Summary
FBI Director Kash Patel will attend a Senate hearing to answer questions about his handling of the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk. The hearing will take place at 9:00 a.m. ET and can be watched live on the Senate Judiciary Committee's website or C-SPAN. Patel has faced criticism for his actions in the case, including the delayed custody of the suspect.
Key Facts
- FBI Director Kash Patel will testify at a Senate hearing about Charlie Kirk's murder investigation.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee is conducting the hearing.
- It will happen in the Hart Senate Office Building at 9:00 a.m. ET.
- The hearing can be viewed on the Senate Judiciary Committee's website and C-SPAN.
- Patel's leadership of the FBI has been questioned, especially regarding this case and the Jeffrey Epstein case.
- There was controversy over Patel's announcement of a suspect being in custody when local authorities later said the suspect had been released.
- The suspect in Kirk's murder was not taken into custody by the FBI until 33 hours later.
- Former President Donald Trump supports Patel, stating his commitment to solving the case.
