'I'm not going anywhere; bring it on': Kash Patel dares Democrats amid Epstein, Kirk questions| FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel defended his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and the early, confusing public updates on the Charlie Kirk investigation during a tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Senator Dick Durbin accused Patel of seeking credit over investigative discipline, warning that his actions “created mass confusion” and risked public safety. Throughout the session, Patel maintained he acted transparently and accused critics of politicizing his leadership.