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Watch live: Patel testifies on FBI oversight

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America

FBI Director Kash Patel is testifying Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee on oversight of the federal law enforcement agency. Patel is likely to face questions over a series of personnel shake-ups and controversies surrounding his conduct and use of government resources for travel. The FBI chief has defended his actions against criticism. The hearing…

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