"Three of those officials sued last week in a federal complaint that says Patel knew the firings were likely illegal but carried them out anyway to protect his job. One of the officials helped oversee investigations into the Jan. 6 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, and another clashed with Justice Department leadership while serving as acting director in the early days of President Donald Trump's administration. The FBI has declined to comment on the lawsuit."
"Patel returned to the committee for the first time since his confirmation hearing in January, when he sought to reassure Democrats that he would not pursue retribution as director. He'll face questions Tuesday about whether he did exactly that when the FBI last month fired five agents and senior officials in a purge that current and former officials say weakened morale and contributed to unease inside the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency."
Kash Patel, FBI Director, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee facing skeptical Senate Democrats over the investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing and recent firings of senior FBI officials. The hearing is the first oversight review of his tenure, coming amid internal upheaval and rising concerns about political violence. Five agents and senior officials were fired last month in what critics call a purge that weakened morale. Three former officials filed a federal lawsuit alleging Patel knew the firings were likely illegal but proceeded to protect his job. Republican committee members, who hold the majority, are expected to support Patel and praise his focus on violent crime and illegal immigration.
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