WASHINGTON —

FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, facing tough questions about his handling of the investigation into Charlie Kirk's murder, the case against sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and the firings of senior FBI officials.

The hearing quickly turned combative, highlighting the bitter political climate. Patel clashed with Senate Democrats, who criticized his leadership and handling of the Kirk murder investigation. "You're a political buffoon at best," Patel said during the session to Sen. Adam Schiff. Sen. Cory Booker expressed his disapproval, saying, "I believe you have made our country weaker and less safe."

Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois criticized Patel's approach to the handling of the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk,

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