Patel testifies to Congress amid criticism over Kirk investigation |
FBI Director Kash Patel is testifying to Congress on Tuesday and Wednesday over the highly scrutinized investigation into Charlie Kirk's killing. Patel, who has been criticized for his lack of law enforcement experience, is now facing new criticism from conservative activists for his handling of the Kirk shooting investigation. Some of the criticisms include Patel tweeting unverified information about the subject's arrest, taking too long to release a photo of the suspect, and failing to ensure there was better security at the crime scene in Utah. What to know about the backlash against Patel. |
Suspect to make first court appearance: Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Kirk, is expected to make his first court appearance on Tuesday in Utah, where he will be formally charged with murder by state prosecutors. Robinson, 22, is accused of firing a single bullet that lanced Kirk's neck during a public appearance on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. Follow the latest updates. |
A crackdown on left-leaning groups: Vice President JD Vance and Stephen Miller, deputy White House chief of staff, said the Trump administration is planning to use "every resource" available across the federal government to target left-leaning organizations they contend are promoting political violence following Kirk's assassination. Vance and Miller on Monday discussed plans to "go after" liberal non-government organizations, or NGOs, they said support "doxxing" campaigns against conservatives, help orchestrate riots, publicize the addresses of political opponents and promote messages intended to create violence. What to know about the crackdown. | FBI Director Kash Patel testifies in front of the Senate Judiciary Commitee in Washington, D.C., on Sept.16, 2025. Josh Morgan, USA TODAY |
A government shut down looms |
The clock is ticking on Democrats and Republicans in Congress to strike a compromise to keep the government from shutting down. Funding expires in about two weeks at midnight on Oct. 1, and lawmakers have a planned vacation for one of those weeks tied to the Jewish holidays. For the first time since March, Democrats have a significant political advantage over Trump. Senate rules require Republicans to get at least some Democratic votes to pass a budget and avoid a shutdown. Last time, Chuck Schumer struck a short-term deal. But this time around, Democrats aren't playing nice to avoid a shutdown. See the sticking points for lawmakers. |
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