Politics● LowSep 15 · Sep 15, 2026, 9:15 PM
Key details, moments from Kash Patel's Senate hearing
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
FBI director Kash Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday as part of an annual hearing on oversight of the department. Patel faced criticism about recent firings, changes to hiring standards and artificial intelligence. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
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