, Amna Nawaz spoke with… Continue watching
Sep 16 WATCH: Utah officials announce charges, including murder, against alleged Charlie Kirk shooter By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America, Hannah Schoenbaum, John Seewer, Associated Press The aggravated murder charge means the 22-year-old suspect could face the death penalty if convicted. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: Patel defends social media post about Kirk 'subject' during Senate hearing By Associated Press Sen. Peter Welch, a Vermont Democrat, pushed back, saying it caused confusion by making it sound like authorities had caught the person suspected of killing Charlie Kirk. Continue reading
Sep 16 WATCH: Patel defends Kirk killing investigation in opening statement for Senate Judiciary hearing By Associated Press Facing some criticism from conservative corners about how he has led the FBI in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting, Director Kash Patel said Tuesday that his agency — “at my direction” — successfully brought the suspect into custody. Continue reading
Sep 16 Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting likely to face charges Tuesday before first court hearing By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America, Hannah Schoenbaum, John Seewer, Associated Press Charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson are expected to come Tuesday ahead of his first court hearing after he was arrested in last week's shooting. Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: FBI Director Patel appears at Senate hearing amid criticism over Kirk probe By Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI Director Kash Patel touted his leadership of the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency at a congressional hearing likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing and the recent firings of senior FBI officials… Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 11:49 Firings over callous remarks on Kirk's killing spark debate on limits of free speech By Amna Nawaz, Elizabeth Summers, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura, Winston Wilde In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, President Trump and his allies have promised consequences for people who speak callously about his killing. Inside and outside of Trump's government, it's led to people being fired, suspended or reprimanded. Continue watching
Sep 15 JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance said Monday while hosting Charlie Kirk’s radio show that he is “desperate” for national unity after the conservative political activist’s killing but that finding common ground with people who celebrated the assassination of his friend is… Continue reading